Tarrakhon or Talkhon is from the chicory family and is native to Central, North and Far East Asia. The main production of tarragon is in Iran, Russia and the United States.
Characteristics of Tarragon
The height of tarragon is 30 cm to one meter, the leaves at the base of its stem are divided into 3 lobes and its capitols are small, green in color and clustered together. If the leafy stem of the plant is pressed between the fingers, a specific smell can be smelled due to the release of the essential oil from it. The length of the leaves is 3 to 8 cm and their width is 0.5 to 1.2 cm. The sides of tarragon leaves are smooth and toothless and the plant is hairless. The flowers are abundant and placed in a dense cluster. The color of tarragon flowers is yellow or dark brown. Sometimes tarragon does not produce flowers or seeds at all. Tarragon roots are rhizome type.
Growth of Tarragon
Tarragon needs a lot of water during growth. Therefore, the plant should be cultivated in water-rich lands. Irrigation is necessary for this plant in the stage of flowering and also after harvesting. The suitable soil for tarragon cultivation is medium-textured soil (sand-clay) and with a high thickness of the surface layer. If tarragon is planted in clay soil, it will not last long. The suitable pH for tarragon is 6.5 to 7.8.
Tarragon and cooking
Dry Coriander tarragon is washed and cleaned before drying and has a unique quality.Tarragon is a favorite vegetable of French cooks, it has a strong flavor that makes food tasty and fragrant.You can use dry tarragon to marinate chicken, meat and fish, it is used for broth, various sauces and even omelets, it gives them a good aroma and taste.
Therapeutic properties of tarragon plant
Tarragon has high amounts of vitamin A, B and vitamin C. In addition, it has micronutrients such as zinc, calcium, manganese, iron, magnesium, potassium and copper.
Dried Tarragon for healthy body
Tarragon is useful for joint pain, it is better to eat it with food or pound it and use it as a poultice. Tarragon is a treatment for painful menstruation and is also regular.Tarragon prevents the growth of cancer cells and goes to war with all kinds of diseases with its antioxidant properties. This extraordinary plant is also helpful in regulating blood sugar and preventing anemia.
Tarragon as a herbal tea
If you brew 25 to 30 grams of it in a liter of boiling water and drink a cup after every meal; Increases urination, regulates menstruation; It relieves stomach pain, relieves constipation, treats joint pain and rheumatism.
Tarragon for bone health
Due to the presence of calcium and phosphorus in tarragon, it is very useful for protecting bones, teeth and their strength. The eugenol in it reduces toothache.
Drawbacks of Tarragon
long-term use of tarragon can cause cancer due to the estragole contained in it. In addition, due to the effect of estragole on the fetus and causing abnormalities in it, pregnant women should not use it. On the other hand, tarragon causes menstruation and can lead to abortion in pregnant women. People who are allergic to other plants of the Asteraceae family should also not use tarragon in large quantities. There is not enough information about the drug interaction of tarragon.
The price of dry tarragon per kilo
Many companies are active in the field of selling dry tarragon, but we deliver a first-class product to our customers. The price of dry tarragon is 125,000 tomans per kilo. After placing an order on the dry tarragon sales site, the product will reach you as soon as possible.
Dry your tarragon
If you have fresh tarragon or you don’t want to buy dried tarragon, consider these points when drying tarragon: Cut young but mature stems from a tarragon plant.The best time to cut tarragon in the garden is in the morning after the dew has dried.Hang tarragon packets in a dry, warm place to dry. Chop the leaves and cut them into small pieces.
Make tarragon vinegar
Add a few sprigs of fresh tarragon to a container of good vinegar and close the container tightly. Make sure the stems are completely under the vinegar. After a month, remove the stems by pouring vinegar through a strainer. Store the flavored vinegar in a tightly closed bottle in the refrigerator. Use in salad dressing
Make tarragon sauce
Tarragon sauce is great in cooked chicken salad or chicken feed.Mix a tablespoon of freshly chopped tarragon with 4 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 2 cups of chicken broth.Boil the mixture for 30 minutes on low heat.Remove a cup of the sauce from the pot and keep it in a warm place.Mix two egg yolks with 1 cup of cream and 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped tarragon in a bowl.Add two tablespoons of the reserved sauce to the egg mixture and mix well.pour this creamy mixture into the hot liquid in the pan and cook over low heat, stirring frequently until it thickens
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