A powder to be handled with care

Known for its stimulating action on tissues, black mustard powder is used in muscle and decongestion treatments. It is also incorporated in very small quantities into very hot spicy preparations.

Description

Dark brown to ochre powder, sulfurous and pungent odor, very hot and intense taste after rehydration.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Black mustard
• Latin name: Brassica nigra
• Family: Brassicaceae
• Part used: Seed
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Southern Europe, India, Middle East
• English name: Black mustard powder
• Name in German: Schwarzes Senfpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de mostaza negra
• Name in Italian: Polvere di senape nera
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق الخردل الأسود

Main virtues

Powerful rubefacient, external stimulant, local tonic, digestive (in small culinary quantities).

Main constituents

Sinigrin (glucosinolate), myrosinase, fatty oil, mucilages, volatile sulfur compounds.

Traditional use and dosage

• Poultice: paste made with lukewarm water, applied for a maximum of 5 minutes on a non-sensitive area, to be removed as soon as strong tingling occurs.
• Cooking: optionally added to hot spice blends (in very small doses).

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• ⚠ Powerful rubefacient effect: handle with extreme caution, risk of skin burn.
• Contraindicated in children, pregnant women, sensitive or damaged skin.
• Do not inhale the powder or ingest it in excess.

History and use

From Greco-Roman medicinal traditions to modern folk practices, black mustard has been used for its localized warming effects. The powder is a highly active, concentrated form reserved for demanding traditional treatments.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: opaque airtight jar or lined kraft bag.
• Storage: Protect from humidity, light and air.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Circulatory Herbal Medicine Manuals
• Traditional European Pharmacopoeia

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