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MUSTARD
Mustard seeds have been cultivated and used as an herbal medicine for medicinal purposes since ancient times, especially in the Mediterranean region and other countries/continents such as India and Europe. It is also known as Brassica nigra or Brassica juncea (1). Brassica juncea (brown mustard) is used to treat various diseases, especially in traditional Chinese or Indian medicine (2).
Each yellow mustard seed contains about 30% fat, carbohydrates and 25% protein. The rest consists of fiber, water, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients such as mustard oil glycosides (3).
Mustard leaves contain a high concentration of vitamin A (3). This vitamin is an essential nutrient containing retinoids, which also contribute to immunity, reproduction, vision and cell development. Along with this vitamin, mustard also contains vitamins C, K, E, B6, as well as calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc and sodium (4).
Benefits of mustard
Mustard has a digestive and antibiotic effect. It is also anti-inflammatory, stimulates blood circulation and cleanses the body of toxins. For example, mustard can be used in compresses for rheumatic diseases. The same applies to arthritis in the joints. This is because mustard oils stimulate blood circulation, intensively warm the affected area and remove the metabolic products that have accumulated so far. This ensures that swelling and inflammation decrease faster. Muscle aches are another problem that you can fight by consuming mustard. Mustard seeds are good for circulatory disorders in capillaries. It is very effective against Reyno Syndrome, especially in the hands and feet.
One of the diseases for which mustard is known and most effective is restless leg syndrome. This disorder, which causes discomfort especially at night and causes sleep problems, significantly reduces the functionality of life. Mustard seed is very effective in relieving this discomfort (3, 4). It is also good for sleep disorders, improves sleep quality and thus eliminates insomnia-related problems (3, 4). Mustard in seed form contains selenium intensively. This substance is also an effective substance that supports those struggling with asthma (4).
With its digestive system regulating effect, it restores the intestinal flora and reduces complaints such as bloating and constipation. Mustard seed has an accelerating effect on metabolism (4). It also has an effect on the elimination of acidic products that occur in detox. It has the ability to bind heavy metals excreted into the intestines on the liver and bile (2, 3). It prevents hair loss, nail breakage, skin and skin cracks and acne formation during the detox process. It also contributes to the reduction of muscle pains that occur during detoxification because it supports the optimal absorption of biotin in the intestines.
Mustard has significant antibacterial and antifungal potential. In particular, the brown mustard extract and fractions contained in the capsule may help combat various types of bacterial contamination. The methanol extract and n-hexane fraction of the plant showed the highest antibacterial potential against Bacillus subtilis, E. coli and Rhodococcus spp, among others (3).
REFERENCES
- Agrawal S, Yallatikar T, Gurjar P. Brassica Nigra: Ethopharmacological Review of Routinely Used Spice. Curr Drug Diskov Technology. 2019;16(1):40-47. doi: 10.2174/1570163815666180308143400. PMID: 29521240.
- Reka Szőllősi, Chapter 25 – Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) Seeds in Health, Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention (Second Edition), Academic Press, 2020, Pages 357-364, ISBN 9780128185537, https:// doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818553-7.00025-5.
- Frazie MD, Kim MJ, Ku KM. Health-Promoting Phytochemicals from 11 Mustard Varieties at Baby Leaf and Mature Stages. Molecules. 2017;22(10):1749. Published October 17, 2017. doi:10.3390/molecules22101749
- Food Data Central: Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted, SR Legacy, 1/1/2019.