Botanical name: Mustard black (Brassica nigra) belongs to the family of cruciferous (Brassicaceae). Originally from the Mediterranean region and Central Europe thrives in the wild in fields and roads tips, also farmable. Its height reaches up to 1 m., has leaves sessile game, up doratoeidi sheets, flowers yellow and each pod contains up to 10 seeds. It blooms from June to August.
The mustard seed is one of the oldest plants and already mentioned in the Bible. Even the ancient Greeks and Romans appreciate as herb and Spice. In Central Europe the plant probably spread by the Romans legewnarioys.
Parts of the plant: The ripe seeds collected in August or September. Before keeping dry up a little. Properties: The mustard seed has tonifying digestive and slightly laxative properties. White mustard seed (sinapis alba) used as the black.
Use: Known is the heating of mustard plasters, which in the case of sciatica, rheumatic and arthritis can be placed over the affected area. In the case of bronchitis and Pleurisy rolled compresses with mustard seed relieve the discomfort. The therapeutic effect is due to the mustards, which in case of sensitive skin or frequent use can irritate the skin and cause blisters. The internal use of mustard oil is considered that opens the appetite. Children should not be placed mustard patch more than five minutes, because it irritated the sensitive skin of the.
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