Other Names: Armoise Âcre, Artemisia dracunculus, Artemisia glauca, Dragonne, Estragon, Estragón, Herbe Dragon, Herbe au Dragon, Little Dragon, Mugwort, Petit Dragon<br>Tarragon is an herb. Some people call it “mugwort.” Be careful not to confuse tarragon with mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). The parts of the tarragon plant that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.
==Special Precautions of Tarragon==
* Be careful not to confuse tarragon with [[mugwort]] (Artemisia vulgaris).
* Tarragon is safe in food amount and seems to be safe when used short-term as a medicine. Long-term use of tarragon might cause cancer, because it contains a chemical called estragole.
*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It’s UNSAFE to use tarragon in medicinal amounts if you are pregnant. It might start your period and endanger the pregnancy.
*Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Tarragon may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking tarragon.
* Be careful not to confuse tarragon with [[mugwort]] (Artemisia vulgaris).
==Benefits and uses of Tarragon are==