Mustard oil: use, beneficial properties and contraindications

Buying expensive drugs and cosmetics allows you to take care of your health and appearance. But not all people can afford it, and along with the benefits of synthetic substances often receive harm. A mustard oil in many cases turns out to be a reasonable and sparing alternative.

Mustard oil is one of the types of vegetable oils, for which the plant seeds are used. To extract the liquid from the mustard, different manufacturers use two methods: pressure treatment and extraction. Mustard oil can also be called a mixture of dry mustard powder with sunflower oil. You should not confuse them with each other. Mustard essential oil, with all its benefits, is very dangerous because of its high toxicity, so it should be used carefully.

Knowledge of mustard and its use has been accumulated since ancient times. Archaeological excavations have shown that black mustard was used, among other things, for medicinal purposes in the Stone Age. There are also written references to the healing properties of the product in ancient Indian and ancient Babylonian literature.

But the great civilizations of the Mediterranean - Greek and Roman, almost did not pay attention to this plant. On the territory of modern Russia, mustard was cultivated from the end of the 18th century.

For many years, the work of breeders to improve the properties of culture continued. And its sarepta mustard, derived as a result, very quickly became one of the best varieties of the plant. The superiority of the Volga variety was recognized by both English and French agronomists. For a very long time, plant growers failed to create more advanced varieties. Mustard oil turned out to be extremely popular. and still in Russia, it is from the Sarepta variety that plants receive ¼ of this oil.

To make it, the seeds are first cleaned of impurities. These impurities also include low-quality cores. Cleaning is performed using special equipment. The second stage of the production process is cold pressed. In modern oil mills in this phase it is possible to extract up to 65% of the concentrate. That is, still crude oil contains the most nutrients.

Large plants use the technique of double pressing when heated. This method helps to increase the recovery rate of the liquid up to 90%. The first stage of processing goes in the prepress, and the second - in the expeller. If the technology is fully observed, the oil concentration in the cake is 5%. Next, the concentrate must be extracted, dissolving it in an organic acid, and then pass through a special membrane.

But this work does not end there. Mustard oil is cleaned using a variety of techniques:

• deodorization;
• hydration;
• distillation;
• whitening;
• refining alkaline reagents;
• freezing.

The sequence of such processing methods, the duration of each of them, and the reagents used can vary greatly. The final choice is made only by trained technologists. But in any case, the resulting concentrate does not contain any nutrients. Therefore, in medical, cosmetic and culinary purposes it is necessary to use only unrefined oil. That it retains all the benefits that mustard can bring.

It should include:

• full name of the product and brand;
• information about certificates and licenses;
• mustard variety;
• the moment of bottling;
• the energy value;
• shelf life;
• legal and actual address of the manufacturer;
• recommended storage and use conditions.

You can not buy mustard oil from unverified manufacturers. Even if the manufacturer strictly complies with quality standards, transportation and storage can deprive the product of most useful properties. If in a store or on the market the bottles stand in direct sunlight, mustard oil can quickly deteriorate. And even if all the requirements are met, every time you need to shake the bottle.

The shelf life of the plugged crude product of the first spin is 1 year. But if the bottle is opened, it should be immediately put in the refrigerator and used completely for 6 months. Normally, a natural fluid may have a yellow color of varying degrees of saturation. The viscosity of mustard oil is low. The presence of sediment is acceptable and does not indicate low quality.

A bad product is distinguished by:

• bad taste;
• musty aroma;
• bitterness;
• turbidity of the liquid.

Despite the difference in the chemical composition of individual varieties, the experts gave a general description of this product. It can contain (ascending minimum share):

• from 7 to 14% eicosanoic acid;
• from 8 to 12% linolenic acid;
• 11 to 53% erucic acid;
• from 14 to 19% linoleic acid;
• from 22 to 30% oleic acid.

Among them, linoleic, linolenic and eicosanoic acids are especially valuable - all of them are among the indispensable, that is, vital, but not produced by the body itself. Great also the concentration of a variety of vitamins. In mustard oil contains, for example, vitamin D, which can still be obtained only from fish oil, dairy products, forest mushrooms and egg yolk.

