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Description
General Herb Information
Mustard - Both Black (Brassica nigra) and White Mustard (B. alba) are grown for medicinal and culinary uses of seeds, while White produces foliage much-prized as a salad and potherb.
Propagation: By seed, easy germination, self-sows freely.
Nature of Plant: Black Mustard grows to 4 feet with yellowish green, smooth leaves and racemes of small yellow flowers. White Mustard is a smaller plant than the black, not over 18 inches high; these plants self-sow too freely for introduction to the flower garden but are an addition to the culinary plot.
Spacing of Mature Plants: 12 inches.
Cultural Requirements: Poor, sandy soil in full sun.
Uses
Seed: (Industrial) Black Mustard seeds mixed with White Mustard seeds, crushed and moistened with water, produce official oil of mustard used in manufacture of oleomargarine, soap, liniment, salad oil and lubricants; (Medicinal) Black as a sterilizing agent, deodorizer, antiseptic, laxative, in foot-baths and for headaches, White in an infusion for bronchitis, rheumatism, gargle, for flatulency, hemorrhoids, laxative; (Culinary) White used in pickles.
Leaf: (Culinary) White in salad, potherb.
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Directions
Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.
Cautions
Not intended for very young children.
If you suffer from cardiovascular problems, consult your health care provider prior to using Mustard Seed.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
