Mustard oil

Mustard oil is one of the foods that are rich in composition that benefit the human body. At the same time, it is a relatively inexpensive product available to most buyers. Let's take a closer look at the health effects of mustard oil and how to use it correctly.

The benefits of mustard oil

Experts recommend to be sure to include butter from mustard seeds to the daily diet for its extraordinary nutritional value. In terms of the amount of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, this product is in no way inferior to olive and hemp oil. And everyone knows that these substances help:

• Normalize the activity of the heart and blood vessels, preventing the formation of plaques from cholesterol and its deposition on the vascular walls, increasing their extensibility and thinning the blood.
• Bring hormones back to normal.
• To improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, the activity of the nervous and reproductive systems, to normalize metabolism.
• To activate the metabolism of fats.
• Restore immune functions.
• To reduce the harmful effects on health of slags, toxic substances and radionuclides.

Due to its rich vitamin composition, butter from mustard has a positive effect on the skin, rejuvenates the body, accelerates regeneration processes, provides bone strength and protects against rickets. In addition, mustard oil contains phytosterols - special analogs of hormones. They have a beneficial effect on the skin, prevent the formation of tumors, and have bactericidal qualities. They are favorable for the prevention of oncology, protect against ailments of the prostate gland, failures in the functioning of the heart muscle, blood vessels and nerves.

Essential oils, phytonicides and chlorophyll are beneficial for heart function, proper functioning of the endocrine system, lungs and gastrointestinal tract.

Pediatricians advise including mustard seed oil in the children's diet after one and a half years. For children, this oil is especially useful with a high concentration of vitamin D, which prevents the development of rickets, and also because of the high amount of B-group vitamins, which are useful for the development of the nervous system.

Use favorably butter mustard during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It perfectly replenishes vitamins E and A, which are especially necessary for a woman at this time. It is believed that under the influence of vitamin E, which is present in sufficient concentration in mustard oil, the amount of breast milk in the mother increases.

The harm of mustard oil

Like any other product, mustard butter can harm a person if taken incorrectly. For a long time, the harm of this product was explained by the presence of erucic acid in it, which, when accumulated, negatively affects the work of internal organs. This substance is found in the composition of several varieties of mustard, which are prohibited for cultivation in Europe. But recently, breeders have bred varieties in which the content of this substance does not exceed 2% versus 5% permitted by European standards. There are even several varieties of mustard in which erucic acid is completely absent.

Also, mustard oil should be used very carefully for people with a tendency to allergic manifestations and gastrointestinal diseases. In addition, essential mustard oil is considered one of the most poisonous. It negatively affects the functioning of the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, this oil is never used in its pure form. It is customary to mix it with other base oils. It is used only externally as a local irritant.

Mustard oil contraindications

Summarizing the harmful qualities of mustard oils, then it is possible to formulate a few health conditions in which this product should not be consumed. These conditions include:

• Low acid gastroenteritis.
• Allergy tendency.
• Individual characteristics of the organism.
• Stomach ulcer.
• High sensitivity of the skin.
• Diseases of the myocardium.
• When applied to the epidermis in large quantities, this oil can cause severe irritation or burns.

How to take mustard oil

Due to its rich composition, mustard seed oil is widely used. First of all, it is used for the prevention of various diseases, as well as for enhancing the immune defense. For this purpose, mustard oil should be drunk a teaspoon 3 times a day.

In addition, this oil is recommended for cosmetic purposes and for the elimination of skin diseases. It is usually used as part of homemade masks and creams and is used to heal diseases such as acne, allergies, dermatitis, herpes, psoriasis, lichen, and more. Warmed mustard oil is very well absorbed by the epidermis to a great depth. At the same time, after using this product, no oily traces remain on the skin.

For the most complete effect, it is customary to mix basic mustard oil with essential oil in a proportion of 1 large spoonful of mustard oil 2 drops of essential oil. This improves the effect of the oils and allows for the fullest possible result.

For example, after a shower, it is good to use a 1 large spoonful of mustard base oil mixed with 1 drop of lavender, sandalwood, and rose essential oils. With this mixture, you just need to rub the skin of the whole body.

For treating skin rashes, a mixture of mustard, jojoba, almond, avocado and wheat germ oils, taken in the same amount, is suitable. This mixture must be heated and moistened with a cloth napkin. Next, you should apply a napkin to problem areas for a quarter of an hour. At the end of the procedure, excess oil is simply blotted with a paper towel.

Mustard oil for hair

Mustard seed oil is perfect for the care of weak and brittle curls. It improves blood circulation in the deep layers of the scalp, which is useful for strengthening the roots and increasing the growth of new strands. Also, with the help of mustard oil, you can make your hair more manageable, remove the "fluffy" effect and eliminate split ends. With the help of this oil, you can prevent the formation of gray hair and give a pleasant shade to light curls.

With the help of masks based on mustard seed oil, strands damaged after prolonged dyes and perms are restored. It will add volume to curls, eliminate brittleness and other hair problems. You can use mustard oil both in pure form and in combination with other oils or as an ingredient in homemade masks.

For example, you can simply apply warmed mustard oil to the entire head of hair a few hours before washing your hair and leave it to work, wrapping your head in a towel. This wrap strengthens the roots and improves the appearance of the hair.

To revive dried out, brittle and dull strands, it is useful to make a mask from a mixture of any base oil (2 large spoons) with mustard oil (1 large spoon). This mixture must be heated and rubbed into the roots, and cover the strands for the remaining length with the remainder. The duration of exposure to such a mask is 40 minutes.

To enhance the growth of new strands, make a mask of 3 large spoons of honey, 2 large spoons of mustard oil extract and 1.5 small spoons of ground red pepper. All components are mixed and applied to the root part, rubbing a little into the roots. The composition must be held for about an hour, wrapping your head in a towel.