The mustard seed squeeze also contains vitamin K. And there are also fat-soluble vitamins A, E, vitamins B1 - B9, P. Vitamin E concentration is very high - 100 g of liquid contains twice the daily requirement.

The beneficial properties of the product are largely due to the high choline concentration. This substance has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system. But it also helps produce phospholipids, and already they lower the risk of fatty degeneration of the liver. Mustard oil is widely used in traditional medicine. In the days when the overwhelming majority of people could not use the help of doctors, it was used to help with it:

• rheumatism;
• respiratory diseases;
• various joint diseases;
• neuritis;
• urolithiasis.

Great use of essential oil for the body with a bacterial infection. In this case, it is used by rubbing or as a replacement for mustard plaster. The positive effect is achieved due to the significant concentration of phytoncides. These natural substances, suppressing microorganisms, do not cause damage to healthy organs and tissues.

Due to the large amount of fatty acids, the total caloric content of the product is extremely high. 100 g of mustard oil contains more than 840 kcal.

In addition to general information about the properties of the product, it is necessary to disassemble the effect of each key component included in its composition. Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, perfectly helps to eliminate the pollution of the body associated with food poisoning or poor nutrition. This does not mean that you can do without the help of specialists. If the indisposition is aggravated and it lasts more than a day, more serious measures should be taken. For women, the benefit of tocopherol is also great - it contributes to the stabilization of the body at the cellular level.

There is a rejuvenation of organs and tissues. Wounds and ulcers heal rapidly, even those that might disturb for a long time. When the body gets enough vitamin E, blood clotting returns to normal. It is also noted that this substance helps to strengthen the membranes of the veins and arteries. Thanks to him, the ratio between bad and good cholesterol in the blood is improved.

Vitamins of group B can also become an equally valuable supplement to the daily diet. If there are no contraindications to taking mustard oil, it is almost an ideal solution to compensate for the lack of these substances with it. It is proved that the observance of elementary rules helps strengthen memory, restore order in the work of the central nervous system. Omega-acids contained in the oil contribute to the production of vitamin F in the body, which helps the digestive system work better, in addition to improving the function of the thyroid gland.

Great importance is now such a component of mustard oil, as sinigrin. This substance is almost not found in other products, and at the same time it is very powerful in suppressing malignant neoplasms at the earliest stage. Regular intake of oil leads to the fact that the reborn cells die before they have time to develop in dangerous quantities.

Retinol is also worth noting, which effectively eliminates night blindness. For those who constantly drive, it is no less dangerous than cancer.

But vitamin A has another effect that is somewhat less well known to people - an improvement in the condition of the skin and mucous membranes. If the nails are peeled off, the hair becomes dull and brittle, and the skin flakes off, you should definitely try mustard oil. What is important, along with improving the appearance of the integument, it helps to increase their defenses. This reduces the risk of infection, accelerates the restoration of damaged skin.

Vitamin K also indirectly helps the regeneration process. Only it is no longer a question of the skin, but of the skeletal system - thanks to this, calcium is better absorbed by the vitamin. Even those who have all the bones healthy and intact, this property of mustard oil can not be ignored. After all, bone tissue must be continuously updated, and insufficient replenishment of calcium in the body blocks this process.

But the role of vitamin K is not limited to this property. It helps prevent hemorrhages by increasing blood clotting. Another useful feature of the vitamin is the improvement of the kidneys. In addition to vitamin K, you should pay attention to vitamin B6. It activates the metabolism in all directions. For many people, it is important that this substance can improve reproductive function by acting on different stages of the transformation of substances in the body.

Niacin has none of those effects that are characteristic of vitamin B6. But he is actively involved in the energy processes of the body. Thanks to this substance the nervous system is debugged, the orderliness of its work increases. Returning to the positive effect of mustard oil on the state of the skeletal system, it is necessary to mention the vitamin D present in it. With its help, the body is fully supplied with calcium and phosphorus.

