Mustard is a very common spice, long known for its spicy taste. It is traditionally served with meat dishes, hardly suspecting that it helps to better absorb them.
Mustard powder is obtained from the plant of the same name, which has been valued throughout the world since the Middle Ages. And not only for taste. It has long been known that this plant is able to heat the body, regardless of whether it is used as a seasoning or used for external use.
For example, among other drugs for the treatment of colds, mustard takes pride of place. The useful properties of this spice are due to the fact that its seeds are rich in carbohydrates, pectins, essential oils, vitamins, minerals. For the treatment of colds or joint pain, medicine recommends using mustard baths or mustard wraps. It has been known for a long time how to warm feet with mustard. And today, many people use these recipes, which especially help in the first days of a cold, with hypothermia.
The first way. Foot baths with mustard.
To prepare them, 50 grams of powder is gradually poured with hot water, while rubbing until a homogeneous mass is obtained. When the composition becomes cream-like in consistency, it is mixed with plenty of hot (but not scalding!) Water. Gradually adding water to maintain a constant temperature, feet soar for 20 minutes. After that they are wiped dry and put on socks.
The second way. Shared baths.
They are prepared in the same way as foot, but only from a larger (approximately 100-200 grams) amount of powder. Baths take no more than 10 minutes, and then relax, hiding in a blanket.
The third way. Mustard wraps.
Dry powder is slightly diluted with water, mixed in half with honey. Apply to the chest, back, cover with compress paper, heat wrap. Leave for 20-30 minutes. So that mustard wraps do not cause irritation, the skin under them can be pre-greased with a greasy cream.
Such wraps are useful not only for colds. Those who want to lose weight will also help mustard. Useful properties of wraps are their ability to warm the body, improve blood circulation. Only for weight loss they are made in problem areas, wrapped with a film. Within 20 minutes, while the wrapping lasts, it is recommended to perform active physical exercises aimed at correcting problem areas.
The fourth way. The easiest way to prevent colds.
Dry mustard powder is poured into woolen socks at night.
Today, many branches of medicine use essential oils or the powder given by mustard to treat them. The beneficial properties of the powder can improve the condition of patients with lung cancer. For this, the powder is diluted with warm milk in a ratio of 0.5X2, they drink one glass a month. However, before starting such treatment, it is necessary to obtain the permission of the attending physician.
Mustard also helps with headaches. To do this, 50 g of powder is dissolved in boiling water, it is cooled to 38 degrees, hands are immersed in it for a while. Gout is treated with a mixture of burning spices, salt and kerosene. They are rubbed to a creamy state and rubbed into sore spots. After warmly wrap your hands. In arthritis, kerosene is replaced with vodka. This is a folk remedy, therefore, before using kerosene, you also need to consult a doctor.
Dietitians believe that in order to improve appetite and gain weight, mustard is also useful. The beneficial properties of its seeds with constant use in food can stimulate appetite, improve digestion and cope with constipation. Mustard baths with oil help strengthen hair, make it healthy, strong and shiny.
Mustard is recommended to always be in the house to use for culinary, medicinal or cosmetic purposes.