latin name: Tagetes lucida

Mexican Tarragon has been used traditionally in Mexican cultures for stomach aches and nausea. It has also been taken for colds and fevers. The plant, also known as pericón, was an important medicine in ancient Mexico, named after the water goddess Ayauh. It was thought of as treating the illnesses of the gods. Today, the flower petals are used to make teas that treat the common cold, intestinal gas and diarrhea. As an herb used in cooking, it has has a wonderful tarragon flavor.