Mustard oil: useful properties and contraindications, application for hair and skin

The theme of our today's article will be one of the most famous and popular almost everywhere spice. Mustard oil, mustard powder is well known to man since ancient times. It should be noted that such popularity is associated not only with excellent taste qualities, but also with unique medicinal properties.

In translation from the ancient Indian language, the name of this spice means - "warming", "destroying leprosy". There is documented evidence that mustard was widely used in folk medicine in ancient Rome and Greece as early as the beginning of our era.

A little about the history of the plant

It is generally believed that the motherland of mustard is East China. Hence the spice was brought to India, and even later she "moved" to Asia and southern Europe. The first gray mustard appeared in Russia as a weed plant, which was accidentally imported from the Asian countries to the Lower Volga region along with imported flax and millet.

Mustard oil, useful properties and contraindications of which a man studied gradually, already in the VIII century was supplied from Great Britain to the table of Catherine II. It was produced from the best varieties of mustard and was one of the favorite delicacies of the empress.

It is for this reason that in the late 17th century the history of growing with mustard greens began in Russia, which today has more than 250 years. Of her best varieties, she developed mustard oil. Useful properties and contraindications of this plant began to study Russian scientists.

In 1765, Catherine II issued a decree according to which a settlement Sarepta was established in the south of the Saratov gubernia, a special colony of immigrants from Germany, whom the empress invited to develop the lands of the Volga region.

One of the inhabitants of this settlement - Konrad Neytsu - after years of experiments, managed to bring out a variety of mustard, which was distinguished by its excellent taste qualities. His find has survived until now and many are known as a special variety - Sareptian mustard.

In 1801, this indefatigable breeder (Konrad Neitz) from the seeds of his mustard grown with a hand mill received mustard oil. His original taste in 1810 was appreciated by Emperor Alexander.

In 1810, manual production of oil was technically improved, and it began to be produced in industrial quantities. Therefore, this year is considered the beginning of the history of production of mustard oil in our country.

Mustard oil: composition

Today there are three kinds of mustard: black, white and sizaya (Sarapetskaya). White spice has a delicate, piquant taste. Black mustard is very tart and sharp, somewhat reminiscent of horseradish. The mustard is sisaya, the most common and habitual for adults in our country, because it is from its seeds that the table mustard is made.

This valuable vegetable oil contains many active substances necessary for the human body (vitamins (A, E, D, B6, B3, B4, P, K,), fatty polyunsaturated acids, phytosterols, phytoncides, chlorophyll, essential mustard oil, glycosides, etc. .).

Mustard oil contains linolenic acid (Omega-6 group) and linolenic acid, similar in properties to the substances contained in linseed oil. In combination, these fatty acids stabilize:

• The work of the heart and blood vessels, do not allow the development of atherosclerosis, prevent deposits in the blood vessels of cholesterol plaques, reduce the viscosity of blood and improve the elasticity of the vessels;
• Restore fat metabolism, improve the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
• Support the hormonal balance, improve the functions of the nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems;
• Strengthen immunity;
• Neutralize toxins, slags, radionuclides, salts of heavy metals.

Vitamins

The composition of mustard oil is vitamin E. Its amount is much higher than the content in sunflower oil.

It has anti-inflammatory, immuno-fortifying, rejuvenating and wound-healing properties. Vitamin E effectively lowers cholesterol, normalizes blood clotting, preventing the formation of blood clots.

Vitamin D , contained in mustard oil, helps maintain a normal level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood - the macronutrients that are necessary for bone growth.

Vitamin B6 is important in metabolic processes - carbohydrate, fat, water-salt, protein. It regulates the amount of sugar and blood cholesterol, takes an active part in the formation of hemoglobin.

Vitamin B3 is required for the human body to perform energy metabolism. He "responsible" for the work of the brain and nervous system, is indispensable for the proper functioning of the digestive system .

Choline (vitamin B4) is a part of lecithin (an important component of nerve fibers and brain cells). This component of mustard oil not only has a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous system, but also synthesizes phospholipids - substances that protect the liver from fatty infiltration.

Application of oil

For many centuries, mustard oil has been widely used. Useful properties and contraindications of it for today are well studied. This unique substance has found wide application in cooking, its properties are used in traditional and folk medicine. In addition, cosmetologists and dermatologists successfully use it in their fields. In this article, we will introduce you to how mustard oil can help in certain situations.

Application in cosmetology and dermatology

Scientists have proved that this oil can improve the function of the epithelium of the skin and mucous membranes. Mustard oil for the skin is used in the form of cosmetic masks for such diseases as acne, seborrhea, allergic and pustular lesions, atopic dermatitis, herpes, lichen, psoriasis, mycoses, eczema.

