Tarragon - Artemisia dracunculus
Distilled organ : flowering top
Native to the Middle East, tarragon was already used by Arab doctors in the year 1000. In the Middle Ages, Avicenna spoke of its antispasmodic and
digestive properties. Its current fame stems from its effectiveness in expelling intestinal fermentation and gases, as well as relieving menstrual cramps.
Its essential oil is very often used in aromatherapy for its neuromuscular antispasmodic, antiviral and antiallergic properties.
Traditionally known for its properties :
• powerful antispasmodic • stomachic, aperitive, carminative • anti-allergic • antiinflammatory • antiferment • mental tonic.Special precautions :
- Keep out of reach of young children.
- Does not replace a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- Unless medical or pharmaceutical advice, not to use during the pregnancy and breast feeding and in the child of less than 3 years.
- Keep out of heat and light.
Professional advice:
Internal : 2 to 3 drops CTEO after each meal in olive oil, honey or on a lump of cane sugar under
the tongue.
External - always dilute : 5 drops CTEO + 5 drops hazelnut oil and massage on the painful area.
The Epicureans among us looking for authentic taste and flavor will appreciate 2 or 3 drops of CTEO of tarragon in the Béarnaise sauce.
++++ Highly recommended - (!) Use with caution
| Oral use | Use on skin | Air diffusion | Inhalation Aerosol |
|---|---|---|---|
| ++++ | ++++ (!) | - | - |