Tarragon is a medicinal plant, also known as Tarragon-French or Dragon-herb, which can be used as an aromatic herb because it has a delicate anise flavor and is useful for making home remedies to treat menstrual cramps.
This plant can reach 1 meter in height and has lanceolate leaves, presenting tiny flowers and its scientific name is Artemisia dracunculus and can be found in supermarkets, natural food stores and some drugstores.
What is it for
Tarragon serves to treat menstrual cramps, regulate menstruation and improve bad digestion in case of bulky or greasy meals.
properties
It has a sweet, aromatic and anise-like flavor. It has a purifying, digestive, stimulant, vermifuge and carminative action due to the presence of tannins, coumarin, flavonoids and essential oil.
How to use
The used parts of the Tarragon are its leaves for making teas or for seasoning meats, soups and salads.
- Tarragon tea for menstrual cramps: put 5 grams of leaves into a cup of boiling water and let it stand for 5 minutes. Then strain and drink up to 2 cups a day, after meals.
This plant can also be used to prepare a herbal salt to reduce salt consumption. Here's how in the following video:
Side Effects and Contraindications
Tarragon should not be used during pregnancy or in case of suspected pregnancy because it can lead to miscarriage, as it promotes uterine contraction.
