Top 5 benefits of tarragon – how drinking tarragon tea can improve digestion and sleep
On this new blog post for Sonya’s garden tour, we will talk about the tarragon plant. Known in France as the king of herbs, the tarragon is normally used in a variety of dishes like steaks, roast chicken and even some desserts.
But did you know that the tarragon herb also has several health benefits? Drinking tarragon tea can give you the following results:
- Tarragon can help you sleep better
Enthusiasts of herbal medicine suggest that drinking tarragon tea before sleeping can calm your nervous system, which leads to better sleep. It may even cure insomnia.
2. Tarragon can reduce pain from osteoarthritis
Herbal medicine has also used tarragon to treat pain, including those from osteoarthritis. A scientific study also showed that taking a supplement that included tarragon was a good pain reliever for the condition.
3. Tarragon can improve your digestion
The carotenoids in tarragon helps the body’s digestive system to work well, from the moment you put the food in your mouth up to digestion.
4. No more toothaches
You may chew tarragon leaves to reduce toothaches. This is because tarragon has eugenol, a natural anaesthetic.
5. Tarragon may reduce blood sugar
Studies have shown that tarragon may improve the sensitivity of your body to insulin, thus reducing blood glucose concentration in your body.
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How can you make tarragon tea? Just boil a tablespoon of fresh tarragon in eight to 10 ounces of water. Steep for five minutes and enjoy!
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