6 days ago

Ayurvedic Home Remedies Highlight Mustard Seeds’ Traditional Uses

Mustard seeds are small seeds often used to flavor Indian food.

The article says Ayurveda considers them hot and pungent.

It describes them as useful for balancing some body energies called doshas.

A paste made from ground mustard seeds and vinegar is suggested for some skin problems.

Warm mustard oil mixed with garlic or mustard seeds is recommended for massaging sore joints.

Mustard powder in a foot soak is said to help with head heaviness.

A mustard-and-wheat paste is suggested as a short chest poultice for congestion.

The article also highlights several Patanjali products connected with these traditional uses.

Key facts

Ayurvedic properties: Mustard seeds are described as pungent, warming, useful for digestion, and balancing Vata and Kapha while increasing Pitta.
Skin remedy: Ground mustard seeds may be mixed with apple cider or jamun vinegar into a paste for itching, irritation, dryness, rashes, and stretch marks.
Joint remedy: Crushed garlic or mustard seeds may be warmed in mustard oil and massaged onto painful joints.
Congestion remedy: Mustard powder may be used in a warm foot soak or combined with wheat flour as a chest poultice.
Suggested poultice duration: The article says to keep the chest poultice on for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrients listed: The article says mustard seeds contain calcium, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B-3 (niacin).
Related products: The article mentions Patanjali Khubkala Hedge Mustard Seeds, Patanjali Kolhu Mustard Oil, and Patanjali Apple Vinegar.

freepressjournal.in · 6 days ago