Mustard powder is a well-known product that was started to be used in ancient times. Due to its beneficial properties, it is used in traditional medicine, cooking and cosmetology.
Mustard Powder: Composition and Properties
Mustard is a herbaceous plant whose homeland is Asia. After flowering, pods with fragrant grains are formed on the stems of grass - it is from them that mustard powder is subsequently made.
The composition of this product contains saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamins A and E, niacin, thiamine and riboflavin. In addition, grains contain sodium, potassium, magnesium iron and phosphorus. The calorie content of this product is 378 kcal per 100 g.
It's no secret that mustard powder is an indispensable seasoning that is used by almost every housewife. For example, the famous mustard is made from it. In addition, the powder is added to meat dishes. This seasoning goes well with minced meat and fish dishes, as it gives them spice, softness and pungency. But the useful properties of the product do not end there.
Mustard is also a natural preservative and antiseptic. That is why I use it for preserving vegetables.
Mustard Powder in Medicine
Scientists argue that regular consumption of moderate portions of mustard (as part of dishes) increases the amount of gastric juice and normalizes the digestive tract.
In addition, mustard seed powder is used to treat colds. For example, everyone knows mustard plasters, which are used to warm the chest when coughing. In addition, hot foot baths are prepared from the powder , which help to overcome a cold and get rid of a cold. By the way, dry mustard powder can simply be poured into socks (and wear such an outfit for 2 to 4 hours) - this is really a good folk remedy for rhinitis.
There are other recipes. For example, warming ointments are prepared from the powder , which help to relieve pain with rheumatism. Chewing mustard seeds is believed to help relieve toothache.
Mustard powder in cosmetology
Recently, this product has become increasingly popular among beauties, as it helps to cope with a lot of cosmetic problems. For example, mustard wrap is effective, which helps get rid of cellulite. For the procedure, you need to mix equal amounts of honey, mustard powder and water, apply to problem areas, cover with a plastic wrap on top. In the next half hour, intense physical activity is recommended, after which you need to take a shower and lubricate the skin with a moisturizer.
Useful mustard powder for hair. It is used for washing instead of shampoo. To prepare the product, you need to dissolve three tablespoons of dry powder in a glass of warm water, then apply to the scalp and gently rub for five minutes. After that, rinse hair thoroughly with clean water. Reviews of women indicate that with regular use of mustard shampoo, hair and scalp become healthier, the growth of curls accelerates. By the way, hair masks are also prepared from mustard powder. It is mixed with different products. But the most popular are masks with sour cream and egg yolk.