MEDICINAL USE OF MUSTARD
Mustard are dried ripe seeds of Brassica nigra or Brassica juncea (Indian mustard) and their varieties. It belongs to family Cruciferae. Black Mustard seeds are extensively cultivated in Europe, U.S.A. and India. The colour varies from black or dark brown or reddish-brown. Crushed seeds have pungent odour and its tastes bitter. Black mustard seeds contain about 30% fixed oil, 20% proteins and 0.7 to 1.3% of volatile oil. The mustard seed contains about 4% of isothiocynate glycoside called sinigrin (Potassium myronate). Because of enzyme myrosin, in presence of water, sinigrin is hydrolyzed into allyl isothiocynate. It is a condiment. It is emetic when used internally in higher doses. Externally, it is used as counter irritant and rubefacient in the form of poultice or plasters. All the activity o seed is due to sinigrin or consequent volatile mustard oil.
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By Games, June 16, 2010 @ 4:23 pm
Mustards are a widely used condiment in Indian food preparations and are known for their medicinal properties in curing digestive problems and improving appetite.
By skin brightening, July 3, 2010 @ 6:10 am
Did you know that in the Middle Ages, mustard was popularly used to treat war wounds?
It is also known for its wondrous medicinal properties.
By email spider, July 13, 2010 @ 4:57 am
Mustard is an ingredient that adds a great flavor to various kinds of foods. Along with its culinary applications, it has great medicinal properties.
By email spider, July 13, 2010 @ 12:32 pm
My dog doesn’t eat regular food. Pet foods of good quality should be used in order to keep pets
happy and healthy.