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Mustard
Family:
Cruciferae |
Latin Name:
Brassica species |
Description
Mustards have a strong smell and flowers that form a rounded Maltese cross. They produce a long, slender fruit pod with small seeds, which can be viable for many years. Height: 4-6 feet. Blooms: early summer.
Common Uses
White mustard is used externally in poultices to treat respiratory infections and arthritic joints. It may be taken as a tea for colds, flu, or digestive disorders. Black mustard is used externally as a pain reliever. Black mustard is a powerful germicide and before common hand sanitizers, surgeons used it to disinfect their hands.
History
Early Romans ground the seeds and mixed them with wine to make an early version of modern table mustard. By the 17th century, France became the main source of table mustard. Mustard was also used for a variety of ailments, such as digestive problems, seizures, toothaches, and headaches.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Dr. Singha’s Mustard Bath, Rescue Remedy Cream, Homeopathic
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