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Tarragon

Tarragon is a plant whose parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.

Tarragon is used to treat digestive problems, poor appetite, water retention and toothache, as well as to induce menstruation and promote sleep.

Tarragon is used as a spice in food.

In industrial production, tarragon is used as a fragrance for soap and cosmetics.

How does tarragon work?

Tarragon is a good source of potassium. It also contains ingredients that appear to be able to fight certain bacteria.

How effective is tarragon?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of tarragon for digestive problems, menstrual cramps, toothache and water retention.

Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of tarragon in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Tarragon is safe and harmless in normal food quantities and appears to be safe and harmless for short-term use as a medicine. Long-term use of tarragon could cause cancer because tarragon contains a chemical called estragole.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: It is not safe to use tarragon in medicinal quantities during pregnancy. Tarragon could induce menstruation and endanger pregnancy.

Allergies to broomweed and related plants: Tarragon could cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this plant family include broomsedge, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies and many others. If you suffer from allergies, you should consult your doctor before taking tarragon.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between tarragon and medicines or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of tarragon depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for tarragon. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

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