The efficacy and function of mustard seeds

Mustard seed is a medicinal ingredient that can treat many diseases. If consumed scientifically and healthily, it can bring great benefits to our health and disease treatment. Now let’s take a closer look at the effects and eating methods of mustard seeds.

【English name】 SEMEN SINAPIS

[Other names] White mustard, yellow mustard, mustard seeds, green mustard seeds

[Source] This product is the dried mature seeds of the cruciferous plants white mustard Sinapis alba L. or Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. et Coss. The former is commonly known as "white mustard seeds" and the latter is commonly known as "yellow mustard seeds". When the fruits are ripe in late summer and early autumn, the plants are harvested, dried, the seeds are removed, and impurities are removed.

【Properties】 White mustard seeds: spherical, with a diameter of 1.5 to 2.5 mm. The surface is off-white to light yellow. It has fine reticular patterns and a distinct dot-shaped hilum. The seed coat is thin and brittle. When broken, it reveals white, folded cotyledons that are oily. Odorless, spicy taste.

[Identification] Cross-section of this product: The epidermis of the white mustard seed coat is composed of mucous cells with mucous texture; the hypodermis is composed of 2 rows of thick-cornered cells; there is 1 row of palisade cells, with thickened inner and side walls and a thin outer wall. The endosperm is composed of 1 row of square cells, containing fuzzy powdery grains. The parenchyma cells of cotyledons and radicles contain fat droplets and aleurone grains.

【Processing】 Mustard : remove impurities. Crush when using.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【return through meridian】return to lung meridian.

[Functions and indications] Warms the lungs, dissipates phlegm, promotes qi circulation, disperses stagnation, dredges and relieves pain. It is used for cough and wheezing caused by cold phlegm, distension and pain in the chest and flanks, phlegm stagnation in the meridians, numbness and pain in the joints, flow of phlegm and dampness, and swelling and toxins in the genitals.

【Usage and Dosage】 3～9g. For external use, apply in appropriate amount.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Pharmacopoeia

[Source] "Bielu"

Through the detailed introduction above, we have a good understanding of the efficacy and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine mustard. I hope this can be helpful to everyone.