Mustard-uses

Mustard is small herbal plant that is used in many medicinal treatments.
Few of the benefits of mustard are listed below,

• Mustard is used in treating headache, cough and cold. Taking mustard baths gives relief from common cold, headache, etc.
• Consuming mustard seeds 2or 3 times a day helps in soothing the bowels.
• Use in treating respiratory disorders.
• Taking a glass of water mixed with spoonful of black mustard powder gives relaxation from intoxications. This should be consumed on an empty stomach.
• Black mustard paste is applied aver chest for few minutes to give relaxation from asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory infections.

Culinary uses:

• Mustard is used in variety of dishes due to its pungent smell and adds flavor to the food items.
• Mustard powder is used in making seasonal pickles.
• Mustard powder adds spiciness to meat, fish.

Caution:
Mustard should not be given to children because it may result intoxications in them. It should not be given to people suffering from dyspepsia.