Artemisia dracunculus

Artemisia dracunculus
Family:Artemisia dracunculus; Antiscorbutic; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Febrifuge; Hypnotic; Odontalgic; Stomachic; Vermifuge.
Common name:Tarragon
Tarragon is a bitter warming aromatic herb that stimulates the digestive system and uterus lowers fevers and destroys intestinal worms. It is little used in modern herbalism though it is sometimes employed as an appetizer. The leaves (and an essential oil obtained from them) are antiscorbutic diuretic emmenagogue hypnotic and stomachic. An infusion is used in the treatment of indigestion flatulence nausea hiccups etc. The plant is mildly sedative and has been taken to aid sleep. It also has mild emmenagogue properties and can be used to induce a delayed period. A poultice can be used to relieve rheumatism gout arthritis and toothache. The plant is harvested in the summer and can be dried for later use. This herb should not be prescribed for pregnant women. The root has been used to cure toothache. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy to treat digestive and menstrual problems.

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