Black Mustard

Other name : Brassica nigra
Black mustard is an annual plant, grows up to 2 meters in height. It has a branching, angular stem with large, alternate leaves. The upper leaves are smaller and broadly elliptic,, the lower ones are broader, pinnately lobed and obovate. Yellow flowers are produced on the upper stems. The blooming period occurs during the summer, and lasts about 1-2 months.
Parts used: Seeds

The benefits of Black Mustard are

• Internal use :
  • appetizer
  • digestive
  • diuretic
  • emetic
  • irritant
  • stimulant.
• Grounded seed is applied externally
  • rheumatism
  • sciatica
  • peritonitis
  • neuralgia, and numerous internal inflammations
  • It reduces skeletal and muscular pain.
  • Herbal tea or grounded seed sprinkled on bath water is helpful in cases of fevers, colds and influenza.