Introduction of mustard: (Introduction of sarso)

Mustard What is it? (What is Sarson)

On hearing the name of mustard, the mind remembers mustard greens. Mustard seeds are used to season vegetables. Do you know that the mustard which has been used for years in making vegetables has so many benefits? It is very good for health.

This mustard is used as a medicine in Ayurveda. It is very beneficial in treating all kinds of pain, preventing hair fall, piles, all skin diseases, stones, syphilis, etc.

There are many nutrients found in this medicine which are used as a panacea for diseases. It is beneficial in respiratory diseases, tumours, diabetes, epilepsy etc. Its benefits do not end here. It has innumerable benefits. Today we will introduce you to them in detail.

External appearance (Morphology) (Sarson of creation)

It is cultivated all over India. Mustard has been used since ancient times. Mustard oil is mostly used. Its plant is 60 to 80 cm tall and straight. Its stem is slightly branched. Its leaves are like straw, spear-shaped, shiny and green in colour. Its flowers are yellow in colour. Its pods are long and contain small seeds. Oil is extracted from its seeds. Its root is thin tuberous. Its flowering and fruiting period is from September to January.  

Nutrients of mustard (Nutritional elements of Sarson)

• Calories
• Protein
• Carbohydrates
• Fiber
• Calcium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Zinc
• Manganese
• Selenium
• vitamin C
• Riboflavin
• thiamine
• Niacin
• Vitamin-B6
• Vitamin-A
• Vitamin-E
• Vitamin K

Common names of Sarson

Ayurvedic properties of mustard (Sarson) Ayurvedic properties)

Medicinal benefits and uses of mustard (Sarson) its benefits and uses)

soothe wounds (Sarson for wound)

• If there is a wound on any part of your body due to any type of injury, then grinding mustard leaves and applying them on the wound helps in healing the wound. 

cure leprosy (Sarson for leprosy)

• This is such a disease due to which one can neither live peacefully nor can die. Most of the people are troubled due to this disease. To get relief from this disease, the use of mustard is considered to be very good. One can get relief from leprosy by using its oil.

For hair (Sarson for hair)

• It nourishes the hair roots and increases blood circulation, which stops hair fall. It contains oleic acid and linoleic acid which are good for increasing hair growth.
• Apart from this, mustard oil has been used for hair since centuries. Mustard oil contains vitamins, proteins and fatty acids.

To increase appetite (Sarson for increasing hunger)

• Even if you do not feel hungry, mustard oil can prove to be very beneficial for you. If you do not feel hungry, then using mustard oil in cooking is beneficial. It is also beneficial in improving the digestive system in the body.

To prevent cancer symptoms (Sarson for cancer)

• Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids found in mustard seeds help prevent colon cancer.

For asthma (Sarson for asthma)

• Mustard oil is especially beneficial for people suffering from asthma. Adequate amount of magnesium is found in mustard oil, which is especially beneficial for asthma patients.

In Treatment of Migraine Mustard

• If you are suffering from migraine due to tension or stress, then mustard is used to get relief from it. This is because it contains certain nutrients that reduce the pain of migraine to a great extent.

to lose weight Mustard

• If you are very worried about increasing weight, then you can use mustard oil because vitamins like thiamine, folate and niacin present in mustard oil increase the metabolism of the body, which helps in reducing weight.

To increase immunity (Sarson for immunity)

• Mustard oil increases the body's immunity. To remove internal weakness of the body, consume mustard oil regularly. Massaging with it is also beneficial.

To control cholesterol Mustard

• If you are troubled by rising cholesterol, then the use of mustard is considered very good for controlling cholesterol. Its use also keeps the heart healthy.

in ear diseases (Sarson for ear disease)

• If you have any ear related disease, then to get relief from it, slightly heat mustard oil and put one or two drops in the ear, it gives relief from ear disease.

In Night blindness

• Lack of vitamin A can cause night blindness or poor vision. This problem can be solved by using mustard. It is rich in vitamin A which helps in preventing this disease.

in insect poison

• By mixing old jaggery with yellow mustard and burning it, the effect of all types of poisons is reduced.

blood pressure in (Sarson for blood pressure)

• Mustard can also be used to control blood pressure. Methanol extract is found in mustard seeds. Therefore the seeds are consumed. Blood pressure can be controlled by its use.

Get relief from epilepsy (Sarson for epilepsy)

• If a person is suffering from epilepsy, that person should use some medicines along with mustard. For this, grind white mustard, long pepper, black pepper, dry ginger, baheda, amla, harad, asafoetida, kutki, vacha, karanja seeds in goat's urine and make a tablet. Drying it in shade and then rubbing it and applying it in eyes like kajal gives relief in epilepsy, insanity, all brain diseases and eye diseases.

in dental disease (Sarsans for teeth)

• If your teeth are bleeding and itching then to get relief, make mustard powder and rub it on your teeth, this will help you in getting relief from dental problems.

In Diabetes (Sarson for diabetes)

• Diabetes can occur due to increased and uncontrolled glucose levels in the blood. Mustard can be helpful in preventing diabetes. Mustard seeds are used for this.

in cold and cough Mustard

• If you have got a cold and cough due to the weather, then grinding mustard and applying it on the head helps in relieving the cold.

In inflammation (Sarson for swelling)

• If you are suffering from swelling then grinding mustard seeds and applying the paste helps in reducing the swelling.

In Cholera Mustard

• If you have cholera problem due to vomiting and diarrhea then mixing jaggery with mustard and consuming it with water is beneficial in cholera.

in stomach worms (Sarson for stomach bugs)

• If you are having stomach ache due to stomach worms and want to get rid of it then take a mixture of Koshataki, Karanja, Atasi and mustard oil. It helps in getting rid of stomach worms.

In elephantiasis Mustard

• The use of mustard oil is considered to be best for people suffering from elephantiasis or filariasis. Drinking this oil in limited quantity is beneficial in elephantiasis.
• Apart from this, grinding mustard leaves and applying them provides relief in elephantiasis.

joint pain (Sarson for joint pain)

• With increasing age, joint pain has become a common occurrence. To get relief from this, mix mustard, neem, extract, hinsra and tilakshar in equal quantities, grind it and apply it on the joints to get relief from joint pain. 

In Enlargement of the spleen (Sarson for spleen enlargement)

• Enlargement of spleen also causes liver problems. To reduce this, grind yellow mustard seeds for a week and make a paste. Mixing this paste with rock salt and drinking it reduces enlargement of spleen. Along with this, diseases related to spleen are also cured.

Get relief from stomach ailments (Sarson for stomach)

• If you are worried about stomach ailments then to get quick relief, mix mustard seeds, surabij and radish in it and grind it. Apply a thick paste on the stomach. It gives quick relief from stomach ailments. 

Important parts of Sarson

• Seed
• Leaves
• oil

Dosages of Sarson

• Powder - 1 to 2 grams or as per doctor

mustard based medicines

• mustard oil