- Botanical Name : Myristica Fragrans
- Family Name : Myristicace
- Other Name – Mustard, Black Mustard, White Mustard, Yellow Mustard, kedlock, Yellow Mustard Seed, White Mustard Seed
Uses of Mustard Seeds
- Cough
- Asthma
- Bronchitis disorders
- Headache
- Liver problems
- Spleen problems
- Urinary problems
- Hiccup
- Digestive disorders
- Toothache
- Nervous problems
- Rheumatism
- Epilepsy
- Sciatica
- Hair problems
- Colic
How to Use in Different Diseases?
- The rubefacient action causes a mild irritation to the skin, stimulating the circulation in that area and relieving muscular and skeletal pain
- Mustard is used in the form of poultices for external application to inflammation, pneumonia, and other diseases of the respiratory organs
- It is a very useful application for chilblains, chronic rheumatism, colic, etc
- It also acts as an excellent fomentation
- It is to treat promotes the growth of the hair
- A strong infusion of the herb is excellent in asthma
- The seeds formed a special remedy for sciatica
- Hot water poured on bruised seeds makes a stimulant foot bath, good for colds and headaches
- It is useful for treating alopecia, epilepsy, snakebite, and toothache
- The seed is also used internally, when it is appetizer, digestive, diuretic, emetic and tonic
- A decoction of the seeds is used in the treatment of indurations of the liver and spleen
- Mustard tea is useful in hiccup
- An infusion of the seed is useful for rhrumatism , sore throat and bronchitis disorders
Parts Used
- Seeds
Dosage
- Infusion – 15ml
- Tea – 2 to 4gm
- Decoction – 5 to 10ml
Preparations
Infusion, Tea, Decoction
