๐บMustard is used worldwide in food .
๐บIn Ayurveda it is used both internally and externally there are mainly 2 varieties white and brown both have almost similar properties.
๐บIt is light to digest, bitter and pungent in taste, penetrative and hot in potency.
๐บIt is rich in dietary fibers , minerals vitamin ( A,C,K,B complex) and essential oil.
๐บ Part used- seeds and seed oil.
๐บMustard seeds or Rai benefits
๐It regulate metabolism,increase digestive strength , relieve stomach pain, relieve gas , cramps and constipation. โบ๏ธ
๐ Good for bone and teeth. ๐
๐It is a cardiac tonic, decrease cholesterol and triglycerides levels . ๐
๐ In headache put 2-2 drops of oil in each nostril to get relief.
๐It is used in skin diseases like in itching, abscess, boil and eczema. ๐คฉ
๐It relieves worms infestation.
๐It is used in psychiatric disorders. (put in nose).
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๐It is useful in splenomegaly.
๐ It is used in hearing issues.
๐ Good to use in throat diseases.
๐Mustard is anti aging as it is full of anti oxidants. ๐
๐It is antifungal and antimicrobial.
๐บMustard or Rai External Use
โ Itโs paste is prepared by grounding it with water and applied only for 5 to 10 minutes and if one feel burning then remove immediately. Apply paste in following conditions-
1.It improves blood circulation in paralysis if applied locally.
- Its paste quicken pus formation in abscess
- In arthritis itโs paste helps in reducing stiffness in joint and hence improve joint flexibility.
- In itching.
๐ Itโs oil when applied on scalp promote hair growth and prevent cough and cold when applied on chest and back.
๐ท Cautions
โIt should
be avoid if there is burning sensation , burning urine , acidity and bleeding disorders
โ If use in excess it can irritate stomach, intestine and sometimes causes bleeding problem.
โ Pitta prakriti person should not use it moderation
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โ It can be used in children, pregnancy, lactation in small amount.
โ Use 1-2 gm of mustard in cooking food along with ghee is best way to use.