Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is in the daisy family of botanical plants. The oil is obtained through steam distillation of the leaves and it comes today from France, the Netherlands, Hungary and the U.S. The name is thought to come from an ancient use as an antidote to the bites of venomous creatures and ‘Madd dogges’. Tarragon is a perennial herb with smooth narrow leaves. It has an erect stem up to four feet high and puts out small yellowy-green flowers. Tarragon has a distinctive sweet anise, spicy flavor and is usually used as an herb to flavor fish and chicken and to make tarragon vinegar.
Traditionally the Maharajahs of India favored this herb and in Persia it was used to induce appetite. It was also used for digestive and menstrual irregularities and the root was used as a remedy for toothache.
How Can We Use Tarragon Essential Oil for our Health Today?
Tarragon has antiseptic, antispasmodic properties. It is good for digestion. Tarragon oil stimulates the appetite and has a pronounced effect on the sluggish digestive system. It can be helpful for anorexia, indigestion, flatulence, hiccups, internal spasm and nervous indigestion, as well as helpful for menstrual pains and to regulate periods. Tarragon can be diluted 50-50 and applied on location, on the chakras/vita flex points or taken internally. It blends well with labdanum, galbanum, lavender, pine and basil. As for safety, tarragon is moderately toxic due to its content of estragole (methy chavicol). It is non-irritating and non-sensitizing. This oil is best avoided for epileptics.
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BONUS GIFT
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