Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus), a bushy perennial, with many highly branched stems and thin leaves, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a native of the Central Asia steppes.
Propagation is carried out by division of clumps and cuttings. There are several Artemisia species (annua, arborescens, herba alba, pallens).
Main aromatic molecules: Phenol methyl ether, mainly methylchavicol or estragole, monoterpenes.
Family: Asteraceae.
Producing organs: Aerial parts.
Yield: 500g of essential oil per 100kg of plants.
Equivalence: 1ml → 32 drops (dosage calculated for a calibrated dropper European Pharmacopoeia).
