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Mustard Benefits
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Mustard benefits have long been noted for their anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and laxative properties. It may also have anti-carcinogenic properties.
Mustard refers to plants in the genera brassica and sinapis which are prized for their small seeds that are used as a spice. Mustard seeds are typically ground and mixed with water and vinegar to produce the familiar yellow-colored condiment also called mustard often used to accompany hotdogs and other sausages. Mustard seeds are round and measure about 1 to 2 mm in diameter. |
 The all-important mustard seeds are likewise pressed to produce mustard oil. Mustard seeds are also made into forms such as paste, powder or flour and are used to spice meat, fish or egg dishes. Meanwhile, the leaves can be used in salads as an edible green.
There are several varieties of mustard: white mustard (typically grows in the Mediterranean and Africa), brown mustard (normally from the Himalayas) and black mustard (from South America and the U.S.). White mustard seeds possess the mildest taste and are used to make the familiar yellow mustard condiment. Black and brown mustard seeds have very pungent tastes and the latter is the variety used to make Dijon mustard.
Nowadays, Canada is the largest commercial producer of mustard seeds, accounting for about 90% of supply. Other major producers are Hungary, the UK, India, Pakistan and the United States.
Mustard seeds have substantial content of the following health food nutrients:
In addition, mustard seeds have a considerable content of phytonutrients called glucosinolates. They also have the myrosinase enzymes that can react with the glucosinolates to form other phytonutrients called isothiocyanates.
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The following are the mustard benefits that may be derived from consuming this herb:
Mustard may have good prospects in fighting certain forms of cancer due to its phytonutrient content. Mustard may help improve digestion. Mustard may help speed up metabolism. Mustard may help in the treatment of certain skin ailments and diseases. Mustard may help alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Mustard may help ease symptoms of bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia. A poultice of the black mustard is typically placed on the chest area for this purpose. Mustard may help fight migraines and headaches. Mustard may help lower blood pressure that may be helpful in preventing cardiovascular diseases.
It should be noted that the use of mustard for prolonged periods is not recommended due to toxicity, particularly to those individuals suffering from dyspepsia and those with urinary tract ailments. Children should also not be given mustard due to risk of intoxication. |
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