benefits of mustard seeds

Benefits of Mustard Seeds

41. Helps reduce constipation
Helps reduce constipation and may relieve symptoms of piles and fissures: The seeds contain a unique substance called mucilage which is a thick slimy substance that is the key to relieving constipation. Apart from that, it is also high in fibre. In addition, mustard seeds are known to increase the production of saliva, leading to better digestion.
42. Fights skin infections
Mustard seeds are a great way to curb skin infections. Sulphur gives the seed anti fungal and anti bacterial properties that help fight common skin ailments.
43. Improves immunity
Because mustard has a large number of elemental minerals like iron, manganese, copper etc., it helps improve the body s ability to fight disease.always remember to use mustard seeds in moderation. Even though it has great healing properties, it can also be toxic in large quantities. Make sure you ask your physician before you self medicate.
44. Size is a mustard seed
A mustard seed is amller than a peppercorn. It is a the round portion of a clove. Answer If you can picture a poppy seed, there EXTEREMLY tiny, than picture 1/3 of let (less than 1/2) than u hav a mustard seed.
45. Good source of selenium
Mustard seeds are good source of selenium, which is known for its anti-inflammatory effects. Selenium is nutrient that helps in reducing the severity of asthma, certain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and even cancer.Mustard seeds are good source of selenium, which is known for its anti-inflammatory effects. Selenium is nutrient that helps in reducing the severity of asthma, certain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and even cancer.The oil extract from mustard seeds has an incredible property of lowering high blood pressure.
46. Heart attacks
Mustards seed and mustard oil also helps prevent heart attacks and diabetic heart disease, thus making it the most preferred oil, recommended by doctors and dieticians alike. The seeds prove to be a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, iron, manganese, zinc, protein, calcium, dietary fibre and niacin. The magnesium in mustard seeds also help in sleeping up metabolism of the body, hence improving digestion.
47. White Mustard
White Mustard (Brassica alba or Brassica hirta) is a round hard seed, beige or straw coloured. Its light outer skin is removed before sale. With its milder flavour and good preservative qualities, this is the one that is most commonly used in ballpark mustard and in pickling.
48. Black Mustard
Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) is a round hard seed, varying in colour from dark brown to black, smaller and much more pungent than the white.the value of mustard is dependent upon the type of mustard that is made and the ingredients used in processing.
49. Brown Mustard
Brown Mustard (Brassica juncea) is similar in size to the black variety and vary in colour from light to dark brown. It is more pungent than the white, less than the black.Some of the most common mustard types available in the United States are yellow mustard, deli-style or brown mustard, Dijon mustard, honey mustard and stone-ground or whole-grain mustard.
50. Culinary Uses
Tadka or Tempering is a cooking method in which cooking oil is heated till very hot and whole spices are added to it and fried. This oil and spice mix is then added as a final touch or garnish to the dish. In Indian cooking, Rai/ Sarson is often part of the Tadka in a dish. The flavor of mustard seeds adds nice and mild aroma.