Fight Inflammation with Mustard Seed
Mustard Seed - Sinapis Alba L.
Origin: Brazil
Used part: Seeds
Description:
Since the earliest times of mankind, mustard seed was already used by our ancestors in food or for cures of various diseases. With its characteristic spicy taste and pleasant aroma, this type of seed can be part of anyone's daily menu, and can be added to salads, sauces, preparation of meats, seafood, poultry or soups. of sandwiches. Still talking about the myriad means of consuming mustard seed, it can also be milled and used as seasonings for assorted foods. Being medicine, there are those who believe that their tea can be quite effective in curing and relieving symptoms of physical problems like back or muscle pain, respiratory diseases such as stuffy nose and asthma, reduce symptoms of arthritis and dramatically decrease unpleasant symptoms of menopause.
Mustard seed, for those who do not know, is rich in selenium and magnesium in its chemical composition, both of which bring to the seed the anti-inflammatory and accelerating benefits of bowel functioning, causing the individual who consumes it to lose calories through these effects of mustard. Soon, this product has become the newest darling of those who make diets and want to eliminate extra pounds.
Health benefits:
Rich in selenium and magnesium, mustard seeds have anti-inflammatory effects, accelerators of bowel functioning, being effective in the treatment of respiratory problems and the aid of diets. They have vitamin A - responsible for mucosal and skin integrity - and B - metabolism.
Among its properties beneficial to the human body are also fatty acids, iron, calcium, zinc, omega-3, and there are enzymes in the seeds, which help in combating the development of cancer cells. Due to the anti-inflammatory properties, they also fight against an enzyme that produces inflammation in tissues and muscles.
Good Herbal Remedy:
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Cardiovascular disease
- Asthma
- Colon and prostate cancer
- Sinusitis
- Psoriasis
- Detoxifying the body
- Constipation
- Hemorrhoids
- Weight loss
Directions:
- Put 300 ml of water in a pot
- Wait until they form the first bubbles
- Put (1 teaspoon of each ingredient) into the pot, cinnamon powder, fennel and mustard seed
- Leave it for a few minutes
- Strain with a fine sieve in a cup of tea and drink
How to drink:
It is recommended to drink 1 cup of this tea once a day.
In men, it usually has a faster effect. In women, its effects can be perceived in up to three months of continuous use.
Contraindications:
Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe, and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.