CULPEPER'S COMPLETE HERBAL

TARRAGON

Description. Tarragon shoots up a great many round stalks full of brances, clothed with long narrow leaves, like those of hyssop, but sharper pointed, smooth, and shining on the top of the stalks grow the flowers small and greenish, resembling those of southernwood, but fewer in number, and thinner set, and upon long footstalks. The leaves have a pretty strong smell and taste, somewhat like fennel.

Place. It is planted in gardens.

Time. It flowers in July and August.

Government and virtues. The leaves, which are chiefly used, are heating and drying, and good for those who have the flux, or any preternatural discharge. It is a mild martial plant. An infusion of the young tops increases the urinary discharge, and gently promotes the menses.