Tarragon Essential Oil Profile
Botanical: Artemisia dracunculus |
Origin: Hungary |
Method: Steam Distilled
Characteristics:
A colorless to pale green/yellow liquid with a herbaceous, spicy, warming, opening scent with a hint of anise and fennel that is highly reminiscent of the familiar scent of tarragon. It blends well with Basil, Galbanum, Lavender, Ginger, Pine, Vanilla and other herbal scents.
Principal Constituents:
These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.
- cineol
- estragole
- ocimene
- phellandrene
- anethole
- limonene
- pinene
Safety:
Externally the oil is relatively non-toxic; it can cause acute local irritation and possible sensitization in some. Use in dilution only with care, in moderation. Avoid while pregnant. Should be avoided if epileptic.
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