Mustard Oil- Hidden Gem? Reality or a Myth

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Powerful antimicrobial properties

1. Powerful Anti-Microbial agent : Mustard Oil is a powerful microbial agent there are studies where Mustard oil was tested against nine food borne bacteria and these studies have indicated that Mustard oil is 10 times more anti-bacterial properties than essential Cinnamon oil.

2. Anti-Inflammatory properties : Mustard Oil contains a chemical allyl isothiocyanate which is known for its chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic activities. There was a recent study on mice it was observed that allyl isothiocyanate reduced inflammation and had a range of other benefits in the sample having inflammation in the colon.

3. Natural Mosquito repellent : Not many of us know but Mustard oil when applied to skin in a great mosquito repellent. Studies have successfully proven that Mustard oils chemical composition of oleic acid, erucic acid, lionoleic acid and allyl isothiocyanate make it a natural anti- mosquito repellent.

4. Promotes Hair Growth : Mustard Oil contains beta-carotene which is an excellent compound for hair growth. Massage mustard oil in your scalp to activate blood circulation and its anti-bacterial properties helps in fighting scalp infections.

5. Helps reduce knee pain : Massage with warm mustard oil and warm mustard oil infused with Camphor has been shown to reduce knee pain.

6. Relief from Cough and Cold : Mustard oil is an age old treatment for cough and cold. Inhale stem containing few drops of Mustard oil in hot water has shown to clear respiratory congestion. Also there has been a recent study which shows that mustard seed foot baths have been effectively against Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI)

7. Good for Skin : Mustard Oil is good for your skin as it contains Vitamin B complex, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, protein and omega 3 fatty acids. Use moderate amount of Mustard oil and mix it with a carrier oil like coconut oil for getting better results.

Reduce Knee pain

Natural Mosquito Repellent

Patch test using Mustard oil

We suggest you to do a patch test on your skin before using mustard oil. Apply small drop of mustard oil on the inside of your forearm and rub it in. Now wait 24 hours. Look for any sign of an allergic reaction such as redness, swelling, itching or skin rash

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