A study was conducted
on rats and showed that erucic acid in mustard oil was harmful, but those
studies are now believed to be flawed.
'American Chefs Discover Mustard
Oil' was published in a New York Times article.
Mustard oil is
considered to have
low saturated fat compared to other cooking oils.
Mustard oil has been used for centuries as a food additive with curative
properties and even an
aphrodisiac.
This oil is a strong
stimulant as it stimulates
excretion, circulation and digestion as it
increases the production of bile and digestive juices. Mustard also acts as an
appetizer and boosts hunger.
The monounsaturated fatty acids and proper ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids which improve heart health and keeps the balance of
cholesterol levels in the body, which also lowers triglycerides and prevent
obesity
and kidney disease.
Mustard seeds are
effective on gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer, as mustard is rich in
glucosinolate and phytonutrients.
A massage with mustard oil relieves rheumatism and
arthritis, sprains and aches. The selenium present in the oil reduces effects
of asthma and joint pains.
The high level of
vitamin E improves skin health, it also protects the skin against strong
ultra-violet rays and sun, reduces wrinkles and fine lines too.
In winters it is
massaged on the soles of feet, especially for children as a relief from colds
and chills.
It is very effective in
curing
cold, cough, body pains and aches, congestion caused by colds, headaches and
for muscular growth. Also, it can be rubbed on the gums to strengthen them
and also to protect them from germs.
Mustard seeds are used as a
seasoning and fresh leaves of the plant are used in cooking - it is an acquired
taste.
Source: Medindia
Careers
Thank you very much for publishing the article on Mustard-Oil. Few days ago I requested you to write an article about the benefit of this oil.I want to add a point that this oil not only used in North-India but also in entire Eastern-India, including Odisha and W.Bengal and also in Nepal.