*TARRAGON*
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Tarragon is mainly used to treat stomach disorders and also acts as a mild anaesthetic and sedative. Tarragon is also said to:
As mentioned before, tarragon is widely used in French cooking and is one of the ingredients that give the classic Béarnaise sauce its strong and aromatic flavor. It is also a particularly good match for chicken and fish dishes. Take care when adding fresh tarragon, as it has a very strong aniseed flavor and tends to dominate and drown out other flavors. Below are some ideas on how to use tarragon in other dishes:
*TARRAGON* PLANET: MARS ELEMENT: FIRE MAIN MAGICKAL USES: COMMANDING, CONFIDENCE, COURAGE, PASSION, PROTECTION, STRENGTH OTHER MAGICKAL USES: ANIMALS, CALMING, KEEPING SECRETS, LOVE, PEACE, PREVENTS THEFT, RETENTION, SENSUALITY, VIRILITY LORE: THE LATIN NAME, "ARTEMESIA DRACUNCULUS," MEANS "LITTLE DRAGON OF ARTEMIS." IT SEEMS TO CARRY MANY OF ARTEMIS'S QUALITIES, IN BOTH HER OLYMPIAN (COURAGE AND STRENGTH) AND PRE-OLYMPIAN (PASSION AND SENSUALITY) FORMS.
- Stimulate the appetite and therefore can help treat eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.
- Numb aches and pains due to its anaesthetic properties.
- Act as a mild sedative and sleep inducement.
- Treat hyperactivity and promote calmness, especially when taken as a tea.
- Aid digestion, particularly the break down of meat fats and proteins.
- Release and flush out toxins from the body.
- Relieve stomach cramps, indigestion, wind and colic in babies.
- Ease menstrual pains.
- Alleviate rheumatoid and arthritic pain.
- Act as a laxative and relieve constipation.
- Help depression if taken with fennel.
- Help people with heart problems and obesity if taken as a substitute for salt.
As mentioned before, tarragon is widely used in French cooking and is one of the ingredients that give the classic Béarnaise sauce its strong and aromatic flavor. It is also a particularly good match for chicken and fish dishes. Take care when adding fresh tarragon, as it has a very strong aniseed flavor and tends to dominate and drown out other flavors. Below are some ideas on how to use tarragon in other dishes:
- Add freshly chopped tarragon to salads.
- Use in pickles and relishes.
- Add to white wine or cider vinegar to make a herby tarragon vinegar dressing for salads.
- Stuff the inside of a chicken with fresh tarragon leaves before roasting.
- Roast fish with tarragon leaves.
- Add to any tomato, egg or cheese dishes.
- Mix with butter, chives and lemon juice for a marinade for fish or chicken.
- Add chopped tarragon as a garnish for mild soups.
- Add to any mayonnaise, butter or cream-based sauces or dips.
- Use to make tartare sauce.
- Season boiled or steamed vegetables with a little chopped tarragon added to melted butter.
- Chop up some fresh tarragon and add to your omelette mixture.
*TARRAGON* PLANET: MARS ELEMENT: FIRE MAIN MAGICKAL USES: COMMANDING, CONFIDENCE, COURAGE, PASSION, PROTECTION, STRENGTH OTHER MAGICKAL USES: ANIMALS, CALMING, KEEPING SECRETS, LOVE, PEACE, PREVENTS THEFT, RETENTION, SENSUALITY, VIRILITY LORE: THE LATIN NAME, "ARTEMESIA DRACUNCULUS," MEANS "LITTLE DRAGON OF ARTEMIS." IT SEEMS TO CARRY MANY OF ARTEMIS'S QUALITIES, IN BOTH HER OLYMPIAN (COURAGE AND STRENGTH) AND PRE-OLYMPIAN (PASSION AND SENSUALITY) FORMS.