Black Mustard Seeds 100 g, 50 g

Black Mustard Seeds – 100 g ($6.99), 50 g ($4.99)

Benefits:
Nutrients Loaded with vitamins and minerals, mustard seeds are a popular ingredient of Indian and American cuisine. The tiny round seeds were first used in temperate areas of Europe and slowly became popular in the regions of North Africa, Asia, and now the entire world is aware of its benefits. Available in different colours, mustard seeds have a plethora of health benefits and have been used for medicinal purposes for decades.

Mustard seeds, in particular, contain high levels of copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, manganese, and selenium. Mustard seeds are also a great source of several B vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, and vitamin B6. They provide vitamin C, vitamin K, and folic acid too. Mustard seeds are high in dietary fibre and beneficial bioactive compounds like antioxidants and polyunsaturated fats. 20-grams of mustard seeds contain:

Nutrients	Nutritional Value
Calories	101.6 cal
Fibre	2.44 g
Protein	5.22 g
Fat	7.24 g
Vitamin C	1.42 mg
Vitamin K	1.08 mg
Thiamin	0.16 mg
Riboflavin	0.05 mg
Niacin	0.95 mg
Folate	32.4 mg
Calcium	53.2 mg
Iron	1.84 mg
Zinc	1.22 mg
Copper	0.13 mg
Magnesium	74 mg
Phosphorus	165.6 mg
Potassium	147.6 mg
Sodium	2.6 mg
Manganese	0.49 mg
Selenium	41.6 mg

Antioxidants: Mustard seeds are packed with powerful antioxidants that protect your cells. They contain phenolic compounds that neutralise free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage DNA and cell membranes. The phenolics in mustard seeds scavenge these harmful free radicals before they cause oxidative stress and chronic disease. Mustard seeds also contain antioxidant vitamin E. With regular consumption, the antioxidants in mustard seeds can boost immunity, slow ageing, and reduce your risk of illness.

Antimicrobial Compounds such as sinigrin and sinalbin in mustard seeds possess antimicrobial effects against various bacterial strains. This is attributed to their ability to inhibit bacterial enzymes and damage cell membranes.

Cancer Exciting research shows that mustard seeds could help prevent cancer growth due to their unique compounds. These seeds contain glucosinolates and myrosinase, which studies indicate may inhibit the formation and spread of cancer cells. As per a study published in the Journal Human & Experimental Toxicology, the tiny seeds may have chemo-preventive potential and may protect against the effect of carcinogens.

Headache Mustard seeds are also effective when you are suffering from headaches and migraines. The seeds are packed with magnesium that soothes our nerve system and relieves the pain and strain in any different parts of our body. If you suffer from pounding headaches or migraines, mustard seeds could help provide relief. When consumed, the magnesium in mustard seeds may have a calming effect that can ease tense, and tightened nerves and muscles contributing to headaches. By relaxing blood vessels and relieving inflammation, the magnesium in mustard seeds can diminish headache pain and frequency.

Digestion Mustard seeds are also excellent for your digestive system. If you are suffering from the problem of indigestion then mustard seeds can help to get rid of it. The seeds are packed with fiber, which helps in easy bowel movement and enhances the digestive power of the body.

Indigestion and constipation can be uncomfortable, but mustard seeds may help get your digestive system back on track. These seeds are packed with fibre, a nutrient that adds bulk to stool and stimulates regular bowel movements. The fibre in mustard seeds can relieve constipation by promoting gastrointestinal motility. Mustard seeds also contain enzymes that aid digestion and relieve gas and bloating. By optimising digestion and bowel habits, mustard seeds can effectively treat indigestion.

Heart Mustard oil is commonly used in every Indian household and is quite beneficial for people suffering from cardiovascular problems. It helps to manage your cholesterol level and reduces bad cholesterol levels in the blood, which is necessary for your heart health.

The beneficial compounds in mustard oil can lower LDL cholesterol while raising HDL levels. This improves your cholesterol ratio, supporting a healthy heart and circulation. By regulating cholesterol, mustard oil prevents fatty plaque buildup in arteries that can lead to heart disease and stroke. Making mustard oil a part of your regular diet may significantly reduce your risk of cardiovascular problems.

