Tarragon herb or dragon wort is a very popular culinary herb used as flavoring agent especially in the Mediterranean cuisines. This
Aromatic perennial growing plant is rich in phytonutrients as well
Antioxidants that help promote health and prevent diseases.
The ancient Greeks chewed tarragon to treat toothaches because of its ability to numb the mouth. Tarragon has also been used as a
Digestive aid, a mild
Sedative, and as a
Heart disease prevention aid. Tarragon is an herb which has a flavor that resembles licorice. It was used during the Middle Ages as an antidote for
Poisonous snake
Bites
Today it is used mainly in cooking but still has medicinal values when added to foods.It is great for the
Digestive system; it relieves
Stomach Cramps and promotes the
Appetite.It is also in many folk remedies for toothaches. It can be used to promote menstruation and fights
fatigue and calm the
Nerves. Tarragon can also be substituted for salt for people with high
Blood Pressure.
Tarragon also promotes the production of bile by the
Liver, which aids in
Digestion and helps to speed the process of eliminating toxic waste in the body. Tarragon tea can be made to aid in this process.The main components of tarragon are estragole and ocimene. These with tannins, bitters, terpenes, flavonoids and coumarin, give the healing properties for the
Stomach and
Liver.
Children are prone to getting intestinal
Worms; tarragon is extremely valuable at fighting this parasite.
It also relieves
Insomnia, hyperactivity,
Depression, or
Nervous exhaustion. While tarragon stimulates the
Digestion, it is reputed to be a mild
Sedative and has been taken to aid
Sleep. With its mild menstruation-inducing properties, it is taken if periods are delayed. The root has traditionally been applied to aching teeth.
Tarragon has been used in traditional medicines for stimulating the
Appetite and as a remedy for
Anorexia symptoms.Scientific studies suggest that
Polyphenolic compounds in this herb help lower blood glucose levels. Laboratory studies on tarragon extract shows certain compounds in them inhibit platelet activation, preventing platelet aggregation and
Adhesion to
Blood vessel wall. Thus helps prevent clot formation inside narrow
Blood vessels of
Heart and brain protecting from
Heart attack and
Stroke.
The herb is very rich source of vitamins such as vitamin-C, vitamin-A as well as B-complex group of vitamins such as folates, pyridoxine, niacin, riboflavin, etc that function as anti-oxidant as well as co-factors in metabolism.Tarragon is notably excellent source of minerals like calcium, manganese, iron,
Magnesium, copper, potassium and zinc. Tarragon herb has been used in traditional medicines for stimulating the
Appetite and as a remedy for
Anorexia, dyspepsia,
Flatulence and
Hiccups.
Tarragon tea is used to cure
Insomnia.Toothache Upset
Stomach Loss of
Appetite Intestinal
Worms Hyperactivity Anti-
Bacterial properties for cuts
Depression
Precautions: There are no side effects reported, although there is a slight risk of allergic reaction to tarragon in certain people.Tarragon is a common herb used in French cuisine and for flavoring in pickles.People who suffer from pollen or latex
Allergies may suffer an allergic reaction to tarragon as well, according to Allergized.com. An allergic reaction occurs when your
Immune system reacts to a foreign substance
and defends itself by releasing histamine and antibodies, according to the Mayo Clinic. There are signs and symptoms to look for if you suspect a tarragon allergy.