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Estragon cultivation, use, health effects

Homepage Articles Estragon cultivation, use, health effects

Estragon cultivation, use, health effects

Often referred to as the estragon herb, the draganka, the dragon, or the fool's herb. But is it only there that it is used? Estragon is an herb in the family of astrocytes found mainly in the central and northern regions of Russia, Siberia, and western North America. Many of us are familiar with this herb as a common spice used in the kitchen. It turns out that each of us should consider the estragon not only in the pantry, but also in the home pharmacy, as it is characterized by extraordinary health properties.

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1. Estragon is a short description
2. Estragon about growing a few words
3. Estragon is used
4. Estragon health effects

1. Estragon is a short description

In Europe and other parts of the world, it appears in wild or cultivated form. These species differ slightly from one another both in morphological characteristics and in the composition of the essential oil, responsible for its aroma and flavour and health values. These are the main reservoirs of beneficial substances for our body, medicinal substances. They contain slightly less essential oil than the flowers, but this does not take into account the splendor of the aforementioned aromatic and healthy properties.

2. Estragon about growing a few words

Estragon has a relatively high resistance to winter injuries. The growth of older specimens of this plant is also positively influenced by winter pruning. The best time to start planting the estragon is early spring. Harvesting takes place in the summer, on dry, warm and sunny days, when the first flowers appear, but no later than August.

3. Estragon is used

For beginners, preparing estragon herbs can be treacherous and difficult to use as a spice. It should therefore be used in moderation and with great caution. It is worth noting that the fresh leaves of estragone have a much stronger flavor than their dried form. They are a very good addition to salads, dressings or jars. They can also be used as a flavoring ingredient for poultry, wild game, veal and pork. In addition, they are used for the preparation of seafood and the flavourings of cabbage.

4. Estragon health effects

It is therefore recommended primarily to children and the elderly, but there is also research suggesting that estragon can have a positive effect on blood sugar levels and thus prevent hyperglycemia. It also suggests that it is difficult to know whether or not the presence of antibodies and anti-inflammatory drugs can be used by any of the groups of people who choose to use it, but it is also important to know that there is no evidence to support the effectiveness of any of these drugs, and that, in this case, it is possible to test the properties and properties of all these drugs.
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Wojciech Wiśniewski
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