Known since antiquity , the pulp Mustard acquired the name " mustard " by the French and comes from the practice of mixing the crushed seeds with wine , ie must.

Properties:

The nutritional value of mustard is due to mustard seed having high percentages of protein, minerals and metals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and niacin . Mustard is low on calories and low on fat , with absence of cholesterol .

The black and white mustard seeds enhance circulatory and gastrointestinal system . The white mustard relieves pain and is diuretic and antibioti, recognized for centuries for its decongestant and expectorant action, relieves congestion and symptoms of sinusitis .

Contributes ton burning of surplus calories. The white mustard acts as an antifungal , appetizer , laxative , diaphoretic , digestive, diuretic , emetic , expectorant , allergic , stimulant, tonic and heating. In Chinait is used to treat severe coughing , tuberculosis and pleurisy .