Black Mustard

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Black Mustard

An annual herb, the seeds and leaves of which contain a glycoside—sinigrin—and an enzyme—myrosin—which on contact with water digests sinigrin, yielding allyl isothiocyanate—mustard oil; mustard is antibacterial, antifungal, antitussive, expectorant, and has been used as a circulatory tonic, and for rheumatic complaints

black mustard,

n Latin name:
Brassica negra, Brassica alba; part used: seeds; uses: emetic, diuretic, soothe skin irritation, homeopathic treatment of upper respiratory and gastro-intestinal conditions; precautions: individuals with renal disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, skin irritation, contact dermatitis. Also known as
brown mustard, California rape, charlock, Chinese mustard, Indian mustard, white mustard, and
wild mustard.

black mustard

sinapisnigra.

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