Tarragon has a number of medicinal properties and is used extensively in many dishes. It is considered a mild laxative and can help prevent diarrhea by improving the digestion. It can also be useful for improving the strength of your bones and teeth. Tarragon is commonly used as a garnish in Italian dishes and is believed to have a calming effect on the stomach.
Tarragon contains an impressive assortment of polyphenols and flavonoids. These are powerful antioxidants that can improve your overall health and provide numerous other health benefits. Tarragon can be used both internally and externally, although the internal usage seems to be more popular. Tarragon usually has a bitter taste and can either be prepared as a green salad, a vegetable dish, or as a simple cream tea.
The most widely-used herbal remedy in Southern France is freestone. The peach flower (Pistachios margin) is crushed and mixed with a few drops of lemon juice and other aromatic ingredients like fennel and Rosemary. The resulting paste is then applied to the skin. This paste has numerous health benefits, including strong antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamin C, potassium, selenium, niacin, phosphorus, thiamine, and riboflavin. It also contains significant amounts of calcium, iron, and magnesium, along with zinc and manganese.
Freestone may help reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, a condition in which hardening of the arteries causes a variety of heart problems. Other antioxidants, it may have beneficial effects on include the development of blood clots, glucose levels, and blood platelets. Antioxidants can be found in many fruits and vegetables, but the greatest quantities are found in dark leafy greens, berries, and citrus foods.
The properties of Tarragon and freestone are reinforced by the addition of other substances, including milk, lemon juice, and citric acid. Tarragon and freestone may be combined with a selection of common cooking ingredients, from herbs like chervil, parsley, mint, and thyme to ice cream, custards, cakes, cookies, and ice cream toppings. For example, instead of adding fresh strawberries to a traditional apricot ice cream recipe, you could add chervil, peaches, or nectarines. You could instead add dried apricots, pears, or dates to make a sherbet. Cherry juice and yogurt combination are excellent for making yogurt-flavored ice cream. Sherbet is an excellent alternative to regular yogurt, in terms of taste and nutritional value.
There are many other health benefits associated with Tarragon and freestone. It may help to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as help lower cholesterol levels. It has been proven to help improve digestion, strengthen bones, aid in circulation, and nourish skin and hair.