Mustard seed has been used since ancient times as a preservative and medicinal, and also as a spice. There are 3 types of mustard: black, white and brown. Brown mustard is also called Sarepski and also Russian.

The seeds of brown and black mustard are used to produce mustard as a preservative and also for medicinal purposes. The essential oil of both types is characterized by a strongly irritating smell and, sharp, fiery taste. It should be used with care, as it irritates the skin and may lead to blistering on prolonged contact.

Healing effect

White and black mustard are used for medicinal purposes mainly in rheumatism and colds in the form of compresses. They are prepared by mixing 1 tablespoon of mustard flour mustard with 1 teaspoon of vinegar and water heated to 45C, adding 1 tablespoon of wheat flour and water until a medium-thick slurry is obtained. It is spread on gauze and put on the sore spot. Compresses are kept for no more than 15 minutes.

Black and brown mustard seeds are used as a choleretic agent and in acute diseases of the upper respiratory tract. In these cases, take internally 1 very small teaspoon 3 times a day of the following mixture: 1 equal teaspoon of finely ground mustard seed and 100 grams of honey, which are mixed well.

Medicinal mustard

To obtain mustard, and also as a preservative, white mustard is mainly used. Its seeds are whitish and almost as large as those of black and brown mustard. The best mustard is made from the seeds of white mustard. White mustard essential oil is odorless, volatile, and causes severe skin burns.

Mustard is made by grinding the seeds coarsely and cold-pressing them to remove the fatty oil. The skimmed fat is ground into fine flour, mixed with vinegar to obtain a mushy consistency, salt and sugar are added, and if desired, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, hot peppers, tarragon, garlic, etc. The mustard is then left to ferment for 24 hours, after which it is ready for consumption.

Brown and black mustard, used in certain doses, induce blood flow at the site of their application and thus affect internal inflammatory processes. The essential oil has the same property.

All types of mustard are antidiabetic.

From the seeds of white, brown and black mustard, pickles are prepared, as well as other vegetable and fruit preserves and preserves. Usually, 1 tablespoon of mustard seeds and as many fruits or vegetables as needed to be covered by the liquid are placed per 10 liters of liquid. Mustard is combined with onions, garlic, fennel, black pepper, etc., especially when preserving vegetables.

Where to buy mustard?

Mustard products, including whole seeds, seed powder (flour) or cold pressed oil can be found in "Zdravnitza".

You can place your order online. We can deliver our products to Bulgaria, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, Israel and Thailand.

You can also buy mustard products in local stores of "Zdravnitza":

Health store "Zdravnitza"
23 Neofit Rilski str., Sofia, Bulgaria

Health store "Zdravnitza"
74 Odrin str. Sofia, Bulgaria