We use the beneficial properties of mustard to treat colds and lose weight
Mustard ... the benefits and harms of this product are not known to everyone, although it is often used in cooking, in cosmetology, and even in folk medicine. Despite its nondescript appearance, mustard has unique beneficial properties and is rich in vitamins. She is able to cope with various diseases. In addition, the hot seasoning is able to tidy up the figure. Why is mustard so useful for the body? Does she have any contraindications?
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Useful properties of mustard
- Mustard contains vitamins such as A, B1, B2, C, D, E and P. It is rich in calcium and iron.
- Mustard stimulates appetite and promotes abundant salivation. In addition, it activates the metabolism and helps to normalize blood cholesterol.
- A spicy seasoning will help a man with impotence, and it should also be used by women with infertility and other female-type diseases.
- Mustard is a warming agent that contains substances that help to drain phlegm. That is why it should be eaten during colds or mustard plasters.
- This seasoning also has a positive effect on the nervous system. It improves memory and intelligence.
- Mustard can improve the condition of hair and nails. In addition, it helps to strengthen the skeletal system.
- Due to its ability to break down fats, mustard is actively used for weight loss. It is effective both externally and internally.
- The seasoning has a mild laxative effect, so mustard is an excellent remedy for constipation.
You shouldn't use very hot mustard. It can cause burning of the throat, palate and tongue. That is why mustard is capable of doing both benefits and harm to the body.
Mustard traditional medicine recipes
The benefits and harms of mustard are especially noticeable in traditional medicine. It is actively used in the treatment of various diseases. The hot seasoning is capable of treating many symptoms. And with regular use, mustard will help get rid of them completely.
Mustard foot baths
If suddenly loved ones fell ill with a cold and there were no mustard plasters at hand, then you can just soar your feet with mustard. This method will be very effective in 1-2 days of ARVI or ARI.
The water temperature for the foot bath should be between 38 and 45 degrees.
However, some people like hot water. To determine a comfortable water temperature, simply fill a basin with water and dip your hand into it. If the water is too hot, add cool water to the desired degree of heat.
You can soar your feet with mustard with a runny nose, with perspiration and sore throat. You should also use this procedure for coughs, fever and body aches.
If the temperature has risen above 37 degrees, in no case should you soar your feet. Therefore, before taking a foot bath, it is necessary to measure the temperature.
How to soar your feet with mustard? This procedure is suitable for both a child over 5 years old and an adult:
- Fill the basin with water at a comfortable temperature. Add a few tablespoons of mustard powder to it. Stir in the water until the seasoning is completely dissolved.
- Lower your feet into your pelvis. In this case, it is imperative to keep the whole body warm. Wrap yourself in a warm blanket or wear a warm sweater.
- Periodically ask your relatives to pour hot water into the basin, otherwise it will gradually cool down and have no effect.
- Since it takes more than 20 minutes to warm your feet in water with mustard, keep yourself busy. Read a book or watch a movie.
- After the foot bath, wipe your feet dry and put on warm socks. It is advisable to do this procedure at night in order to immediately go to bed. In no case should you take off your socks before bed. Cover yourself with a warm blanket to keep warm throughout the night.
But even such a seemingly simple folk remedy has contraindications:
- cancer;
- hypertension;
- heart disease;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- varicose veins;
- pregnancy.
Thus, a foot bath can really help deal with the first symptoms of a cold.
Mustard tortilla
Cough cake with honey and mustard is the best cough suppressant. It will be really effective in the early stages of a cold. Two or three procedures can completely eliminate this unpleasant symptom.
The tortilla is applied to the body, due to which the beneficial substances from honey and mustard pass through the skin, accelerating blood circulation and relaxing the respiratory muscles. Honey fights inflammatory processes, and mustard disperses phlegm and ensures its coughing up.
To prepare a flat cake, you will need 1 tablespoon of mustard powder, liquid honey and vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of vodka and flour (as needed). All of the listed ingredients, except flour, should be thoroughly mixed in a bowl and placed in a water bath. After heating the resulting mixture to 40-50 degrees, remove the bowl from the water bath and add flour until the dough is soft.
