DESCRIPTION
These are perennial herbs that have smooth narrow leaves; an erect stem up to 1,2 metres tall, and small yellow-green, inconspicuous flowers. Native to Europe, southern Russia and western Asia, these are available all over the world. However, the oil is produced in France, Holland, Hungary and the USA.
COMMON NAMES
Artemisia dracunculus l. herb oil estragon oil, tarragon herb oil, tarragon oil (artemisia dracunculus)
BLENDS WITH:
Carrot seed, lavender, lime and rosewood
CONSTITUENTS
Estragol, methyl eugenol, 7-methoxycoumarin, geraniol and eugenol.
USES
These herbs are widely used to cure anorexia, hiccups, internal spasm, dyspepsia, flatulence, nervous indigestion and even menstrual pains. In addition to it, these are also used in vapor therapy and blended massage oil. Known for adding fragrances to umpteen components like soaps, detergents, alcohols, soft drinks, cosmetics, perfumes and foot items.