In the world there are many products that are good for food, and are used as a medicine, and even used to maintain beauty. One of these is mustard oil, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which would be nice to know for both adherents of a healthy lifestyle, lovers of tasty food, and those who monitor their appearance.
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Useful properties of mustard oil
Make oil from mustard seeds. Depending on the type of raw material and processing conditions, the composition of the oil can vary significantly. By the way, it is a unique composition that is the secret to the benefits of the product.
The richest in fatty acids, oil contains:
- omega acids: omega 3 (linolenic acid) up to 12% and omega 6 (linoleic acid) up to 19%;
- eicosanoic acid up to 14%;
- up to 50% erucic acid;
- up to 30% oleic acid.
According to the composition of essential fatty acids, oil can compete even with fish oil.
In addition, the product has many B vitamins, as well as E, K, D. A, P and D. In comparison with other vegetable oils, mustard is the owner of the lowest acid index.
How can all this be useful to people?
For men and women
By regularly using mustard oil, the adult population provides themselves with vitamins and essential fatty acids.
Positive effect on the condition of the whole organism, oil contributes to:
- improving the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
- lower cholesterol;
- maintaining hormonal levels;
- stimulate appetite;
- prevention of viral respiratory diseases;
- bringing normative metabolic processes;
- getting rid of constipation.
And besides, it normalizes the functioning of the nervous system, which in our time will not be superfluous.
The high content of vitamin E has a beneficial effect on the appearance: the skin is more likely to regenerate, smooth, and wrinkles are postponed indefinitely. For the beautiful half of humanity, this product is just a godsend! But, perhaps, what attracts women the most in mustard oil is that it helps to get rid of extra pounds.
Benefits for children
Is mustard oil good for children? The fact that it is rich in vitamin D makes the product valuable for the growing body, because this biologically active substance is indispensable for the growth of the child and the prevention of rickets. It allows the absorption of calcium and plays an important role in the functioning of the immune system. Another property of the product that is very relevant for childhood has been identified - it is an anthelmintic effect.
Mustard oil can be added in small amounts to dishes that the child eats. It is better to start doing this when the kids are three years old, since the reaction of the child's body to a new product is unpredictable.
Mustard oil is a good help as an external (rubbing) agent for treating children prone to acute respiratory infections.
During pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy is a time when a woman is responsible not only for her health, but also for the baby’s health. Natural products, which include mustard oil, should be the diet of the expectant mother.
Oil saturates the female body with important vitamins, amino acids and essential fatty acids.
- Vitamin E positively affects the preparation of the woman’s reproductive system for future motherhood, and then - on the development of the skeleton, muscles and nervous system of the baby.
- Vitamin D is also important, without which it is impossible to properly absorb calcium, which is simply necessary for both mother and baby.
- Fatty omega acids are indispensable for normal metabolism, the work of internal organs and the blood system, brain activity of both mother and baby.
Mustard oil when ingested by a pregnant and lactating mother helps to maintain immunity, and external use prevents stretch marks.
What diseases are used for?
The healing properties of mustard oil make it possible to use this product in traditional medicine, and as an additional remedy for various ailments in the traditional one.
It is used for:
- joint pain;
- pleurisy;
- rheumatism;
- a cold
- diseases of the urinary system;
- helminthiasis;
- tumors;
- skin problems.
Be careful! Do not confuse edible and essential mustard oils! The latter is not applied inside, but is suitable only for external use. When ingested, it can cause inflammation in the digestive system and impaired renal function.
Studies confirm that with regular use of oil, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease is reduced. This effect occurs due to the action of erucic acid, which reduces the stickiness of blood platelets.
When buying oil, you should pay attention to information about the composition. Erucic acid should not be contained in more than 5%, since large concentrations of this substance can develop pathological changes in the heart muscle, thrombosis and atherosclerosis.
Use of mustard seed oil
Mustard oil is used in cooking for dressing and frying, for baking and canning. Medicine uses oil as part of ointments. Perfumers and soap makers also found him application in their fields. And even for technical purposes, the product was not deprived of attention: oil is used as a lubricant for motors and mechanisms operating at low temperatures.
How to use mustard oil at home?
In folk medicine
- From cough. Mix 25 milliliters of mustard oil with 5 grams of table salt.Before redness they rub the chest and back of the sick person. In order not to spoil the bedding, it is recommended to wear an old T-shirt on the patient. Rubbing is repeated every night 3-5 times.
- With leg cramps, rheumatism, arthritis. In 50 milliliters of mustard oil, add a teaspoon of camphor. Use a rubbing compound.
- With diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Before eating, drink a teaspoon of mustard oil three times a day.
- Inhalation for colds. Breathing over a saucepan with steam will be even more beneficial if caraway seeds and mustard oil are added to hot water. About ½ teaspoon of seeds and a tablespoon of oil are required per liter of water.
- From intestinal parasites. In the morning, 2 tablespoons of oil are taken on an empty stomach. The course of treatment is continued for 5 days, then repeated with an interval of 2 weeks.
In cosmetology
Cleansing and nourishing face mask. Mix in equal proportions mustard and coconut oil, add a few drops of aloe juice. The mask is applied to the face with gentle massaging movements. Stand for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water. The procedure is carried out 1-2 times a week.
Remedy for stretch marks. Cocoa butter and mustard are mixed in equal proportions. Rubbed into problem areas of the skin daily. Can be used to prevent the appearance of striae.
Anti-seborrheic and firming hair mask.
It is required:
- mustard oil - 2-3 tablespoons;
- a drop of oil: ylang-ylang, lavender, bergamot;
- one ampoule of vitamin B5.
All ingredients are mixed, applied to the scalp, gently rubbing. The composition is kept under a plastic hat for half an hour and washed off with neutral shampoo and warm water. When the ends are cut, it is allowed to be applied along the entire length, but rinsing will be difficult.
In cooking
Mustard oil can be safely used for frying and baking instead of sunflower. Potatoes, meat and fish, fried on it, do not burn, and the dough with the addition of this oil acquires a pleasant yellowish tint.
Mustard oil can be watered with a salty herring, and a familiar snack will be spicy. Pleasant aroma and rich taste acquire salads dressed with mustard oil. Even ordinary vinaigrette tastes much better.
How to choose and how to store mustard oil?
It is more difficult to find mustard oil in stores than sunflower oil, but it is possible.
High-quality product of a dark color, with sediment. The information on the label should confirm that this is the first cold-pressed oil. A good product is not refined or deodorized.
One of the amazing features of mustard oil is its long-term storage ability. The high content of vitamin E prevents the rancidity of the product and even the high storage temperature is not afraid of it.
Contraindications and possible harm
Despite the obvious benefits, and the harm of mustard oil is also not a myth.
In case of abuse of the product are possible:
- diarrhea;
- impaired intestinal motility;
- nausea and vomiting;
- exacerbation of gastritis;
- heartburn;
- allergy.
Contraindications to the use of mustard oil are:
- myocardial disease;
- stomach ulcer;
- individual intolerance to the product;
- children's age up to 3 years (for internal use).
Externally, oil should also be used carefully - it can cause burns and allergic reactions with high sensitivity.
When used wisely, mustard oil can not only diversify the taste of familiar dishes, but also become a good helper in maintaining health and beauty.
