Mustard Seeds
Mustards are native to Asia Minor, but these days cultivated as one of the main commercial crop in Canada, India, China, and temperate climates of the European region.
Mustards are winter crops. The plant reaches about 4-5 feet in height and bears golden yellow colored flowers. They are tiny, round seeds measuring about one mm in diameter found encased inside a fruit pod.
In general, three main varieties of mustard are grown worldwide for use:
-White mustard seeds (Sinapis alba or Brassica alba): The seeds are light straw-yellow colored and are slightly larger than the other two varieties. White seeds exhibit mild pungency.
-Black mustards (Brassica nigra): The seeds commonly grow in South Asia. They are sharp and more pungent than the other two varieties.
-Brown mustards (Brassica juncea): The seeds are native to sub-Himalayan plains of Northern India.
Medicinal Use
-Mustard seeds and its oil has traditionally been used to relieve muscle pain, rheumatism and arthritic pain.
-In India, mustard oil is applied to the scalp and is believed to stimulate hair growth.
-Its ground seeds act as a laxative, stimulant to the gastric mucosa and increase intestinal secretion.

Mustard Seeds
Mustards are native to Asia Minor, but these days cultivated as one of the main commercial crop in Canada, India, China, and temperate climates of the European region.
Mustards are winter crops. The plant reaches about 4-5 feet in height and bears golden yellow colored flowers. They are tiny, round seeds measuring about one mm in diameter found encased inside a fruit pod.
In general, three main varieties of mustard are grown worldwide for use:
-White mustard seeds (Sinapis alba or Brassica alba): The seeds are light straw-yellow colored and are slightly larger than the other two varieties. White seeds exhibit mild pungency.
-Black mustards (Brassica nigra): The seeds commonly grow in South Asia. They are sharp and more pungent than the other two varieties.
-Brown mustards (Brassica juncea): The seeds are native to sub-Himalayan plains of Northern India.
Medicinal Use
-Mustard seeds and its oil has traditionally been used to relieve muscle pain, rheumatism and arthritic pain.
-In India, mustard oil is applied to the scalp and is believed to stimulate hair growth.
-Its ground seeds act as a laxative, stimulant to the gastric mucosa and increase intestinal secretion.