Tarragon - application

Tarragon is a perennial herbaceous plant from the family of astroids. The only species of wormwood that is devoid of bitterness, and at the same time has a strong spicy aroma and spicy spicy taste, therefore it is widely used as a seasoning. In cooking, the greens of tarragon are used both in fresh and dried form. The leaves of this plant are added when pickling cucumbers, tomatoes, marinades, when cabbage, mushrooms are sour. The young greens of tarragon are put in soups, broths, salads.

Tarragon is also used for aromatization of wines and liquors, and with its addition, the famous non-alcoholic beverage "Tarhun" is prepared.

Tarragon - useful properties and contraindications

In addition to cooking, tarragon is also known as a medicinal plant.

Tarragon leaves contain essential oil, a large amount of carotene and vitamin C, coumarin, minerals and tannins, resins. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, soothing, restorative, diuretic properties.

The harm tarragon is able to cause only when consumed in very large quantities and, in order to derive maximum benefit, there is little need for it.

In addition, tarragon is contraindicated during pregnancy, as it can provoke miscarriage, and with cholelithiasis. There are no other obvious contraindications to the use of estragon grass, but, as with any phytopreparation, cases of individual intolerance are possible.

Therapeutic properties of tarragon

Useful properties of tarragon are known since ancient times and have found a very wide application in folk medicine. The mention of the medicinal properties of this plant is found in the works of the Spanish doctor and botanist Ibn Baiter, who lived in the XIII century.

Tarragon was used as a remedy for headache and toothache, insomnia, depression, to improve appetite and stimulate digestion, as a diuretic and antiscorbutic agent, for the prevention of avitaminosis.

In Tibetan medicine, tarragon is used as a means for normalizing sleep, as well as for the treatment of various lung diseases (bronchitis, pneumonia).

Tarragon is used as a helminthic agent, for normalizing the menstrual cycle, for strengthening the vessels and the cardiovascular system.

Recipes folk remedies with tarragon

1. From the neurosis. One tablespoon of dried leaves pour a glass of boiling water and insist for an hour. The broth is taken half a cup 3 times a day.
2. In the absence of appetite . Mix tarragon with tea in a 3: 1 ratio, brew and drink like regular tea. For the best effect to the brewing, you can add the dried crust of half a pomegranate (for 4 teaspoons of brewing mixture).
3. With varicose veins. Two tablespoons of tarragon mixed with 0.5 liters of curdled milk or kefir. Wet gauze in the resulting mixture and apply for 30 minutes to the affected areas, covering the top with a film. When using the compress, it is recommended to lie down, slightly lifting your legs.

I found estrogen in cosmetology. It is believed that it has a beneficial effect on the skin, contributing to its cleansing and moisturizing, has a rejuvenating effect.

1. Mask for weathered skin. Mix a handful of crushed tarragon leaves with a teaspoon of oatmeal , pour half a cup of boiling water and insist for 15 minutes, then add a teaspoon of olive oil. Apply the mask to face for 15 minutes.
2. Moisturizing mask. Stir tarragon leaves in boiling water and apply to face for 15-20 minutes, then wash with the decoction remaining after steaming. After half an hour wash again, with cold water.

For masks use only fresh leaves of the plant.