Must read miracles of Mustard oil

Mustard oil could be good for your heart in more ways than one. The botanical name of mustard is “Brassica nigra” belongs to family “Brassicaceae” It is dark brown in colour and has a distinctive pungent taste with fishy odour.

Chemically, Mustard oil is packed with non-saturated and unsaturated fats necessary to lower blood cholesterol – one of the risk factors in the development of heart disease. It is being a rich source of omega Alpha3 and omega Alpha6 fatty acids, vitamin E and antioxidants; it is considered as one of the healthiest oils. Mustard oil is Eastern India's olive oil.It is not just used as a cooking medium but it also serves the purpose of salad oil, hair oil, face and body oil, baby massage oil and even ear wax cleaner.

Here's a list of some amazing facts and uses of mustard oil:

Ø  Mustard oil is often applied on skin to prevent or cure fungal infections due to the presence of a compound called Allyl Isothiocyanate.

Ø  Mustard oil has a pungent odour and perhaps this is the reason why insects avoid it and used as an insect repellant.

Ø  Traditionally it has been used as a medium to shed toxins from body. When consumed or applied on skin, it is believed to promote sweating which is a way to excrete body toxins.

Ø   Mustard oil has been used in conventional oils and medicines for the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis. It has been traditionally used with salt to massage gums for the treatment of various gum diseases.

Ø   It was found that it can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by up to 70%.

Ø  It is better than olive oil because the later does not have an ideal ratio of omega-6 (N6) and Omega-3 (N3) fatty acids useful in reducing heart complications.

Ø  Mustard oil, because of its anti-microbial properties, it is used as a preservative for pickles.

11 ways mustard oil can make you more beautiful

·          Skin care with mustard oil

Ø  It acts as natural sunscreen:

Forget about using a sunscreen with SPF 30+ or more, mustard oil can just do the trick. Being thick in consistency and having high levels of Vitamin E makes this vegetable oil a natural sunscreen. The Vitamin E in the oil helps to protect the skin from the harsh sun rays and other environmental toxins.

Ø  It lightens tan and dark spots:

Make a face mask by mixing mustard oil with gram flour, one teaspoon of curd and few drops of lemon juice. Mix the ingredients well and apply it on your face and neck. Wash your face after 10 to 15 minutes and try applying the face mask at least thrice a week for best results.

Ø  Improves complexion:

Contrary to popular belief that oil can make your skin look dark and rob you of your complexion, the reality is exact the opposite. To do it right, mix equal amounts of coconut and mustard oil and apply it on your face. Massage in circular motion till your skin absorbs all the oil and makes it feel moistened and supple. Regular massage will help improve circulation on your face, lightening your skin and reduce pimples too.

Ø  Protects chapped lips:

If your lip balm doesn’t give you long lasting results, dab mustard oil on your lips instead. The thick vegetable oil is known to be a natural moisturiser that can do wonders on your skin and lips. It can heal chapped lips better than packaged lip balms

Ø  Acts as a natural cleanser:

 Topical application of mustard oil stimulates sweat glands and opens the pores of the skin. This helps in reducing body temperature and removes toxins, unwanted salts and water from the body. Mustard oil disperses into the skin swiftly. When the oil is massaged on the face enzymes activated by body heat transports the oil to the areas that needs attention effectively. This helps the skin to get cleansed naturally within minutes.

·          Hair care with mustard oil:

Ø  It improves scalp health: Mustard oil also have a variety of anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It helps to combat fungal infections in the scalp when massaged regularly. It keeps the scalp clean and wards of dandruff, the most common of all hair problems.

Ø  It prevents premature greying: Mustard oil is rich in essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals that make it an ideal choice for hair care. If you are concerned about premature greying, try massaging your scalp and hair with mustard oil every night before going to bed.

Ø  It restricts hair loss: Mustard oil acts as a hair vitalizer and helps prevent hair loss. By restricting bacterial and fungal infections that could invade your scalp, mustard oil prevents hair loss and ensures hair growth. Here are seven home remedies for hair loss that you never knew.

Ø  It stimulates hair growth: This vegetable oil is also high in beta-carotene. When massaged regularly on the scalp it converts into Vitamin A which helps in hair growth. Apart from this, the oil is also a good source of iron, fatty acids, calcium and magnesium, all that promotes hair growth.

·          Dental care with mustard oil

Ø  It whitens teeth:

 After brushing your teeth with your usual toothpaste apply a coat of mustard oil mixed with few drops of lemon juice and a dash of salt. Leave it for five minutes and then rinse your mouth with water. Regular practice will make your teeth shine and also stronger.

Ø  It keeps off infections:

If you believe in practicing oil pulling in the morning, which means swishing your mouth with oil before brushing your teeth you can opt for mustard oil. However, traditionally sesame oil is used for the said purpose. Due to its antibacterial and antifungal mustard oil helps to keep infection at bay and also keep your gut healthy when used for oil pulling.

Let’s try these magics of mustard oil………..