Health benefits: Mustard may help reduce the risk of gastrointestinal cancer. It does so because of a constituent called isothiocyanates. It is often considered anti-inflammatory, especially for asthma. It’s a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium and selenium.
Home remedy: A mixture involving mustard, honey, salt, lemon juice and hot water can be used to stop sore throat pain. Instead of drinking it, however, it is used as a gargle.
You’ve probably heard of a mustard plaster, and it is still used today. Spread mustard across the chest, then lay a hot, damp cloth on top of it. Don’t leave it on for very long, as it can cause burns. You can use it on the back and forehead as well. It is considered a natural topical decongestant.
Adding mustard and epsom’s salts to your bath water could help relieve muscle pain. This is useful for strained muscles and for the aches and pain caused by age. The mustard may boost the effects of the soothing salt compound.
By the same token, it can be used on sore feet. Add a couple of teaspoons of prepared mustard to a foot bath, and then soak your feet. Leave them in about half an hour, then dry them off.
About the House and Yard: Bottles that develop odor problems may be "descented" by a mix of mustard and hot water. Put the ingredients in the bottle and shake thoroughly. Dump it out, rinse and voila! No odor.
Some garden weeds can be prevented by white mustard. It puts out a chemical that can stop weeds from growing or make them considerably smaller. There are two drawbacks to this. One, it could also harm some garden plants with that same chemical. Two, it could decide to sprout.
If you have problems with deer and other large animals grazing on your garden, prepared mustard could provide a solution. When they smell it, the scent will be similar to that of sweaty humans. Smear tin plates (pie pans, etc.) with a generous helping of prepared mustard and hang them around your garden. The critters will go bother some other gardener.
Skunks are a hazard to the olfactory system, but you don’t necessarily have to wait ten or more days to get rid of the smell. This requires powdered dry mustard and hot water. Pour the fluid over the object (including pets) and rinse to get rid of the odor. Make sure to rinse well, especially if it’s on something living, like the family dog.
Skin and Hair Care: These uses require a test first to make sure your skin can handle the treatment. Mustard can cause burns, especially if you have sensitive skin. Rub a little mustard on the inside of your wrist to test your reaction to it.
Prepared mustard can be used as an inexpensive facial mask. Put a thin coat of mustard on your face and let it sit for one to five minutes (depending on tolerance), then rinse off. If you begin to have a burning sensation, take it off immediately.
Mustard is considered a counter irritant, due to the oils found in the seeds. That is both good and bad; very sensitive people may need to avoid using it in amounts other than food. It is also thought to be connected with goiter formation, though there is no proof of that theory at this point. Mustard oil should never be ingested. It should also be viewed with some caution before topical use.
There are no known drug interactions or side effects other than those mentioned above. However, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid it, as there isn’t enough known about the effects on the child.
Home remedy: A mixture involving mustard, honey, salt, lemon juice and hot water can be used to stop sore throat pain. Instead of drinking it, however, it is used as a gargle.
You’ve probably heard of a mustard plaster, and it is still used today. Spread mustard across the chest, then lay a hot, damp cloth on top of it. Don’t leave it on for very long, as it can cause burns. You can use it on the back and forehead as well. It is considered a natural topical decongestant.
Adding mustard and epsom’s salts to your bath water could help relieve muscle pain. This is useful for strained muscles and for the aches and pain caused by age. The mustard may boost the effects of the soothing salt compound.
By the same token, it can be used on sore feet. Add a couple of teaspoons of prepared mustard to a foot bath, and then soak your feet. Leave them in about half an hour, then dry them off.
About the House and Yard: Bottles that develop odor problems may be "descented" by a mix of mustard and hot water. Put the ingredients in the bottle and shake thoroughly. Dump it out, rinse and voila! No odor.
Some garden weeds can be prevented by white mustard. It puts out a chemical that can stop weeds from growing or make them considerably smaller. There are two drawbacks to this. One, it could also harm some garden plants with that same chemical. Two, it could decide to sprout.
If you have problems with deer and other large animals grazing on your garden, prepared mustard could provide a solution. When they smell it, the scent will be similar to that of sweaty humans. Smear tin plates (pie pans, etc.) with a generous helping of prepared mustard and hang them around your garden. The critters will go bother some other gardener.
Skunks are a hazard to the olfactory system, but you don’t necessarily have to wait ten or more days to get rid of the smell. This requires powdered dry mustard and hot water. Pour the fluid over the object (including pets) and rinse to get rid of the odor. Make sure to rinse well, especially if it’s on something living, like the family dog.
Skin and Hair Care: These uses require a test first to make sure your skin can handle the treatment. Mustard can cause burns, especially if you have sensitive skin. Rub a little mustard on the inside of your wrist to test your reaction to it.
Prepared mustard can be used as an inexpensive facial mask. Put a thin coat of mustard on your face and let it sit for one to five minutes (depending on tolerance), then rinse off. If you begin to have a burning sensation, take it off immediately.
Mustard is considered a counter irritant, due to the oils found in the seeds. That is both good and bad; very sensitive people may need to avoid using it in amounts other than food. It is also thought to be connected with goiter formation, though there is no proof of that theory at this point. Mustard oil should never be ingested. It should also be viewed with some caution before topical use.
There are no known drug interactions or side effects other than those mentioned above. However, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid it, as there isn’t enough known about the effects on the child.
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Dad, me and the Canadian seed growers checking our field of mustard!!
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