Using Mustard Oil For Asthma | Benefits Of Mustard Oil For Asthma

Mustard is a commonly used ingredient in the kitchen, in the form of oil or seeds. It can also be used in combination with water, or other flavourings or spices such as vinegar, wine, salt, lemon juice, etc. to make pastes and sauces. It has medicinal uses and providing relief from asthma is one of them.

It is said that Hippocrates himself, the man all doctors swear by, used mustard seed medicinally. Now, more than a couple of millennia later, mustard occupies the largest volume among spices in world trade. It is available in the form of seeds, as a dry powder, or as paste in combination with other spices and herbs. Since the seeds contain about 30 to 40% vegetable oil, mustard oil is extracted and used as a medium for cooking. Surprisingly, people also use mustard oil for asthma relief. Is this tiny, plain-looking seed really good for health?

Mustard is packed with nutrition, especially B-complex vitamins and minerals. It is said to:

•       control asthma
•       relieve muscle and arthritic pain,
•       lower cholesterol
•       boost the immune system,
•       slow ageing
•       promote hair and skin health
•       help in weight loss

Mustard oil, specifically, is used in the treatment of asthma. This of course is not a substitute for professional attention, but for immediate relief, it is a good choice.

Nutritional content: The high selenium and magnesium content of mustard seeds is said to help control the symptoms of asthma. It also has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and contains vitamin A, vitamin B complex, beta-carotene, and omega 3 and 6 fats. Any sort of inflammation that occurs during an asthma attack can be reduced by the anti-inflammatory components of mustard oil.

External application: Brown mustard oil can be applied topically on the chest if you experience discomfort while breathing. For better results, add one tablespoon of camphor to one tablespoon of mustard oil and massage the chest. Inhaling these vapours can be good for your breathing.

Oral concoction: Alternatively, you can orally ingest mustard oil along with honey to temper its bitter and pungent taste. Take this medicinal combination (one teaspoon mustard oil with one teaspoon honey) thrice a day on an empty stomach. It may help clear any congestion in the nasal passage. You can also use sugar instead of honey.

Steam inhalation: To prepare the mixture, simply boil some water in a vessel. Once it starts boiling, add a spoonful of mustard seeds. Once the seeds have steeped for long enough, the water releases fumes. Take the vessel off the heat, place your head directly above it, and take deep, slow breaths. This helps regulate your breathing during an attack, and may even clear congestion in the respiratory tract and even sinuses.

Asthma is a serious problem and some attacks can be life-threatening. Mustard oil can be used for temporary relief when symptoms are not alarming. However, severe cases need a doctor’s treatment and medical prescriptions.

Mustard oil and mustard, the condiment, are great ingredients to have in the kitchen. Make sure you buy only the best and purest version of this spice, available at 24 Mantra Organic. Here, no chemicals or synthetic pesticides are used right from the time of cultivation to packaging. It is all 100% organic and beneficial for everyone from the farmers to the customers.

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