Family

• Brassicaceae

Constituents

• Thioglycosides
• Fatty oil
• Mucilages

Parts used

• Grains (ripe and dry)

Properties

• Hyperemic
• Revulsive
• Carminative
• Cooking spice

Indications

External use

• Rheumatisms
• Neuralgia
• Bronchitis

Internal use

• Digestive disorders

Side effects

Internal use

• Eventually some gastric complications may occur (stomach burning,...).

External use

• Necrosis and flictenos.

Contraindications

Circulation disorders, venous problems.

Interactions

Do not mix with ammonia.

Forms of use

• Black Mustard Cataplasm
• Mustard cream
• Mustard-based gel