Healing in abuse situations, compassion magick for others.
Use for consecrating chalices.
Tarragon is a bitter warming aromatic herb that stimulates the digestive system and uterus, lowers fevers and destroys intestinal worms.
The leaves (and an essential oil obtained from them) are antiscorbutic, diuretic, emmenagogue, hypnotic and stomachic.
An infusion is used in the treatment of indigestion, flatulence, nausea, hiccups etc.
The plant is mildly sedative and has been taken to aid sleep.
It also has mild emmenagogue properties and can be used to induce a delayed period.
A poultice can be used to relieve rheumatism, gout, arthritis and toothache.
This herb should not be prescribed for pregnant women.
The root has been used to cure toothache.
The essential oil is used in aromatherapy to treat digestive and menstrual problems.