Mustard is a plant belonging to the cabbage family, which was called by the Greeks name “Sinabe”, and the mustard of special spices in India, where they use for several purposes. Mustard seeds when they are dry are not harmful but they release irritants called “Isotiocyanate ions” when they are grinded with water, resulting in mucous irritation in the mucous membranes, which causes the user’s eyes to bleed.
- Mustard seeds are useful in relieving the symptoms of asthma. They contain excellent magnesium and selenium ratios, which in turn are anti-inflammatory and when kept regularly taken, this helps control the symptoms of asthma.
- Mustard seeds are useful in the treatment of weight loss, including vitamin B complex Kalniasin, folic acid, riboflavin, thiamine, which helps to accelerate the metabolism and weight loss.
- Mustard is resistant to aging; it is rich in antioxidants and vitamins such as: Vitamin A, Vitamin B, C, Carotenoids, Flavonoids and Lutein, which in turn act to delay aging.
- Mustard seeds help to reduce cancer, especially cancer of the digestive system; there are some studies that prove that eating mustard seeds prevents the growth of cancer cells and limits the formation of new cells.
- Relieves joint pain and muscle inflammation, using magnesium and selenium-rich mustard, which act as an anti-inflammatory agent and as a heat-reducing agent, by locating the pain, and then placing a crushed mustard seed in a piece of cloth with warm water on the place, Reduce pain.
- Mustard seeds work to reduce the amount of harmful cholesterol; because they contain vitamin B3, niacin, which reduces cholesterol, protects against hardening of urinary tracts and fat accumulation, and regulates the flow of blood in the arteries.
- Mustard seeds are useful for hair growth, because they contain minerals, vitamins and beta-carotene to promote healthy hair growth, using mustard oil once a week. It relieves stress and eliminates the skin so that mustard oil is left on the hair for an hour. Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
- Mustard seeds are useful in reducing constipation; they contain plant cumin, thick sticky matter, as well as contain an excellent proportion of fibers that increase saliva and improve digestion by eating mustard seeds twice a day.
- Helps reduce inflammation of the skin, by containing sulfur, which acts as an antifungal and bacteria.