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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