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Tarragon and its many surprising health benefits
By: P. Simard
(NaturalNews)
There are different kinds of the tarragon herb, but the most notable are the Russian and French ones. The French variety happens to be one of the most important herbs used in French cuisine thanks to the exquisite flavor and scent it brings to various dishes. It is also an excellent source of various vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, B and C, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc.
Based on a report published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Turkish tarragon apparently has superior antioxidant properties. Some studies have noticed that its oil works effectively to help contain or reduce any damages that free radicals do cause, such as increasing the pace of aging.
The recognition of its ability to get rid of toothaches goes as far back as ancient Greece. It is tarragon’s high concentration of eugenol that’s mostly responsible for its pain-relieving effect. Some also say that it will minimize sore gums which may go along with any possible toothache.
If you want to get rid of hiccups, you may want to follow Dr. Jean Valnet’s recommendation which consists of either chewing tarragon leaves or taking three to four drops of its…
Source: http://truthisscary.com/2014/05/tarragon-and-its-many-surprising-health-benefits/
