Mustard powder: application in medicine and cosmetology

Mustard powder is a widely known product that was used in ancient times. Thanks to its useful properties, it is used in folk medicine, cooking and cosmetology.

Mustard powder: composition and properties

Mustard is a herbaceous plant, whose home is considered to be Asia. After flowering on the stems of grass, pods with fragrant seeds are formed - it is from these that the mustard powder is subsequently made.

The composition of this product contains saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamins A and E, niacin, thiamine and riboflavin. In addition, the grains contain sodium, potassium, magnesium iron and phosphorus. Caloric content of this product is 378 kcal per 100 g.

It's no secret that mustard powder is an indispensable seasoning, which is used by almost every mistress. For example, all the mustard is prepared from it. In addition, the powder is added to meat dishes. This seasoning is well combined with minced meat and fish dishes, as it gives them spice, softness and sharpness. But this does not end the useful properties of the product.

Mustard is also a natural preservative and antiseptic. That's why I use it to conserve vegetables.

Mustard powder in medicine

Scientists argue that the regular use of moderate portions of mustard (in the food) increases the amount of gastric juice and normalizes the digestive tract.

In addition, powder from mustard grains is used to treat colds. For example, all are known mustard plasters, which are used to warm up the chest when coughing. In addition, hot foot baths are prepared from the powder to help fight the cold and get rid of the common cold. By the way, dry mustard powder can be simply poured into socks (and wear this outfit 2 - 4 hours) - this is really a good folk remedy for rhinitis.

There are other recipes. For example, warming ointments are prepared from the powder , which help to relieve pain in rheumatism. It is believed that chewing mustard grains helps to ease the toothache.

Mustard powder in cosmetology

Recently, this product has become increasingly popular among beauties, as it helps to cope with a lot of cosmetic problems. For example, the mustard wrap is effective, which helps to get rid of cellulite. For the procedure, you need to mix equal amounts of honey, mustard powder and water, apply to problem areas, cover with a plastic wrap. In the next half an hour, intensive physical exertion is recommended, after which you must take a shower and lubricate the skin with a moisturizing cream.

Mustard powder for hair is useful. It is used for washing instead of shampoo. To prepare the product you need to dissolve three tablespoons of dry powder in a glass of warm water, then apply to the scalp and gently rub it for five minutes. After this, wash the hair thoroughly with clean water. Women's testimonies indicate that with the regular use of mustard shampoo, the hair and scalp become healthier, the growth of curls is accelerated. By the way, from the mustard powder is also prepared for hair masks. It is mixed with different products. But the most popular are masks with sour cream and egg yolk.