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HERB HERBERT FAVOURITE HERBS Tarragon French TM Artemisia dracunculus var.sativa Any enquiries can be directed to: HERB HERBERT P/L PO Box 24 Monbulk hardy annuals, biennials, perennials, of sub- Medicinal Victoria 3793 AUSTRALIA A E-mail: [email protected] genus of about 300 species of hardy and half- Internally for poor digestion, shrubs, which grow wild in northern temperate indigestion, and worms in children. Not given to regions, western South America, and southern Africa. A pregnant women. Externally for rheumatism and number of artemisias are grown as ornamentals for toothache. their finely cut, often silver foliage and interesting Economic aroma. They are easily cultivated, even on poor, dry Oil is used in commercial flavorings, perfumery, and soils. Several are attractive border plants, especially for detergents. white gardens. GROWTH Well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in sun. Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in spring to autumn. In spring cut back shrubby species near to ground level, or remove dead stems and trim to shape. T P/L HARVEST Whole plants are cut when flowering and leaves are C HERB HERBER picked before flowering. All parts are dried for decoctions, infusions, powders, tablets and oil extraction. Artemisia dracunculus Height 45-60cm/18-24in (French tarragon) is an Spread 30-38cm/12-15in aromatic perennial with upright, branched stems and linear, smooth leaves, with a mint-anise flavor. The tiny green flowers do not open, and they do not produce viable seed in cool summers. PARTS USED Leaves, oil PROPERTIES A bitter, warming, aromatic herb that stimulates the digestive system and uterus, acts as a diuretic, lowers fevers, and destroys intestinal worms. USES OF THE HERB Culinary Leaves are used in cooking, especially to flavor chicken and egg dishes, sauces, salad dressings, and mustard. www.herbherbert.com.

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