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A Very Versatile Herb

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5 Oct 31st, 2001 

25 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
Goes well with chicken .  Medicinal value

Disadvantages:
Strong

Recommendable Yes:

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Tarragon ( Artemisia drancunculus) has a very lengthy history as both a medicinal plant and a culinary herb,with many uses in the kitchen. The ancient Greeks used tarragon as a highly effective remedy for toothache whilst tarragon is good in fighting flue,aiding digestion and is touted as a remedy for herpes. In recent years researchers claim it has anti-cancer properties. The herb's cancer-blocking effect comes from a chemical called caffeic acid:this helps cleanse the body of harmful substances known as free radicals.

This sweet,anise,tasting herb is widely used in mustards,vinegars,in teas, and in such classic French sauces as Bernaise and Tartar. It is,along with butter and garlic,as an essential ingredient in Chicken Kiev and is used to spruce up salad creams and mayonnaise. It goes very well with grilled and roast chicken and in various soups such as Lettuce and Tarragon soup.
You can buy this versatile herb in both fresh and dried forms. Look for fresh looking,crisp and bright tarragon and store it in a air-tight jar or in wet form. 

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Comments about this review »

Barb 31.10.2001 17:55

I had no idea there were so many different uses for Tarragon, but I would have liked some more information on the plant itself as well, so sorry for the rating. Barbara

eca99ajm 31.10.2001 10:44

I rated this op VH and then changed my mind. Never have I seen so much information packed into so little space, but as this is in the "Plants" category, I expected some more info about how easy it was to grow. Hope you understand my rating... Anna

djohan 31.10.2001 10:09

Tarragon ( Artemisia drancunculus) is first time introduced by you to me as I've never heard about it before. It is said that it can cure a lot of kinds of illness. I think this is a VH opinion to me. Thanks for it. Cheers -dj.



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