Mustard seed, brown whole OrganicScientific Name: Brassica alba, Sinapsis alba, Brassica nigra AKA: Mustard, white mustard, yellow mustard, black mustard, kedlock Background: Mustard is well known as a culinary condiment. However, it also contains compounds that make it useful for herbal medicine. While mustard may be eaten, the strong spice can be used externally to treat musculoskeletal pain. It can also be used to treat bronchitis, fever, cold and flu. Applications: Stimulant/Laxative/Digestive/Irritant Mustard is primarily used externally to treat discomfort of joints. Fever: Mustard can be used to help reduce fevers and treat the symptoms of cold and flu. Joint pain: Applied externally, mustard can help relieve musculoskelatal pain and cause improved circulation. Laxative: Mustard may be used to induce bowel movements. Dosage: As an infusion, combine 1 tsp mustard flour with 1 cup boiling water. Infuse for 5 minutes and drink 3 times daily. As a poultice, combine powder with water to create a paste. Spread mixture on a cloth and apply to skin for one minute. You may want to place damp gauze over the skin before applying the poultice so that mustard will not stick to it. Safety: More Bulk Herbs and Spices Information: Peppercorn Peppermint Periwinkle Pipsissewa Plantain Pleurisy Pokeweed Poppy Seed Prickly Ash Psyllium For educational purposes only
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