Botanical Name: Artemisia dracunculus

Plant Part Distilled: Herb

Botanical Family: Asteraceae

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: Italy

Cultivation: Regular

Aroma: Spicy, Sweet, Camphoraceous, Green

Chemistry: Ethers

Contraindication: Possible hepatotoxic effect when used daily on the skin. Tarragon is considered safe when used occasionally on the skin in very small doses of 0.1%. However, it is recommended for acute situations only, and for short periods of time. Could inhibit blood clotting so don't use if on blood thinners. Not for use when pregnant or breastfeeding.

Therapeutic: Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Carminative, CNS Sedative, Decongestant, Digestive tonic, Diuretic, Emmenagogic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Warming