Ayurvedic Encyclopedia, Ayurvedic Herbs

Common use: Taheebo is a valuable herb which has virus-killing and anti-biotic properties. It increases the immunity power for fighting the diseases and provides enough energy to the body. Taheebo is very useful in the treatment of all immunodeficiency diseases, chronic diseases and diarrhea. In south America it is well known for the fighting with leukemia and cancer.

Tarragon

Scientific name: Artemisia dracunculus

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a shrubby, small herb, in the sunflower family. Two species of Tarragon are cultivated, French and Russian.

Habitat: Tarragon is inhabitant to western Asia and southern Russia. Nowadays, its main manufacturer is France.

Part Used : Stems, leaves are frequently included. It is used as a fresh herb for the reason that the fragrance of old tarragon is generally very poor.

Common uses: Tarragon's mild concoction is used to cure hyperactivity and insomnia. It excites that hunger and abets in digestion. Commonly Tarragon is recognized as a flavoring in vinegar. It is frequently used in egg and tomato dishes and also provides a different taste to sauces. Tarragon also used well in fish, stews, soups and meat.

Tarragon, nothing like several other herbs, was not used by earliest peoples.

It was declared momentarily in medieval writings as a pharmaceutical, but did not draw closer into frequent use until the 17th century in England.

Thyme

Scientific name: Thymus spp.

Habitat: It is a perennial inhabitant to the Mediterranean.
Part used: Mainly leaves, but whole herb (leaves + stem) is also sold.
Gardeners of southern may wish to develop thyme indoors with the intention that conditions may be warily proscribed. Most varieties of thyme grow to merely 6-12 inches in height, thyme make a beautiful edging. Leaves are in very beautiful combination of green-gray color.
Common use: Thyme can be used as a seasoning during pregnancy, but do not use it as a strong medicine while you are expecting a new life means when you are pregnant.

Medicinally Thyme is used as power antiseptic in the case of bronchial diseases, anemia, intestinal problems, against tooth decay, skin parasites. Thyme is also used for flatulence, cold, cough and colic. Brew of thyme are often approved for coughs, as well as those consequential from emphysema, whooping cough, and bronchitis.