Tarragon is a perennial herb that grows to a height of about two feet and has slender gray-green leaves and long, fibrous roots.

Tarragon is an herb, which has a flavor that resembles licorice. It was used during the Middle Ages as an antidote for poisonous snakebites.

Today it is used mainly in cooking but still has medicinal values when added to foods. It is great for the digestive system; it relieves stomach cramps and promotes the appetite.

It is also in many folk remedies for toothaches. It can be used to promote menstruation, and fights fatigue and calm the nerves. Tarragon can also be substituted for salt for people with high blood pressure.

Tarragon also promotes the production of bile by the liver, which aids in digestion and helps to speed the process of eliminating toxic waste in the body.