Black mustard (Sinapis nigra L.), seeds, 50 g

Black mustard
Sinapis nigra L.

It is an upright plant, with large stalked leaves. They are covered with hairs or bristles at the base, but on the stem smoother. It can reach up to 80–90 cm (31–35 in) tall or even up to 2.4 m (8 ft) in moist fertile soil. The flowers have four yellow petals, which are twice as long as the sepals. Each stem has around four flowers at the top, forming a ring around the stem. Later, the plant forms long seed pods, that contain four rounded seeds.

Black mustard - seeds

Beneficial effect: stimulates respiration, increases the secretion of bile, used and to gargle with Arcol toothache.

It applies mainly to impose paws colds, pneumonia, rheumatism.

Especially recommended for colds and bronchitis in young children over 3 years of age, at lombago.

Method of preparation: mix 1 coffee-spoon crushed mustard seeds with 100g of honey. Use 1 coffee spoon 3 times daily after meals.

Poultice - equal amounts of crushed mustard seeds and flour are mixed with warm water and a little vinegar.

Packing: 50 g