Mustard seeds are extracted from the Black Mustard plant and have many health benefits.

Mustard seeds are commonly known as the ‘Rai dana’ in India and can be easily found in any part of India. It is also found in North Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Firstly it was introduced on the Pacific Coast of North America and was used as a spice. The seeds of the plant are very helpful and the oil can be extracted with it which is the main beneficiary agent in the plant.       

The botanical name of Mustard seeds is Brassica nigra and belongs to the family Brassicaceae. It has much variety in terms of color but generally, it is found in black color. The yellow and white color mustard is also grown in some regions.
 

The seeds in the plant are used to cover with green skin same as Black Cardamom which works to protect it from harmful attacks.

Human Health and Mustard Seeds/Oil

Mustard oil has been used as massage oil since ancient ages by our grandmother this is because it is used to strengthen the bones of the body. It is also used for the treatment of the common cold because it has heat-generating ingredients. it has anti-inflammatory,anti-oxidative, and anti-cancerous properties.

Important Health Benefits of Mustard Seeds

Cure Cancer

Mustard seeds are filled with many compounds like glucosinolates and myrosinase which help our body prevent the development of cancerous cells in our body. It also has chemopreventive properties that can be used for treating carcinogens. A study that has been conducted by the Journal of Human & Experimental Toxicology reveals the importance of tiny seeds in human health.

Cure for Headache

The seeds are packed with a huge quantity of Magnesium that works magnificently on soothing the nerves which work to relax your headache and relief it from migration. The consumption of Mustard seeds also works for many pains in our body.

Good for Digestive Health

Mustard Seeds are a great source of fiber and hence can be used to treat many digestive-related problems in our body. Whenever our digestive system is attacked by external viruses and bacteria it helps your body to fight with them and keep them out of your body.

Cure for Heart

Cardiovascular health has become a serious concern for most of us and many young are also being affected by diseases like heart attacks and reduced bad cholesterol from your blood and controlling the cholesterol level in the body.

Strengthens Your Bones

Mustard seeds contain the properties like anti-inflammation, anti-oxidant that help your body to reduce the pain in teeth, gums. The presence of selenium in mustard seeds makes it very useful for making the bones stronger. It also makes our hair, nails, and teeth strong.

Cure for Skin

   
Mustard has anti-inflammatory properties that are used to cure many skin-related problems like acne, hydrate, and remove darkness. The skin in summer needs a hydrated compound that keeps our skin hydrated and mustard seeds can also be used to remove all impurities from the skin.

Mustard seeds are a great source of meditative properties that are stated above hence we should involve the use of mustard in our diet. We can take some amount of seeds in our daily diet or can use the mustard oil while cooking. We can also use it in our pickle, salad, and chutney.

As Mustard, Indian Ayurveda has many other herbal medicines like Cinnamon, Tulsi, Badi Elaichi, Ajwain, etc.

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