Tarragon

Source=Leaves of the French tarragon plant, Artemisia dracunculus cv. 'Sativa'
Flavor=Anise-like
Best used=Fresh or frozen. Russian tarragon is not considered of culinary value.
Cooking use=In tartar sauce, as flavoring for cream sauces, in egg dishes and seafood salads. Used as a Rub in poultry dishes.

Tarragon is being researched as an Anti-cancer Activist .
Tarragon is reported to prevent certain cancers, heals herpes outbreaks, and fights flu.
Tarragon contains 72 potential cancer preventives, according to James A. Duke, PhD, a botanist retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and author of The CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. The herb's main cancer-blocking punch comes from a chemical called caffeic acid, which has the ability to cleanse the body of naturally occurring harmful substances known as free radicals. Caffeic acid also has some ability to kill viruses. "Caffeic acid is one ingredient in tarragon I would seek if I were looking to prevent cancer, flu or herpes," says Dr. Duke. "If I had herpes, I would be drinking lemon balm tea with tarragon in it, and I would be applying the tea bag to the blisters," says Dr. Duke. "Both have antiviral activity, and I'm a great believer in synergy." Besides, tarragon will add a pleasant flavor to the tea, he says.