Tarragon, Estragon

Scientific Name: Artemisia dracunculus L.

Common Name: Tarragon, Estragon

Part Used: Leaves and Flowering Tops

Collection Time/Method: Collected during flowering.

Chemical Compounds: Essential oil (estragole, cineole), sesquiterpenes, coumarins

Medicinal Properties/Uses: It is used as a digestive stimulant, stomach strengthening agent, and anti-flatulence. It is also diuretic, antispasmodic, and helps treat irregular menstruation.