Benefits
Tarragon essential oil helps in digestion, improves blood circulation, and cures dyspepsia and eating disorders. It is also anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and is a great stimulant.
Instructions for Use
Proportionally diluted tarragon essential oil is safe to inhale, diffuse, apply few drops to abdomen or temples, use as a deodorant and can also be taken as a nutritional supplement.
History and Additional Information
Tarragon is a perennial herb, with two varieties – French Tarragon, used for essential oil and Russian tarragon which is less aromatic but a much hardier and robust plant. Due to its herbaceous aroma, it’s used in cooking and in making tarragon vinegar. It also makes a very flavorsome salad dressing/seasoning. Its botanical name means ‘little dragon’, presumably named because of its roots twisted like a dragon.
Tarragon oil is extracted by steam distillation of tarragon leaves and flowering tops and is used for therapeutic purpose and various other health benefits. Formerly, its root was used to treat toothache.
Details
- Latin/Botanical Name: Artemisia Dracunculus
- Other Names: Dragon’s-wort, Estragon, Wild Tarragon, French Tarragon, Mugwort, Estragon, Russian Tarragon, Little Dragon
- Family: Asteraceae
- Part of Plant Used: Leaves and herbs of the Plant
- Place of Origin: Siberia,Southern Europe
Characteristics
- Odor/Fragrance: Anise-like, Sweet and Spicy
- Color: Light Yellow Oil.
- Aroma Strength: Strong
- Consistency: Thin
- Note: Top
Blending Suggestions: Tarragon Essential Oil blends fine with Lavender, Rosewood, Carrot seed and Lime, Silver fir and Scots Pine Essential Oils.
Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: Tarragon Oil is non-toxic, non-sensitizing and non-irritant. However, do not exceed the recommended dosage.
Buy Essential Oil:
Highest Quality: Barefut
Expect to pay a bit more for a higher quality oil. Always choose the highest quality oil if you plan on using internally or topically.
Rating: ★★★★★
Best Value per ounce: Eden’s Garden
This brand is less expensive per ounce, but still offers a great value.
Rating: ★★★★☆
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