BY CHISOM IBEMERE
Mustard seeds are gotten from mustard plant, an annual plant with over forty different varieties. The three most popular varieties are the Black, Brown and White Mustards and basically used for their culinary purposes. The three variaties differs in taste and pungency.
The various parts of the Mustard plant like the seeds, flowers and leaves are edible and healthful. Mustard seed had been used as spices and is mainly grown in temperate regions of the world.
Mustard seed as a spice, can be used in the form of a seed, dry powder mixed with water for flavour and can be prepared to form paste and combined with other spices and herbs.
Mustard seeds are loaded with anti-oxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. They are sources of nutrients for the improvement of many health conditions.
One of the major health benefits of Mustard seeds is it’s ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. This is due to the presence of compounds like glucosinolates and mirosinase. They help in cancer risk prevention.
Mustard seeds contains Selenium and Magnessium which provides great relief to bone related problems like rheumatism and arthritis. It equally gives relief to people suffering from migraine.
Magnesium, Copper, Iron and Selenium content in Mustard seeds are helpful for the prevention of Asthma attacks and other respiratory problems. They are also useful in the treatment of blood pressure and gives relief from menopause symptoms.
Mustard seeds are also useful for skin and hair health. They helps to hydrate skin, exfoliate dead skin and fights skin infections.
Mustard oil which are extracted from mustard seeds can be used as stimulant for hair growth. They contains proteins, calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids which are great nutrients for hair growth
