Health Benefits Of Tarragon

Tarragon, also known as dragon’s wart, is a perennial herb found in the Northern Hemisphere from easternmost Europe across central and eastern Asia to India, western North America, and from southern to northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 120-150 cm and bears 2-8 cm long and 2-10 mm broad lanceolate leaves. The herb is well-known for providing flavor to different types of dishes, especially the French cuisine where it is called the ‘King of Herbs’. There are two varieties of tarragon available - the French type and the Russian type, both high in certain curing properties that makes tarragon famous in the medicinal sector. So, why not stock up few strains of fresh or dried tarragon in your refrigerator to use for curing different health issues that come your way. This article ponders over the nutritional value and the health and nutrition benefits of using and consuming tarragon.

 

Amount of Tarragon (dried): 1 large cup

Total Weight of Tarragon (dried): 100 g

 

Due to the improper circulation of blood and lymph, especially in the limbs, and the accumulation of toxins, like uric acid, in the body, the problem of rheumatism and arthritis aggravates. Tarragon is one such herb that helps in proper circulation of blood and other fluids in the body, providing warmth to the affected parts. It does not allow the toxins to get stagnated at a particular place, rather helps in the process of detoxification by stimulating urination and excretion.

Tarragon serves the purpose of an appetite booster. Consuming tarragon helps in the secretion of digestive juices in the stomach that helps in quick digestion and increase in appetite. Right from the saliva in the mouth till the gastric juices and bile get released into the stomach after having tarragon, it speeds up the digestion process and prepares the stomach for the next meal.

 

Tarragon is used to keep away the foul body odor through its spicy smell. It also curbs the growth of microbes on the skin. Tarragon is also used in different deodorants as a major ingredient.

 

Tarragon is an excellent stimulant that helps in stimulating the brain, nervous system, digestive system, circulatory system and the endocrinal system and increasing the efficiency of their functions. The proper functioning of all these functioning units of the body due to the consumption of tarragon, in turn stimulates the whole metabolic system, resulting in strong immunity of the body.

 

Tarragon can also relieve you from toothaches, because it is capable of benumbing the mouth. Chew a couple of fresh or dry leaves of this herbal plant till it turns to a paste. Then, hold it against your tooth with the help of your tongue. It will numb the painful area.

 

Tarragon contains sedative properties and hence, is used to fight sleeplessness or insomnia. Drink at least a cup of tarragon tea every day to benefit its calming benefits.

 

Tarragon acts as an agent that helps in the menstrual secretion. It eases menstruation and clears any obstructions in menses and regular periods. It relieves the person from problems of abdominal pain, nausea, fatigue and annoyance.