Not everyone knows that tarragon grass has many useful properties and finds application not only in cooking, but also in medicine and cosmetology.
Description and composition of tarhuna
Tarhun is a perennial herb of the genus polynia, which grows wild in the territory of Eastern Europe, China, Central Asia, India, Russia (the European part, Siberia, the Far East) and other countries. Tarkhun grows in the form of a bush, reaching a meter height, has narrow pointed leaves from light to dark green. Blossoms in the second half of the summer with small yellow flowers with black heads.
The terrestrial part of the plant includes such substances:
- carotene;
- ascorbic acid;
- alkaloids;
- flavonoids ;
- coumarins;
- mineral substances (potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus ), etc.
Useful properties of tarragon (tarragon)
On the basis of tarhuna, decoctions, infusions, alcohol tinctures are made. Preparations from this plant have the following properties:
- soothing;
- tonic;
- wound healing;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antispasmodic;
- restorative;
- anthelmintic;
- diuretic;
- carminative.
In addition, tarhun contributes to the normalization of blood pressure and metabolic processes in the body, increases appetite, improves digestion, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, etc.
The use of the plant tarchons in cooking
Tarhun is used as a spicy aromatic seasoning in almost all the cuisines of the world. It is added when pickling tomatoes, cucumbers, sauerkraut, soaking apples and pears. This plant is used in the preparation of many dishes: from cauliflower, mushrooms, beans, meat, fish, seafood, etc. Often add tarragon for flavoring alcoholic beverages: vodka, liquor, wine.
In addition, that the tarhun gives dishes a refined taste and aroma, it also serves as a natural preservative, allowing you to keep food longer.
Application of tarhuna in medicine and cosmetology
For medical purposes this plant has been used since ancient times. Consider the most common areas of use of tarhuna:
- Treatment of kidney and urinary tract diseases - tarkhun normalizes the work of these organs, eliminates inflammatory processes. Possessing diuretic properties, contribute to the elimination of bacterial flora from the body.
- Treatment of diseases of the respiratory tract (pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.) - tarhun increases the body's defenses, activates the immune system, helps to remove inflammation.
- Application in dental practice - tarhun cures scurvy, inflammatory gum disease, stomatitis, relieves toothache.
- Tarragon is effective for various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as intestinal spasms, weak digestive activity of the stomach, flatulence, to improve appetite.
- Tarhun is used to treat dermatological diseases, with eczema, scabies, burns (as an external remedy).
- For cosmetic purposes, tarhun is used for skin care of the face, neck and décolleté, has a rejuvenating, refreshing, moisturizing effect.
Contraindications to the use of tarhuna
In addition to useful properties, tarhun has some contraindications:
- gastritis with high acidity;
- peptic ulcer;
- pregnancy.
Tarhun can eat food in minimal doses, because Higher doses can cause poisoning, loss of consciousness, convulsions.
Tarchite billet
Because the grass of the tarhun finds application in the dried form, then the information on how to harvest this plant for the winter will be useful. The plants are harvested at the beginning of flowering, tied in bundles and dried under a canopy in the open air. Cut the stem at a height of 12 cm from the ground.