Mustard has a large number of alternative uses, mostly related to health.
Herbal medicine is
known to stimulate and accelerate blood circulation in
the body. This can
prevent and alleviate a great host of diseases and
symptoms, Besides
therapeutic use, it also has useful cosmetic properties:
Soften hair, treat dry skin
and remove odors.
So without further a-do, here are 10 surprising uses for mustard!
1. Mustard relieves a sore
throat
Mustard can be used as a
natural solution to relieve a sore throat.
For the preparation of the
solution, mix mustard, lemon juice,
a teaspoon of salt, a
teaspoon of honey and half a cup of boiling water.
Let the solution stand for
10 minutes then gurgle it.
The effect is supposed
to last for a few days, but if the pain returns,
prepare another
solution.
2. Mustard fights bad odors
Many products are packaged
in attractive bottles, jars and boxes,
the problem is that in most
cases, it is very difficult to remove the
odor of the materials
previously stored in those tools. In this regard,
mustard is a great
solution. Pour a little mustard in the dish, add hot
water and shake
vigorously. Wash the contents of mustard and water,
the smell should
completely
disappear.
3. Mustard relieves chest
congestion
Mustard can help prevent the
accumulation of mucus in the body.
Prepare a compress made of
mustard and flour in a ratio of 1:3, add
water until you get a
mixture, apply it to a cloth and place on the
chest for 20 minutes.
Another option is to apply the mustard to the
rib cage area and lay over
it a cloth dipped in hot water.
Within a few minutes you
will feel better. If you suffer from sinusitis,
apply this method to the
forehead.
* Please note, mustard may
cause allergic reactions in the skin,
so you should first
make sure you are not sensitive to it.
4. Use Mustard to treat
fever and flu
Prepare an infusion of
mustard seeds. On a low heat, cook in a pot of boiling
water, and a teaspoon
of mustard seeds for about five minutes.
Let the brew cool and
then drink it all.
5. Mustard as a cosmetic
mask
Besides improving the taste
of food, mustard can highlight the
beauty of the skin,
especially facial skin. Apply a thin layer of mustard
on the skin, let it
sit a few minutes then rinse well. After washing,
the face will feel
smooth and fresh. As mentioned, check first that
you are not allergic to
mustard.
6. Use mustard to calm
muscles
Athletes and the elderly
tend to suffer often from tense and aching muscles.
An effective way to
relieve pain is by sprinkling mustard and
Epsom salt (magnesium-
sulfate salt) in a tub. Mustard enhances
the therapeutic
effects of Epsom salt,
which will help relieve muscle pain.
7. Mustard to relieve tired
feet
Usually, after a busy day of
running around, we suffer from the swollen
and painful soles. For
relief, make a calming solution in the following way:
Mix 2 tablespoons of
mustard with warm water in a pot or in a bowl,
immerse your feet in the
bowl for half an hour, and it should calm the
pain and swelling.
8. Mustard treatment for
painful knees
For people who suffer from
chronic knee pain or seasonal pain, or during physical
effort,
it is recommended to perform
a warm massage with a mixture of olive oil and
mustard oil.
9. Mustard to treat back
pain
Back pain often limits the
movement of the body, but the long ordeal can
be reduced with a hot
mustard bath. This is good and effective for back pain, muscle aches,
arthritis and sprains. Fill the tub with warm water, add 220 mg
of mustard, stir until they
mix and then dip in the solution for 20 minutes.
The pain will be reduced
considerably.
10. Mustard to prevent the
growth of weeds in your garden
According to scientists, the
materials secreted by white mustard seeds can
prevent the growth of weeds
on the same ground. Plant a handful of
mustard seeds near the
plants, or sprinkle the seeds around the garden.
The amount of weeds will be
significantly reduced, so you can move them
easily with bare
hands. Please note before you plant: the seeds may harm
other plants, so make
sure to check first.
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Uses of Mustard!
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