Mustard Essential Oil

Benefits

Mustard essential oil Benefits include the regulation of cholesterol in the body, its antibacterial and antifungal properties, is ability to help aid digestion of food and its pain-killing and anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps treat the respiratory tract; improves skin health, can be used as an insect repellant, it acts as an appetizer, it revitalizes the hair and acts as a body function stimulant.

Instructions for Use

Can be blended for use to massage the scalp and the skin. It is also be used to cook Indian inspired dishes.

History and Additional Information

Mustard oil was originally used in India and neighboring countries for cooking but the practice faded as other vegetable oils became more available. The use in cooking has been revitalized of late. In India where it has the widest use it is also used to welcome important visitors by being poured on the threshold. Punjabis use it as a fuel source during weddings.
It has been used for centuries to stimulate hair growth among Indian women and the practice has since spread to Europe. Greeks used it to cure human ailments and scorpion stings.

Details

• Latin/Botanical Name: Brassica Juncea, Brassica Alba and Brassica Nigra
• Other Names: Indian Mustard, Chinese Mustard, Mustard Cabbage, Leaf Mustart, Swatow Mustard Cabbage, Sow Cabbage, Bamboo Mustard Cabbage, Banarasi Rai, Rai, Safed Rai, Kalee Sarson
• Family: Cruciferae,Brassicaceae
• Part of Plant Used: seeds
• Place of Origin: Europe

Characteristics

• Odor/Fragrance: wasabi or horse radish-like odor
• Color: golden yellow
• Aroma Strength: strong
• Consistency: light
• Note: middle to base

Blending Suggestions: jojoba oil, rose oil

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: Should never be used in aromatherapy. It is a strong irritant. Most European and American states classify it as non-edible oil due to strong acidity.