Mustard is a plant with several applications. The seeds can be used to boil and pickle. They can also be pounded into a powder to make dry mustard or pressed to produce yellow mustard. Mustard seed oil is regarded a healthy oil due to its high omega-3 fatty acid content. Even the plant’s leaves can be used in salads or as a supper veggie.
This plant is also gaining popularity in the home remedies community. The effectiveness of the cures is uncertain because no research have been conducted to verify the claims. None of the following solutions will cause any harm, so you may find a new winner. Here are six home cures for mustard.
1. Burns.
Acc::idents can occur when working in a kitchen with a hot stove or oven. According to instructables, the first thing you should do if you are burned is run it under cool water before slathering on a thick layer of yellow mustard to keep it from stinging.
2. Congestion.
A mustard pack has long been used to relieve chest congestion caused by the flu or a cold. The Wellspring School makes a pack by blending one part dry mustard and eight parts flour. Add enough warm water to form a paste. Place the paste on some cheesecloth and then place the pack on your chest.
3. Face mask.
If money is tight and you can’t purchase a face mask, Apartment Therapy suggests using yellow mustard instead. Apply a thin layer of mustard to your face, leaving enough of space around your eyes so that the fumes do not cause an issue. Let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing it off.
4. Gas relief.
To combat an after-dinner gas attack, Top 10 Home Remedies recommends swallowing 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard. Wash it down with a glass of warm water. If that does not work, increase the amount of mustard to 1 tablespoon.
5. Hair conditioner.
Deep-conditioning hair treatments can be costly. Instructables advocates using mustard seed oil instead of costly treatment packages. Rub the oil into your hair and scalp. Cover the hair and leave it for 8 hours. If you prefer to do this at night, cover your hair with a bathing cap to avoid getting oil on your pillow. Rinse your hair thoroughly once it has been fully treated with oil.
6. Sore muscles.
After a strenuous workout or game, add 1 tablespoon of mustard to your Epsom salt bath to relieve muscle aches.
Whether or not these work, it can’t hurt to try. You’re sure to have mustard in your cupboards or on your shelves, so try the cures listed above to discover what it may do for you.
