Mustard powder: application in medicine and cosmetology
Mustard powder is a widely known product that was used in ancient times. Thanks to its useful properties, it is used in folk medicine, cooking and cosmetology.
Mustard powder: composition and properties of
Mustard is a herbaceous plant whose home is considered to be Asia. After flowering on the stem of the grass, pods with aromatic grains are formed - it is from these that a mustard powder is subsequently produced.
This product contains saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamins A and E, niacin, thiamine and riboflavin. In addition, the 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 mistress. For example, all the mustard is prepared from it. In addition, the powder is added to meat dishes. This seasoning is well combined with minced meat and fish dishes, as it gives them spice, softness and sharpness. But this is not the end of the useful properties of the product.
Mustard is also a natural preservative and antiseptic. That's why I use it to conserve vegetables.
Mustard powder in medicine
Scientists say that the regular use of moderate portions of mustard( in the food) increases the amount of gastric juice and normalizes the digestive tract.
In addition, mustard seed powder is used to treat colds. For example, all are known mustard plasters, which are used to warm up the chest when coughing. In addition, hot foot baths are prepared from the powder to help fight the common cold and get rid of the common cold. By the way, dry mustard powder can be simply poured into socks( and wear this outfit 2 - 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 in rheumatism. It is believed that chewing mustard grains helps to ease the toothache.
Mustard powder in cosmetology
Recently, this product has become more popular among beauties, as it helps to cope with a lot of cosmetic problems. For example, the mustard wrap is effective, which helps to get rid of cellulite. For the procedure, it is necessary to mix equal amounts of honey, mustard powder and water, apply to problem areas, cover with a polyethylene film. In the next half an hour, intensive physical exertion is recommended, after which you must take a shower and lubricate the skin with a moisturizing cream.
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 it for five minutes. After that, rinse thoroughly with clean water. Women's testimonies 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.