Mustard
Brassica/Sinapis spp.
The biblical mustard seed; warming mustard plasters/foot-baths are a folk remedy for chest congestion and achy joints.
Traditional use (household, biblical-near-eastern): The biblical mustard seed; warming mustard plasters/foot-baths are a folk remedy for chest congestion and achy joints.
The biblical mustard seed; warming mustard plasters/foot-baths are a folk remedy for chest congestion and achy joints.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- The biblical mustard seed; warming mustard plasters/foot-baths are a folk remedy for chest congestion and achy joints.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Mustard plasters can BURN the skin if left on too long — use a barrier and short durations.
- Prolonged skin contact
- Broken skin
Mustard plasters can BURN the skin if left on too long — use a barrier and short durations.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.