The original origin of this plant was in the alluvial valleys of various regions of Russia and Siberia. But today it has become native to western North America. Tarragon essential oil is light yellow to amber in color. It is soluble in most oils but is practically insoluble in glycerin. The essential oil of this plant should be stored in glass containers in a cool place away from light. This type of essential oil is used to flavor some foods.
The method of extracting tarragon essential oil is through steam distillation.
Main compounds from tarragon essential oil analysis
Indicator composition: Stragol
is a word: Estragole (methyl chavicol), ocimene, flandrene, cineole
The therapeutic properties of tarragon essential oil include:
Appetizing
Stomach tonic
Anti-scurvy
It is an anthelmintic and aphrodisiac.
In folk medicine, it is used for joint pain. It is effective in relieving hiccups, swallowing air, and treating painful menstruation.
Among the industrial uses of tarragon essential oil are the following:
- Livestock and poultry feed industries
- Canning
- Important flavoring in the food industry
