Kazalo:
- Kazalo
- Kaj je pehtran?
- Kakšne so prednosti pehtrana?
- 1. Lahko spodbuja spanje
- 2. Zdravi prebavne motnje
- 3. Lahko zdravi zobobol
- 4. Uravnava zdravje menstruacije
- 5. Blaži vnetje in bolečino
- 6. Lahko pomaga pri hujšanju
- 3 Tasty Recipes With Tarragon
- 1. All-time Favorite Bearnaise Sauce
- What You Need
- Let’s Make It!
- 2. Tarragon-Mushroom Sauté
- What You Need
- Let’s Make It!
- 3. Grilled Tarragon Chicken
- What You Need
- Let’s Make It!
- In Conclusion…
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Vsaka kuhinja po vsem svetu ima značilen okus in vonj. Vsaka kuhinja ima poseben slog kuhanja in posebne zelenjave in mesa, ki se uporabljajo za doseganje izrazite teksture in okusa. Toda tisto, kar določa kuhinjo, je mešanica začimb.
Francozi na primer v svoji visoki kuhinji uporabljajo „fino zelišče“, da dajo ročno izdelanim jedem kremast in blago zeliščni pridih. Ta zelišča ne samo dajejo jedem fantastičen okus, temveč imajo tudi odlično zdravilno vrednost.
Eno takih zelišč je pehtran - eno izmed najboljših zelišč gurmanske francoske hrane. Pehtran je znan po svojem grenko-sladkem okusu in številnih koristih za zdravje. Nadaljujte z branjem, če želite izvedeti več o tej dobrohotni začimbi.
Kazalo
- Kaj je pehtran?
- Kakšne so prednosti pehtrana?
- 3 Okusni recepti s pehtranom
Kaj je pehtran?
Pehtran ( Artemisia dracunculu s) je aromatično zelišče iz družine Asteraceae. Sveži in posušeni pehtranovi listi in cvetovi se uporabljajo za začinjanje juh, krem, pomaranč in kruha. Dodajajo se tudi v mešanice osnovnih začimb.
Pehtran ima izrazit grenko-sladki okus, podoben korenini janeža in sladkega korena. Svež pehtran je najbolj aromatičen, medtem ko posušeni listi in cvetovi nimajo te ostrine in hitro izgubijo okus.
Kot pridelek je pehtran doma iz Sibirije, vendar ga danes gojijo v nekaterih delih Evrope in Amerike. Obstajata dve pogosti sorti tega zelišča - francoska in ruska. Francoska sorta je bogata, dišeča in aromatična. Ruska varianta ima malo okusa in dišav.
Zaradi okusnih profilov se listi francoskega pehtrana pogosto uporabljajo pri kuhanju, ruski pehtran pa ima več zdravilnih učinkov.
Rečeno je, da so Mongoli pehtran uporabljali kot sredstvo za spanje, lajšanje bolečin in antidiabetik. Rastlina je bogata z eteričnimi olji, kumarini in fenolnimi kislinami, ki ji dajejo te lastnosti.
Oglejmo si terapevtski profil pehtrana. Pomaknite navzdol!
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Kakšne so prednosti pehtrana?
1. Lahko spodbuja spanje
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V podporo temu ni veliko raziskav. V preteklosti pa je znano, da imajo poganjki pehtrana lastnosti, ki povzročajo spanje. Sveže kuhana skodelica pehtraninega čaja vam lahko pomaga, da zdrsnete v trden spanec.
2. Zdravi prebavne motnje
Pehtran se zaradi prebavnih lastnosti uporablja kot kulinarično zelišče. Spodbuja izločanje prebavnih sokov v jetrih, trebušni slinavki in želodcu (1).
Izboljša tudi prekrvavitev v črevesju, kar ima za posledico boljšo absorpcijo hranil. Ta rastlina vsebuje tudi karotenoide in druge antioksidante, ki odstranjujejo proste radikale, strupene vmesne izdelke in patogene v vašem prebavilih (2).
Uživanje vodnih ekstraktov pehtrana lahko zmanjša čir na želodcu, prebavne motnje, bakterijske okužbe in črevesne črve (3).
3. Lahko zdravi zobobol
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Grki so to zelišče žvečili, da bi se lajšali bolečih dlesni in zobobola. To je lahko zato, ker pehtran vsebuje protimikrobne, antibakterijske in protivnetne fitokemikalije, kot so evgenol, lutein in kumarini.
Te fitokemikalije lahko zdravijo dlesni, ki krvavijo, vnetje dlesni, razjede v ustni votlini, glivične okužbe in slab zadah (halitoza).
Prav zaradi teh fitokemikalij vam žvečenje svežih listov pehtrana daje omrtvičujoč in metin priokus.
4. Uravnava zdravje menstruacije
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Starodavna plemenska medicina Chippewa in Shuswap uporablja zdravilo pehtran in njegove izvlečke za zdravje žensk.
Žvečenje teh listov in korenin, dodajanje poganjkov pri kuhanju in pitje pehtranovega čaja lahko pomaga pri lajšanju menstrualnih krčev in prekomerne krvavitve.
Zaradi svojih lastnosti, ki povzročajo delo, je pehtran odličen ginekološki pripomoček za lajšanje porodnih in drugih porodniških zapletov (4).
5. Blaži vnetje in bolečino
Etanolni ekstrakti pehtrana so pri podganah pokazali antinociceptivne in protivnetne učinke (5).
Izvlečki listov, poganjkov in zračnih delov tega zelišča vsebujejo aktivne sestavine. Te učinkovine zavirajo sintezo in delovanje protivnetnih spojin, kot so prostaglandini, faktorji nekroze, simpatomimetični amini in interlevkini.
