The mustard plant is from plant species Brassica and Sinapis in the family Brassicaceae (the mustard family). Mustard seed is widely and mainly used as a spice all over the world. Grinding and mixing the seeds with water, vinegar, or other liquids creates the yellow condiment known as prepared mustard. The mustard seeds can also be pressed to make oil out of mustard seeds, while the leaves can be eaten as mustard green or can be used as veggie.
Types of Mustard:
There are several different varieties of mustard– namely yellow mustard, black mustard and brown mustard.
Yellow mustard has yellow coated seeds and are grown in North American condiment industry used to produce yellow mustard condiment, mayonnaise and salad dressings. The seed of yellow mustard is used as binding agent and protein extender in prepared meats.
Brown mustards have reddish brown to dark brown seed coating. Both brown and black mustards are used to create products that are spicier than yellow mustard condiments.
Health Benefits of Mustard:
- The tiny mustard seeds are effective against psoriasis a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder. Mustard seed has anti-inflammatory agent properties, and is used as part of future psoriasis treatments. The usage of these seeds also stimulate the activities of beneficial enzymes, which encourage healing action against psoriasis-led legions.
- Mustard seeds offer therapeutic relief in contact dermatitis, a condition in which the skin develops an itchy rash when it comes in contact with an allergen. Mustard seeds consumption help in healing the symptoms associated with contact dermatitis such as healing of tissues and reduction in ear swelling.
- Mustard oil, oil extracted from mustard seeds, is known to be a healthier option than other cooking oils for the heart as there is presence of omega-3 fatty acid content in mustard.
- Mustard seeds have been widely used against cold and sinus problems as it has heat generating properties. Mustard helps in clearing the mucus in the air passage.
- Mustard have redness producing properties, therefore when applied as a plaster, can exercise analgesic effects and can provide relief from muscle aches. Also mustard plaster has warmer effects that may cause sore blistering if applied directly on the skin.
- Mustard products contain antioxidants that protects against infections caused by various kinds of bacteria and fungi.
Mustard products are also used for skin and hair care as mustard seeds are rich in Vitamin A and omega 3 fatty acids.
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