Wild Mustard

The Wild Mustard is an annual that grows wild in most part of the country. It is a plant that grows upright to a height of 30-90 cm., has an unpleasant smell, and belongs to the plant family Capparidaceae. The whole plant is covered with glandular and simple hairs. The leaves are 3-5 foliate and each leaflet is obovate and 4.3 cm. long. The flowers are yellow, axillary and grow out into a raceme. The fruits are hairy capsules which are 5-6 cm. long, and the seeds are brownish-black when ripe.

           


MEDICINAL USE:
*Good for expelling worms.
*Helps in digestion.
*Works as a laxative.
*Reduces inflammations.
*Useful in general skin ailments.
*Leprosy.
*Blood diseases.
*Cough.
*Earache.
*Cardiac stimulant.

HOW TO USED:
*The decoction of the roots is good for expelling worms.
*The infusions of the leaves is good for digestion and for reducing inflammations.
*The infusions of the leaves in higher concentrations work as a good laxative.
*The crushed leaves are applied over skin ailments.
*The decoction of the whole plant is good for leprosy, blood diseases and cough.
*The juice of the leaf is poured into the ear to relieve earache.
*The decoction of the roots and seeds is considered to be a cardiac stimulant.

PARTS USED:
*The whole plant.

DOSE:

As recommended above.

Normal Dosage For:

Adults: 4 or 5 cups a day.
Aged 6 to 9 years: 2 cups a day
Aged 2 to 5 years: 1 cup a day
1 to 2 years: 1/2 cup a day
Below 1 year: 1/4 or less cup a day

A Useful Table for Quick Measurements:
1 tbsp = 5 grams (green herb)
1 dessertspoon = 2 grams (dry herb)
1 teaspoon = 25 drops
1 cup = 16 tbsp


1 litre = 7 or 8 cups