It is an
important medicinal plant that is used in the treatment of various ailments.
The botanical name for White and yellow mustard is Sinapis alba, Black mustard
is Brassica nigra, and Indian mustard is Brassica juicea is which belongs to
the Cruciferae (Brassicaceae) family. It is a culinary substance that is famous
for its odor and carminative effect.
Hindi
– Rai
Gujarati
– Rai
Kannada
– Sasave
Kashmir
– Aasur
Malayalam
– Kaduku
Punjabi
– Rai
Banarasi
– Keela sarson
Sanskrit
– Asuri
Tamil
– Kadugu
Telugu
– Avalu
Urdu
– Banarasi rai
Spanish
– Mostaza
French
– Moutarde
German
– Senfsaat
Swedish
– Senap Arabic
Chinese
– Chieh
Japanese
– Shiro Karashi
The white and yellow mustard is mostly
found in Southern Europe, brown mustard from china and black mustards are found
widely in the Southern Mediterranean region. The white mustard is cultivated in
Australia, China, Chile, Denmark, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, Netherlands,
North Africa, Canada, and the USA. It
usually grows in clay loam soil and is cultivated during the rainy season from
July to November in South India
It is an annual plant that grows at a
height of 16cm and the yellow flowers grow like clusters of 2-12 flowers and
the seeds are red to brown.
Part
used: Seed, seed oil
Taste:
Pungent and Bitter
Potency:
Hot
On
chemical compound analysis of the mustard, it includes
Mustard oil: glycerides of arachidic
(0.5%), behenic (2-3%), eicosenoic (7-8%), erusic (40-60%), lignoceric (1-2%),
linoleic (14-28%), oleic acid (20-22%), and myristic (0.5-10%)
Black mustard seed: (35-40%) fixed oil and a glycoside known as sinigrin
with an enzyme myrosin, Allyl isothiocyanate.
ACTIONS:
The
dose of the drug used according to physicians
Seed powder: 2-4g
Do
not use this herb if you are allergic to the constituents of the Munnaka
Polycystic
ovary syndrome:
Mustard oil contains Omega-3 and Omega-6
fatty acids which show a positive effect in the treatment of polycystic ovary
syndrome and it also shows development in the tissues of the ovary
Weight
loss:
Mustard oil contains mono and
polyunsaturated fatty acids which help to reduce the triglycerides level in
your body and also reduce the risk for developing obesity by reducing the
metabolism of your body
Diabetes:
The use of mustard oil reduces the blood
sugar level and prevent pancreatic cell damage and increases the secretion of
insulin because mustard is rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acid and also it
contains an antioxidant effect
Hair
growth:
Applying the mustard oil to your scalp is
the effective way to control hair fall and stimulate the growth of hair by
opening the pores in the scalp and nourishes your hair
Grey
hair:
Mustard contains monosaturated fat and
Omega fatty acids which contain antifungal and antibacterial effects which
result in increased melanin production and leads to concealing the grey color
of hair
Arthritis:
The mustard oil gets absorbed into the
skin and helps to get relief from stiff muscles, nerves, and ligaments and it
also helps to decrease the pain and inflammation which is associated with
arthritis
Cardioprotective
effects:
Mustard contains certain chemical compounds
which are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which are present
along with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. The presence of these acids helps
to increase the HDL (good) cholesterol and decrease the LDL (bad) cholesterol
which minimizes the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases
Cancer:
Mustard contains Glucosinolate which has an
anti-carcinogenic activity that produces its action by suppressing the genes
which help in the cancerous tumor formation. This phytonutrient gives
protection against the gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers
Asthma:
According to Ayurveda, it is considered a
natural therapy to treat asthma. Apply the mustard oil on your chest if you
experience an attack of asthma this oil helps to improve the airflow to the respiratory
tract and helps to breathe easily.
Decongestant:
As we discussed earlier, mustard oil
contains certain chemical compounds which help to treat respiratory tract
infections. The use of mustard oil helps to control cough and cold by applying
the oil along with camphor on the chest which helps to breathe easily
Appetite:
The use of mustard oil helps to increase
the appetite by stimulating the gastric juices in the stomach by producing its
effect on the intestinal lining.
The Mustard comes in various formulations includes
Mustard
oil for face:
Apply the mustard oil on the regular basis
and you can also mix it with your face pack which makes your skin glow and
reduce dullness
Mustard
oil for acne:
Take the required amount of mustard oil
and add a pinch of turmeric powder into it and 2 teaspoons of yogurt and mix it
and apply this paste in the affected area to treat acne regularly
Is Mustard oil
available in the market?
Yes,
it is available in the market and it can be brought from online websites or
ayurvedic medical stores.
How to store Mustard
oil?
It should be stored in an airtight container and keep the medicines
away from the heat and light and Do not keep the
medicines reaching out to children
Is mustard oil good for massage?
Yes, massaging the mustard oil on the
stomach area helps to treat enlargement of the spleen and it also prevents
infection, cirrhosis.