High content of phytosterols, vitamins E and A, fatty polyunsaturated acids, which favorably affect the hormonal background, mustard oil has long been used in cosmetology as a skin care product.

Mustard oil: recipes (cosmetic)

People with problem skin will be helped by a mask using mustard oil. Soak them with napkins, pre-mixing it with other oils, for example with almonds, and twice a day apply them to problem areas. With this mask it is better to lie down for half an hour, and then wash it off with warm water.

In combination skin, the mask is made on the same principle, but using either pure oil or mixed in equal proportions with peach.

Mask for the fading skin consists of one tablespoon of mustard oil and essential oils of rose and mint, orange (one drop).

All women dream that their hands are always beautiful and well-groomed. This can be achieved if once a week to do a bath of warm mustard oil.

To get rid of dandruff you will help such infusion:

• 100 grams of oil;
• 60 grams of nettle roots (dried).

Put this mixture in a water bath for thirty minutes. After this, the compound is insisted for fourteen days. Then it can be filtered and after a day carefully rubbed into the scalp.

Treat hair

It's no secret that every woman aspires to perfection. Beautiful and healthy hair is an important part of the ideal image. When there are any problems (hair loss, for example), we try to eliminate them as quickly as possible.

Mustard oil, useful properties and contraindications to which are now well known to dermatologists, has a beneficial effect on scalp and hair. Regular use of this oil in hair care prevents the appearance of early gray hair, strengthens the hair, is an effective prevention of their loss and fragility.

Mustard oil for hair can neutralize the effect of toxins, slags, radionuclides on the human body, which, in turn, positively affects the condition of the hair.

Mask from early gray hair

You will need:

• 50 g of crushed nettle roots;
• 100 g of mustard oil.

Composition warm in a water bath for seven minutes. Then place it in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and put on for seven days to insist in a dark place.

After that, strain the oil, squeeze the raw material well, using gauze. The resulting composition rub into the roots of the hair two or three times a week (30 minutes before washing the head).

For hair growth

Mustard oil for hair will help you to accelerate their growth. To do this, in a container (preferably glass) mix natural honey (four tablespoons in liquid form), red hot pepper (tablespoon) and mustard oil (two tablespoons).

The composition should be applied to the scalp, close it with a plastic wrap (or cap), wrap in a towel and stand for forty minutes.

Wash off the mask with warm water without shampoo. This mask with mustard oil has its own characteristics. When applying it, be extremely careful - do not allow the formulation to get into the eyes. Do not get carried away - it is recommended to do a mask not more often than twice a week. With regular application, the length of the hair is increased by three centimeters.

Mustard oil in folk medicine

Everyone knows that traditional medicine has long used mustard as a mustard plaster. How is this valuable substance used by traditional healers? We offer you several recipes.

Vitamin salad

This simple culinary dish will help saturate the body with vitamins, especially vitamin D. To make it, you will need spinach, any greens, vegetables that you like (fresh). Dressing the salad will serve as mustard oil. It will help useful substances from vegetables and greens to fully absorb.

For vision

Mustard oil, the price of which is quite affordable (from 180 to 200 rubles per 350 ml) is very useful for sight. Its effectiveness increases several times when used with blueberries and blueberries.

A glass of berries will require about 50 ml of oil. The berries are grinded until a homogeneous mass is received and taken daily (on an empty stomach) one tablespoon. This remedy is extremely effective in chicken blindness, nearsightedness.

With a cold

With all viral diseases, it is useful to rinse the throat with mustard oil. You can take it to meals three times a day. The intake is one teaspoon.

With gastritis, stomach ulcer

Traditional healers use this remedy for the healing of stomach ulcers. They advise to take oil three times a day on a tablespoon (30 minutes before meals).

We did not tell you about all the diseases in which mustard oil is used. How to take it, you already know. Nevertheless, I would like to warn that treatment (especially internal diseases) can be started only after consultation with the attending physician.

Contraindications

Despite a huge number of useful properties, mustard oil has contraindications. The most common of these are:

• Individual intolerance;
• Myocardial diseases;
• Gastritis with high acidity;
• Enterocolitis.

It should be noted that people with sensitive skin with the external application of mustard oil sometimes complain of allergic reactions.

Mustard oil: reviews

Many positive reviews receive hair masks with the use of mustard oil. Women note that masks are prepared easily and quickly, and the effect manifests itself very quickly - the hair becomes more healthy, stronger, stops falling out.

Not less than kind words deserved oil, used for cosmetic purposes. According to reviews, it is very effective for acne, herpes, seborrhea, dermatitis.

Readers note that mustard oil as a dressing for salads promotes weight loss and normalization of the stool, besides it is very pleasant to the taste.