Tarragon

Native to southern Europe, Tarragon’s aniseed flavour was first introduced to Britain during the Tudor period.  Combine with parsley, chives and chervil to create a classic ‘fines herbes’. One for the first aid kit to treat snake bites, a tarragon tea also alleviates insomnia and constipation

Henry VIII was said to have divorced Catherine of Aragon because of her excessive use of Tarragon!