🌿Artemisia dracunculus
Tarragon (tarkhun)
Artemisia dracunculus
An anise-scented green herb so loved in the Caucasus that it's the flavoring of the bright-green Armenian soda of the same name.
Traditional use
Fresh sprigs are chewed for fresh breath and digestion. A mild tea is sipped for appetite and mild bloating.
How to prepare
Steep 1 tsp dried tarragon (or a handful of fresh) in a cup of just-boiled water for 5 minutes.
Safety notes
Avoid medicinal amounts in pregnancy; culinary use is fine.
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