Botanical Name: Sinapis alba

Common Name:

English: White mustard, Yellow mustard
Ayurvedic: Siddhaartha, Shveta, Sarshapa, Sarshapa-Gaura
Unani: Khardal Safed
Also, known as: Venkadugu, Safed rai, Dholi rai, Raydo, Moutarde blanche, Echter senf, Moutarde blanche

Habitat: Native of Europe and West Asia. Cultivated in North India as a crop.

Origin: Canada

Harvested: Cultivated

Parts Used: Seed

General Information:

Yellow mustard seed is also known as white mustard. The White Mustard, a native of Europe, common in our fields and by roadsides, and also largely cultivated, is an erect annual, about a foot or more in height, with pin-natifid leaves and large, yellow, cruciferous flowers. It closely resembles the Black Mustard but is smaller. The fruit of the two plants differs considerably in shape, those of the White Mustard being more or less horizontal and hairy, while Black Mustard pods are erect and smooth. The pods of White Mustard are spreading, roundish pods, ribbed and swollen where the seeds are situated, and provided with a very large flattened, sword shaped beak at the end. Each pod contains four to six globular seeds, about u inch in diameter, yellow both on the surface and internally. The seed-coat, though appearing smooth, on examination with a lens, is seen to be covered with minute pits and to be finely reticulated. The inner seed coats contain a quantity of mucilage, with which the seeds become coated when soaked in water, hence they are often employed to absorb the last traces of moisture in bottles which are not chemically dry. The cotyledons of the seeds contain oil and give a pungent but inodorous emulsion when rubbed with water.

How to use:

Powdered Herb:

There are different ways to use powdered herb.

Food Preparation: You can add powdered herb to any super food herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".

Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, gives you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.

Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.

Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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Mustard Seed Powder - Yellow