(Artemisia dracunculus) Tarragon, also known as "dragon herb" or "little dragon", is a perennial herb that is native to northeastern Europe, eastern Asia, Russia and India. Tarragon is widely used as an herb in cooking but also has a medicinal history of use. The ancient Greeks chewed tarragon to treat toothaches because of its ability to numb the mouth. Tarragon has also been used as a digestive aid, a mild sedative, and as a heart disease prevention aid. It was also prescribed for insomnia, hyperactivity, depression, and nervous exhaustion.

Mostly used as a culinary herb, tarragon is found in the popular French spice combination Fines Herbes. It is used in chicken and fish recipes, soups, sauces, herbal oils and vinegars, breads, and more.

Boil 1 tsp. in 1 cup of water and then gently simmer for 5 minutes.

Caffeine Free

Vinegar Herb Bath
Recipe from Natural Beauty at Home by Janice Cox

1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1 tsp Rosemary
1 tsp dried tarragon
1 tsp Peppermint
1 ½ tsp Fennel Seeds

Combine all the ingredients and heat until just boiling. This can be done on the stove top or in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Allow the mixture to steep for several hours or overnight.

Strain off all solids by pouring the mixture through a fine strainer or through a coffee filter into a jar.

Pour the entire mixture into a warm bath and enjoy.

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