Cut off a large piece of gauze and fold it three times. Note that it should cover most of the area where the compress will be. Dip the cheesecloth in warm water and squeeze. Then place it on the sick person's back or chest.
Then put a layer of cellophane or plastic wrap on the gauze. Its size should exceed the size of the gauze. And now you can put the finished cake on the film. It should lie only in the bronchial area. From above, cover it with a thick cloth and wrap it with a warm scarf.
The cake should be kept for about 6-8 hours, so you can safely put it overnight.
Before applying the lozenge, the skin must be treated with oil or nourishing cream.
Contraindications:
- skin disease;
- high temperature;
- allergy to ingredients;
- any injuries in the area of application of the cake.
Thus, a cake with honey and mustard will quickly get rid of a cough.
Mustard wraps
Mustard wrap allows you to simply and effectively get rid of extra centimeters in problem areas. It is worth noting that this method will not remove 15-20 kilograms of excess weight. It only helps to correct the figure. This is why mustard wraps should be used in conjunction with exercise and diet.
In addition, the wrap helps to improve the skin. It will become healthier and more pleasant to the touch.
Mustard wrap should be carried out at least 8-10 times with a break of 3-4 days.
Before wrapping, you need to check if there is an allergic reaction to mustard and other ingredients.
To prepare the mixture for wrapping, you must mix a glass of dry mustard with warm water to get a homogeneous mixture. In addition, sea salt or honey can be added to the mixture to make the wraps more effective.
Prepare your skin before wrapping. Lubricate it with a scrub. After that, you can apply the mixture in a thin layer to problem areas of the body. Wrap the top with cling film and put on a warm sweater or pants (depending on the selected area).The mustard wrap takes 30 minutes. After this time, the remains of the mustard mixture should be washed off. To consolidate the effect, it is necessary to apply a moisturizing or anti-cellulite cream to the skin.
During the wrapping, you can and should engage in vigorous activity. You can dance, do fitness, or just clean the apartment.
Contraindications:
- hypertension;
- pregnancy;
- cancer;
- gynecological diseases;
- varicose veins.
Mustard socks
Pour mustard wearing socks for a child is an effective method of dealing with coughs and other cold symptoms. Dry mustard slowly acts on the heels, heating them. In this case, it is rather difficult to get burned. But the spicy seasoning fights against a cold and a cough.
This method is best used when the illness is slowly disappearing and the child is almost cured, but is still troubled by a slight cough and runny nose. If you use mustard socks in the first days of illness, then carefully monitor the temperature. If you have it, you cannot use mustard, otherwise the spicy seasoning will only aggravate the situation.
Wipe your feet dry before using mustard. Then mustard is poured into a cotton sock. For a child, 1 teaspoon or less is enough, and for an adult - 1-2 tablespoons. The amount of seasoning depends on the size of the foot.
Socks should be worn before bed as they will have to be worn for 6-8 hours. Above, you should put on another pair of woolen socks to warm your feet thoroughly. In the morning, remove all socks and rinse your feet with water.
Contraindications:
- high temperature;
- a child not older than a year;
- allergy;
- any damage to the skin;
- the disease has just begun.
Mustard harm
What is the use of table mustard for the body - described above. But she has other properties that can be harmful.
If consumed in large quantities, this seasoning can cause enormous harm to the body. For example, cause shortness of breath, increase blood pressure, and the like.
Mustard should never be used for hypertension, tuberculosis, stomach ulcers, gastritis, heart problems, increased acidity of the stomach, and even kidney disease.
When used externally, you need to carefully monitor the time. Otherwise, a burn may remain on the skin. Especially carefully you need to do a wrap with mustard and various masks for the face and hair. In addition, mustard should not be used if there are any skin conditions.
It is difficult to overestimate the benefits and harms of mustard for the body. This product is able to cope with many diseases. However, if used improperly or in the presence of certain diseases, the spicy seasoning can cause enormous harm to the body.