Mustard’s Powerful Healing Abilities The power of mustard goes far beyond a condiment, it also works as simple cold and flu remedies! Allyl isothiocyanates (AITC) are compounds found in mustard seeds that have been studied extensively for their ability to prevent and decrease cancer cells. There are over 200 studies showing these positive effects! Mustard seed and oil have also been shown to protect heart health by reducing inflammation and normalizing cholesterol levels. Using a mustard seed poultice has been a long-lived folk tradition to help people with congested lung mucus and bronchitis. It’s also been shown to reduce symptoms of COPD. Make Your Own Mustard! Ingredients 1/4 cup brown mustard seeds 1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds (use only yellow seeds if you want a milder taste) 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon lavender flowers 1 teaspoon salt Need ingredients? Visit Mountain Rose Herbs Place the mustard seeds, apple cider vinegar and water in a glass bowl. Cover and let sit for about two days. When the mustard seeds are through soaking, place them as well as the liquid into a food processor or blender. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until the mustard is ground into a mustard paste. This recipe makes about a pint of mustard. It will keep in the fridge for about six months.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:38:02 +0000