Evidence supporting the use of: Tarragon
For the health condition: Sleep (restless and disturbed)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European and Middle Eastern cultures, for a variety of ailments. One of its traditional uses includes supporting sleep, particularly in cases of restlessness and disturbed sleep. Folk remedies have sometimes involved drinking tarragon tea before bedtime or using tarragon in sachets placed under pillows to promote restful sleep. However, the evidence supporting these uses is primarily anecdotal and based on tradition rather than rigorous scientific research.

There is very limited scientific data on tarragon’s efficacy for sleep issues. Some animal studies have examined the central nervous system effects of tarragon extracts, but direct and robust evidence of sedative or sleep-promoting effects in humans is lacking. The herb contains certain compounds, such as estragole and methyl eugenol, which may have mild calming effects, but their impact on sleep quality or insomnia has not been well characterized in clinical studies. Thus, while tarragon’s use for sleep is rooted in tradition, scientific validation is minimal at best.

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