Mustard General Information
Mustard is one of the oldest spices known to man. The Greek mathematician, Pythagoras, highly regarded the medicinal properties of mustard five centuries before Christ, and there is speculation that it was widely used in Africa and China centuries before that. Mustard was perpetuated by Jesus, when he spoke of the power of faith even if it were no larger than a tiny Mustard seed. Though there are different colors of Mustard seeds, they all basically have the same properties, just varying degrees of strengths; white and/or yellow being the strongest, black next, then brown.
Mustard Uses & Scientific Evidence For
Mustard seeds stimulate circulation. A white or yellow Mustard seed plaster can be used to eliminate chest congestion. It warms the skin and opens the lungs to open the airways. Powdered black Mustard seed is used to relieve arthritis, rheumatism, toothache, and other types of soreness or stiffness. Black Mustard seeds also make a soothing footbath and can eliminate colds and headache. The Chinese use Brown Mustard to treat colds, stomach problems, abscesses, rheumatism, lumbago, and ulcers. They use the leaves to treat bladder inflammation. Taken in small doses, Mustard is a wonderful appetite stimulant that also helps with digestion. Taking larger doses though can cause vomiting. Due to the oil and fat content in Mustard seed, it works well to use as a laxative. Oil from the hulls of seeds promotes the growth of hair. Mustard seed oil is also used in massage therapy.
Mustard Safety & Interaction Information
Mustard plant contains no poisonous parts, but the seeds can be an irritant if overused. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known.
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