Mustard powder is a widely known product that has been used since 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 native to Asia. After flowering, pods with fragrant grains form on the grass stems - it is from them that mustard powder is subsequently made.
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 well-known mustard is prepared 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 sharpness. But the useful properties of the product do not end there.
Mustard alsois a natural preservative and antiseptic. That is why I use it to preserve vegetables.
Mustard powder in medicine
Scientists say that regular consumption of moderate portions of mustard (as part of meals) 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 colds and get rid of a runny nose. By the way, you can simply pour dry mustard powder into your socks (and wear such an outfit for 2-4 hours) - this is a really good folk remedy for rhinitis.
There are other recipes. For example, warming ointments are prepared from the powder, which help to relieve the pain of rheumatism. Chewing mustard seeds is believed to help relieve toothache.
Mustard powder in cosmetology
Recently, this product has become more and more popular among beauties, as it helps to cope with a lot of cosmetic problems. For example, mustard wrap is effective, which helps to 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 plastic wrap on top. In the next half hourintense 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 your hair thoroughly with clean water. Reviews of women indicate that with the regular use of mustard shampoo, the hair and scalp become he althier, and 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.
