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Description
Mustard Seed is also known by the names Black Mustard, White Mustard, Brown Mustard, Garlic Mustard, Pepper Grass, White Top Mustard, Tansy Mustard, and Hedge Mustard. Mustard is a widely cultivated annual found wild in many parts of the world. The part of this plant used medicinally is the seed, which is collected when ripe in late summer. The word Mustard is from the Latin "mustum ardens," meaning "burning must" because the ground seeds have been mixed with grape must (an unfermented grape juice) to make the condiment Mustard.
In Medieval Europe, Mustard was one of the most common spices used to flavor the bland diet of the time. By the Fourteenth century, Dijon, France had been established as a Mustard center, supported by the Dukes of Burgundy. Today, Dsseldorf is one of the main mustard regions of Germany. At one time, surgeons disinfected their hands with a paste of mustard.
The primary chemical constituents of Mustard Seed include glucosinolates (sinigrin), sinapine, enzyme (myrosin), mucilage, protein, and sulphur. When taken internally, the seeds are laxative, mainly because of the mucilage they produce, but only small doses are advised as they may inflame the stomach. The stimulating, diaphoretic action can also be utilized for fevers, colds, and influenza. But this well known herb has its primary medicinal use as a stimulating external application. The rubefacient action causes a mild irritation to the skin, stimulating the circulation in that area, and relieving muscular and skeletal pain. An infusion or poultice of Mustard will aid in cases of bronchitis and pleurisy. Mustard is often taken as a tea, or ground and sprinkled into a bath.
There are many Mustards used interchangeably with Brassica nigra, commonly known as Black Mustard. These include: White Mustard (Sinapsis alba), Brown Mustard (Brassica juncea), Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata and Alliaria officinalis), Pepper Grass (Lepidium sativum), White Top Mustard (Cardaria draba), Tansy Mustard (Descurainia species), and Hedge Mustard (Sisymbrium officinale).
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
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."
