Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Tarragon

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Essential Oil of Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus or Estragon) Abbr: Tar    [to top of page]
A bushy, aromatic herb with bright green leaves and a warm odour. It reaches a height of 0.7-1.2 m and is characterized by thin, erect stems, delicate, narrow leaves, greenish-white flowers, and rhizomatous growth.
Note: Base.
Odour of Essential Oil of Tarragon: Refreshing, aromatic herbal, basil-like scent.
Colour of Essential Oil of Tarragon: Yellowish.
Source of Essential Oil of Tarragon: Plant flesh.
Method of Extraction of Tarragon: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Tarragon: Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-infectious, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Decongestant, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Sedative, Stimulant.
Actions of Essential Oil of Tarragon: Calming, immuno-stimulant, warming.
Circulatory: Circulation - sluggish, high blood pressure, rheumatism.
Digestion: Appetite - lack, digestion - sluggish, flatulence, indigestion, intestinal cramps.
Genito-Urinary: Amenorrhea, menses - irregular.
Immune: Colds, fever, flu, herpes, immuno-stimulant, infections - general, infectious disease, oral thrush, viral infection.
Lymphatic: Abscess, lymph congestion, stimulant.
Muscular: Aches and pains, muscle fatigue, muscle pain, muscle stiffness, sprains.
Nervous: Hiccoughs, nervous indigestion.
Skeletal: Joint inflammations, rheumatism.
Skin: Skin - oily.
Medical Terms: Aerophagia, amenorrhea.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Alertness, clarifying, concentration, uplifting, warming.
Contra-Indications for Tarragon: May irritate sensitive skin. Low blood pressure.
Comments on Tarragon: Tarragon is native to Russia and has spread throughout southern Europe and Asia.~This plant has been used as far back as the middle ages for its medicinal properties.~Excellent for immune problems, Tarragon is particularly effective for colds, flu, infections and viral diseases.

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