Mustard (Brassica nigra/juncea)-Healing with Herbs

Mustard (Brassica nigra/juncea)-Healing with Herbs

Mustard (Brassica nigra/juncea) are the tiny, black, brown or yellow seeds of the mustard plant which are available in dried form.

Benefits

• Mustard oil stimulates circulation which helps palliate muscular pains and ease stiff muscles.
• The oil does not contain a high amount of saturated fatty acids and thus reduces the risk of coronary heart diseases.
• Bronchitis and other respiratory problems can be cured with the help of Mustard seeds.
• It is an effective remedy against scorpion stings and snake bites.
• Also toothache, colic, rheumatism and epilepsy can be treated with mustard.

How to use Mustard

• Infuse the seeds in water and let it cool down for 5 minutes. Take this tea three times a day to cure bronchitis. It can also be an effective remedy for colds and fever.
• Intake of Mustard oil combined with Turmeric or Garlic will help in relieving muscular and joint pains.
• Rub the oil or apply it as a poultice to soothe skin irritation.
• Use Mustard oil as a bath oil to reduce the effect of colds.