Za to antieksudativno aktivnost so odgovorne spojine, kot so estragola, terpineol, sabinen, metil evgenol, eskuletin, okimen, kapilarin in lutein. Zato lahko pehtran in njegovi zračni deli učinkovito zdravijo motnje, kot so artritis, astma, zobne težave, diabetes, GERB in UTI (4).
6. Lahko pomaga pri hujšanju
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Visoke ravni lipidov in trigliceridov v krvi lahko povzročijo številne bolezni srca in ožilja. Najenostavnejši način, da se izognete tem smrtonosnim motnjam, je zmanjšanje nakopičenih lipidov v telesu in izguba teže.
Tarragon exhibits hypolipidemic activity. It prevents the accumulation and peroxidation of the lipids absorbed from the food you eat.
Tarragon essential oil and fresh tarragon can help in losing the stacked piles of adipose tissue and reduce the chances of developing atherosclerosis, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.
So, how do we put this French king of herbs to action?
The best way to make the most of this aromatic spice is to add it to your cooking. Other methods, like extracting its oil and drying it as a condiment, can be laborious and time-consuming.
This is why I’ve got some lip-smacking and healthy recipes lined up for you. Want to try them out?
Let’s get started!
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3 Tasty Recipes With Tarragon
1. All-time Favorite Bearnaise Sauce
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What You Need
- Dry white wine: ¼ cup
- Rice vinegar: ¼ cup
- Shallots or green onions: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Fresh tarragon: 1 teaspoon, chopped
- Black pepper: 1 teaspoon, ground
- Egg yolks: 6, large
- Hot water: 4 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Melted butter: 1 cup
- Double boiler
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowls
Let’s Make It!
- In a saucepan, add the white wine, vinegar, shallot, tarragon, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture has reduced to about ¼ cup. This takes around 5 to 10 minutes.
- Whisk the egg yolks, hot water, and salt together in a mixing bowl for 2 minutes.
- Pour the white wine mixture in the top section of a double boiler over simmering water.
- Whisk the egg yolk mixture into the wine mixture until they are well combined.
- Pour the melted butter into the mixture and whisk until the sauce is smooth and thick. This takes about 5 minutes.
This killer bearnaise sauce goes well with grilled chicken, dry veggie starters, and warm, freshly baked bread.
2. Tarragon-Mushroom Sauté
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What You Need
- Butter: ⅓ cup
- Mushrooms: fresh, 3 (8 oz.) packets, sliced
- Onion: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Dried tarragon: 2 teaspoons
- Ground nutmeg: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon, ground
- Parsley: ¼ cup, fresh, chopped
- Skillet: medium-large sized
Let’s Make It!
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the mushrooms, onion, tarragon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
- Sauté until the mushrooms are tender, occasionally stirring for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and serve hot!
You can serve this quick and simple mushroom sauté as a side with creamy pasta or risotto, or gobble it down as such!
3. Grilled Tarragon Chicken
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What You Need
- Dijon mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Dried tarragon: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken breast halves: 4, skinless
Let’s Make It!
- Preheat the grill at medium heat and lightly oil its grate.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk the mustard, garlic, tarragon, honey, and lemon juice.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Coat one side of each breast with the freshly whisked mustard sauce.
- Place the chicken breasts, coated side down, on the grill.
- Coat the top of the chicken breasts with the remaining sauce and close the lid of the grill.
Note: You can wrap the chicken pieces in aluminum foil and grill them. This keeps the food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, and makes cleaning up easier.
- Turn the chicken over after 10 minutes to cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken breasts until the pinkish tinge in the center has disappeared and the juices run clear.
- This will take about 20 minutes.
- An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165°F (74°C).
- Take the chicken out of the grill and serve hot with flavored rice and sautéed veggies on the side.
Note: If you wish to store the chicken breasts for later, wrap them up in clean aluminum foil.
I tried making all the three recipes I shared here. Take my word, they are the most delicious dishes I’ve ever made in my kitchen.
Tarragon gives a burst of sweet, pungent, lingering flavor and fragrance to your food – like a mix of anise, cinnamon, basil, and licorice root.
For those of you who don’t like this flavor, try substituting it with dill, rosemary, or basil leaves. To replace dried tarragon, you can use anise seeds or fennel seeds (1 teaspoon of dried tarragon = 1 pinch of these seeds).
The only known side effect of tarragon with some research backing is allergies. An allergic reaction may occur due to cross-reactivity with pollens. One may react to fresh tarragon due to an allergy to a particular type of weed. The reaction may cause a localized itch in one’s mouth (6).
There is less research on the possible medical interactions with tarragon.
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In Conclusion…
Tarragon is a spice that holds a very special place in French cuisine, along with parsley, chervil, and chives. It has a long history of being used in traditional recipes and remedies.
It is believed that the Mongols were the ones to bring tarragon to Europe. They used tarragon to cure diarrhea, stomach ache, obstetric complications, and liver diseases.
Tarragon was used as a sleeping aid and breath freshener because its leaves have copious amounts of essential oils. These oils contain estragole, ocimene, pinene, and limonene – potent antioxidant and antimicrobial agents (7).
Its rich phytochemical profile makes tarragon an ideal herb to have in your kitchen garden as well as your medical supplies kit.
Do try adding tarragon to your signature dishes or brew a simple tea with its dried leaves and roots. If you are into aromatherapy, you can also use tarragon essential oils that are easily available in the market these days.
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- Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of the aerial parts of Artemisia dracunculus in mice, Pharmaceutical Biology, US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
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