tarragon herb is a plant that belongs to the genus Artemisia.It is home to Mongolia and Eastern Siberia.The first mention of this dates back to the thirteenth century the grass in the works of Arab botanist and physician Ibn Baytera, who noted its medicinal properties, as well as the use in the manufacture of juice drinks.Dragoon-herb and tarragon - is the name referred to a plant as tarragon.The grass, which is located below the photo, is often found in the form of wild-growing in Europe and America West.Its long leaves are somewhat similar to the tabs and have a pale green color.During the period of flowering plants appear inflorescences, consisting of small flowers.Despite the apparent similarity with wormwood, tarragon has a pleasant aroma and are widely used in cooking, because it allows you to give a piquant flavor to almost any dish.The structure includes tarragon essential oil, due to which the plant has an unusual aroma and pungent taste.Its leaves contain high amounts of vitamins A and C, as well as many other useful substances.
Therefore tarragon herb is widely used in folk medicine as an anthelmintic and antiscorbutic.In addition, it has the ability to stimulate the digestive system and improve appetite.In Tibet, tarragon is used to fight lung diseases - bronchitis, tuberculosis and pneumonia.
tarragon greens can be cut, since early spring, as soon as it grows back.It is usually added to salads, side dishes, snacks and meat dishes.The plant is devoid of bitterness, has excellent flavor, so often used in canning vegetables, and add vinegar.Tarragon is also widely used in dried form and is suitable for many dishes.Thus it is recommended to add at the end of the cooking process, which will allow the plant does not lose its taste.Grass is tarragon and industrial crops, which are grown in the production of mustard, cheese, beverages and, of course, spice mixtures.
plant is hardly choosy in terms of cultivation, because it can be done even in your own garden.Tarragon herb is best to grow in a sunny spot with fertilized soil.Its reproduction can be carried out by grafting, cuttings or division of the bush.Tarragon is fairly cold-resistant, but for a successful winter still recommended to cut it in the fall, leaving about 10 cm. Then the plant should be covered with dry leaves, and sprinkle a little manure to the ground.Early in the spring the young shoots appear tarragon.It should be noted that the grass can grow on the same spot to fifteen years.
collection of young branches and leaves of a plant for the production of spices carried out in the summer, before the start of its flowering, because at this time in their composition contains a very large amount of essential oil.Dry herbs should be at a temperature not exceeding 35 ° C, because otherwise it will lose its flavor.Next are saving it in a sealed container.It should be noted that in the form of spices can be used fresh plant that is harvested in the winter with dry salt.