Blood Sugar: For people with type 2 diabetes, incorporating mustard seeds into your diet could help lower blood sugar levels. One study found that taking mustard seed extract supplements along with diabetes medication reduced blood sugar more than medication alone. The compounds in mustard seeds may help regulate insulin and glucose levels. Adding mustard seeds to meals or taking extracts could potentially improve blood sugar control and reduce complications in those with diabetes.

Bones, Teeth, Gums Mustard seeds are also good for your bones as they are packed with a mineral called selenium, which makes your bones stronger. They also help to strengthen your nails, hair, and teeth. Mustard seeds contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help in relieving pain in the gum, bones, and teeth.

Mustard seeds strengthen bones, teeth, gums, hair, and nails due to their selenium content. Selenium is a mineral that enhances bone density and tooth enamel strength. The anti-inflammatory substances in mustard seeds also decrease gum swelling and dental pain. Using mustard oil to massage your gums can stimulate circulation and relieve inflammation.

Skin, Hair It is important to keep your skin hydrated in every season and mustard seeds can help you with this. The seeds hydrate your skin, remove all the impurities and protect your skin from acne. The seeds are packed with anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammation in the body.

Early research indicates that mustard seeds may aid in alleviating inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis. One study discovered that certain compounds in mustard seeds exhibited anti-inflammatory effects that reduced inflammation associated with psoriasis.

Mustard oil, derived from pressed mustard seeds, contains beneficial nutrients that can strengthen and improve hair health. The fatty acids, antioxidants, and proteins in mustard oil nourish hair follicles, promoting shine, growth, and strength. Gently massaging mustard oil into your scalp may help prevent premature greying and hair loss.

In addition to internal benefits, topical use of mustard seed oil hydrates and nourishes the skin. The oils moisturise dryness while clearing dirt and bacteria from pores. Mustard seeds have compounds that reduce acne redness and irritation. With consistent use, mustard seed oil leaves the skin looking revitalised, even-toned, and vibrant.

Aging Aging is inevitable. You cannot stop it from coming. But you can delay it by including mustard seeds in your diet. The seeds are packed with vitamins A, K, and C, which can help to reduce the signs of ageing in a person.

Mustard seeds provide anti-ageing effects through vitamins A, C, and K. These antioxidant vitamins counteract wrinkle-causing free radicals. Vitamin C boosts collagen production for firmer skin, and vitamin A repairs sun damage. The antioxidant activity helps slow visible ageing for a more youthful appearance.

Botanical Name: Sinapis alba
English: White mustard, Yellow mustard, Red mustard Ayurvedic: Siddhaartha, Shveta, Sarshapa, Sarshapa-Gaura
Unani: Khardal Safed
Also, known as: Venkadugu, Safed rai, Dholi rai, Raydo, Moutarde blanche, Echter senf, Moutarde blanche
Habitat: Native of Europe and West Asia. Cultivated in North India as a crop.
Origin: India
Harvested: Cultivated
Parts Used: Seed

General Information:
Black mustard seed is also known as brown mustard. The White Mustard, a native of Europe, common in our fields and by roadsides, and also largely cultivated, is an erect annual, about a foot or more in height, with pinnatifid leaves and large, yellow, cruciferous flowers. It closely resembles the Black Mustard but is smaller. The fruit of the two plants differs considerably in shape, those of the White Mustard being more or less horizontal and hairy, while Black Mustard pods are erect and smooth. The pods of White Mustard are spreading, roundish pods, ribbed and swollen where the seeds are situated, and provided with a very large flattened, sword-shaped beak at the end. Each pod contains four to six globular seeds, about u inch in diameter, yellow both on the surface and internally. The seed-coat, though appearing smooth, on examination with a lens, is seen to be covered with minute pits and to be finely reticulated. The inner seed coats contain a quantity of mucilage, with which the seeds become coated when soaked in water, hence they are often employed to absorb the last traces of moisture in bottles that are not chemically dry. The cotyledons of the seeds contain oil and give a pungent but in odorous emulsion when rubbed with water.

 

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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How Much To Take
It is common that 10g of a fresh herb = 1g when dehydrated.
A daily intake of ½ -1 teaspoon is considered adequate for most individuals.