Dragon is a somewhat lesser-known oil, but it works wonders! You can use the oil to treat a wide range of ailments, both mental and physical.
Tarragon oil has a strong, herbaceous scent. If you smell it for a little longer, a faint scent of aniseed emerges. Tarragon (or Estragon) is a perennial herb that grows up to 150 cm tall. The leaves are slightly hairy, lance-shaped and dark green. The herb has small, inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers. The essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the flower heads. The herb is native to Asia but is now cultivated all over the world.
What can you use Dragon for?
Most people know dragon as a lovely culinary herb for adding flavour to soups. But its essential oil can be used for so many other things!
The name ‘Dragon’ comes from the Latin Dracunculus wat draakje betekent, dit waarschijnlijk omdat de gekrulde wortels op een drakentong lijken. In de middeleeuwen werd wel gedacht dat het kruid een Drakenbeet kon genezen…
Dragon wordt in de volksmond ook wel ‘slangenkruid’ genoemd. Dit omdat men vroeger dacht dat het kruid de beten en steken van giftige dieren kon genezen.
The ancient Greeks used the herb as an anaesthetic for toothache. Later, of course, this became the well-known clove 😉
This naturally pure essential oil can aid digestion, both of food and of emotional issues. It stimulates blood circulation and has a warming effect. Dragon oil can also have an invigorating effect and help relieve cramps associated with menstrual problems.
Using this single essential oil can help you regain your courage. So if you’re sitting on the sofa feeling indecisive, afraid to make decisions, use this essential oil to help you take the next steps. It helps you accept situations as they are at that moment.
But you could also try using Dragon for hay fever, rheumatic pain, bruises, flatulence, bloating and a poor appetite.
How do you use the oil?
Although dragon is well known as a culinary herb, we advise against ingesting the essential oil. This is because essential oil is a highly concentrated product, much stronger than the herb itself. There is also no need to ingest it; when applied to the skin in a diluted form, the oil is absorbed very effectively into the system.
Diffuser or burner
Use the Dragon in a diffuser or aroma burner om geestelijk weer wat meer ‘power’ te krijgen. Het helpt je echt om van de bank af te komen en stappen te gaan maken. Ook kan het je helpen om de problemen waar jij mee zit, duidelijk te krijgen en op te lossen.
Do you suffer from hay fever? If so, try a mixture of Dragon, Cypress and Cedar in the diffuser or burner. Use 2 drops of any oil.
Applying ointments, massaging and inhaling
For hay fever, apply 5 drops of Dragon essential oil mixed with 5 drops of carrier oil to the sides of the nose and temples. You can also mix the diffuser recipe given above with a carrier oil and apply it to the chest and back. You can also try cupping here for immediate relief.
Stiff muscles? Mix 15 drops of Dragon with 10 drops Lemon in 50 ml base oil. Use this to massage the sore muscles.
If you’re suffering from bloating, heartburn or flatulence, mix 1 drop of Dragon with 1 tablespoon of carrier oil and massage it into your stomach. This is also effective for menstrual problems such as cramps, as well as for inducing menstruation if your period is overdue.
To treat a bruise, you can mix 4 dr. Dragon with 4 dr. Lavender, 5 Dr. Geranium and 2 Drs. Ginger in 10 ml. Arnica oil. Apply this to the sore spot several times a day.
You can relieve rheumatic pain by mixing 4 dr. Dragon with 2 dr. Lavender, 2 dr. Elemi and 2 Drs. Eucalyptus in 10 ml of base oil. Rub this into the painful areas twice a day.
In the bath or a foot bath
It’s lovely to have a warm bath with Dragon to improve blood circulation in the skin, to induce menstruation and to relieve abdominal cramps. Run a warm bath with a splash of base oil and a generous scoop of Epsom salt and 5 dr. Dragon. Lie down and relax! No bath? Then prepare yourself a lovely warm foot bath 😉
Some final information about Dragon
↠ Not suitable for pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding.
↠ Not Use in people with a history of epileptic seizures.
↠ Use the Dragon not directly on the skin. This may cause allergic reactions.
↠ Dragon blends well with the following oils:
Basil, Cedar wood, Cisteroos, Lemon, Cypress, Den, Eikenmos 10%, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Geranium, Lavender, Vanilla and Ylang Ylang.
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