A classic of stimulating applications

As a poultice, mustard powder stimulates microcirculation and relieves muscle and joint pain. It is also incorporated into invigorating foot baths and heating compresses to clear the airways.

Description

Fine to medium powder, dark brown to pale yellow depending on grinding, pungent odor, very strong, hot taste, activated by moisture.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Brown mustard, Sarepta mustard
• Latin name: Brassica juncea
• Family: Brassicaceae
• Part used: Seed
• Form: Powder
• Origin: India, South Asia, cultivated Europe
• English name: Brown mustard powder
• German name: Braunes Senfpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de mostaza morena
• Name in Italian: Polvere di senape bruna
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق الخردل البني

Main virtues

Rubefacient, stimulant, external tonic, digestive (spice), warming.

Main constituents

Glucosinolates (sinalbin, sinigrin), myrosinase (activating enzyme), fatty oil, mucilages, minerals (calcium, magnesium).

Traditional use and dosage

• Poultice: mix 1 to 2 tablespoons with warm water to form a paste, apply for 5 to 10 minutes to the area to be stimulated, never on damaged skin.
• Culinary use: in very small quantities in sauces, pickles, homemade mustards, spicy dishes.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• ⚠ Highly irritating: do not use pure on the skin without support or limit the duration of application.
• Not recommended for children, pregnant women or those with sensitive or damaged skin.
• Keep away from eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.

History and use

Already used in Greco-Roman medicine to stimulate circulation, mustard powder has survived the centuries as a popular rubdown. Still used in Ayurvedic and Asian cultures, it remains a favorite ingredient in natural tonic treatments and strong cuisines.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or airtight opaque box.
• Storage: Protect from humidity, air and light.
• Shelf life: 12 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Oriental pharmacopoeias and manuals of traditional herbal medicine
• Works on medicinal and popular cuisine

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