No less relevant moment is maintaining the normal functioning of the thyroid gland. Biochemical studies have shown that with vitamin D deficiency, the likelihood of cardiovascular and skin pathologies increases.

Esters, chlorophyll and phytoncides improve performance:

• digestive system;
• heart muscle;
• thyroid gland;
• arteries, capillaries and veins.

It is noted that regular intake of mustard oil reduces the risk of atherosclerotic plaques. Increasing blood flow will help more efficiently supply all organs and tissues with beneficial substances, and promotes the removal of waste products. Mustard oil has become widespread in dietary practice.Stimulation of immunity can significantly reduce the likelihood of seasonal flu, bronchitis, or even a “simple” runny nose. Both supporting the immune response and improving visual acuity at dusk is possible only with course use of mustard oil.

Professionals consider it necessary to use this compound also for the treatment of cholecystitis, cirrhosis of the liver. A very important effect of the oil is the removal of various parasites from the body. Improving the appearance of the skin occurs in the shortest possible time. The pain is also quickly removed, the condition of the skin is restored. During the massage, mustard oil will help to warm the tissues, to remove accumulated tension.

Since mustard oil has a pronounced biological activity, it can cause harm. Contraindications include all diseases affecting the myocardium. These contraindications are not absolute, but consultation of the cardiologist is required. Undesirable mustard oil consumption by patients:

• gastritis;
• stomach ulcer;
• enterocolitis;
• duodenal ulcer.

External use of natural remedies can also be dangerous. It threatens not just allergies, even burns are likely. Excessive enthusiasm for this tool can harm the kidneys and the digestive system. If we talk about the unrefined drug, great danger for the heart muscle. Instead of improving her condition, you can provoke a worsening pathology. The reason is a high concentration of erucic acid. Cooking oil from varieties in which its amount is small helps to reduce the danger somewhat. But we must understand that the removal of erucic acid from the body does not occur, it gradually accumulates. Harmful effects, even with the course taking the drug inevitably occurs. In addition, it is important to consider that mustard oil can provoke an allergic reaction.

Those who have not tried to use it before, should approach the matter as carefully as possible and only after consulting with the doctors. We should start by collecting information about all the varieties of mustard oil, about the reputation of its producers. When the drug is purchased, it should be used in strict accordance with the instructions (even for cosmetic purposes). External use of oil for the first time carried out on a small area of ​​the skin.

It is very important to use mustard oil strictly according to the recipe. The mask for the face, excluding the appearance of acne, is prepared from:

• 30 g of oil;
• 60 grams of yogurt;
• 60 g of turmeric.

After applying the mixture it is left to dry. It is allowed to use such masks daily. If you add almond, jojoba and avocado oil, you can get rid of irritation by refreshing the skin. Additional aromatic components are introduced in a very small volume, sometimes 1 or 2 drops is enough. Keep the mask on the face should be 15-20 minutes, and then immediately wash it off, gently soak the skin with a towel.

Another way to use mustard oil is to mix 30 g of the product with rosemary, rose, mint and orange oil. They are introduced into the whole drop by drop. To prepare a mask for oily skin, mix:

• 30 g of mustard oil;
• 30 grams of almond oil;
• 30 g avocado extract;
• 30 g jojoba oil.

Apply mustard oil can not only skin, but also for hair. Its nutritional properties are almost the same as those of burdock oil. These are the two most valuable natural remedies that allow to improve the condition of hair.If it is necessary to stimulate growth, restore the hair structure and supply it with useful substances, it is necessary to lubricate the roots with pure oil. There is no need to add anything else. After half an hour, just wash your hair with shampoo.

It is possible to grow hair only with the help of long courses of application of mustard oil. It is used at least 1 time in 7 days, maintaining such a regime for 3 months. Hair restoration requires a different approach: 100 g of oil is mixed with 50 g of crushed dry nettle leaves. This portion is heated for 7 minutes in a water bath. Then the composition is cooled and filtered through gauze, and then put the drug on the hair roots 4 times in 10 days.

Another recipe involves mixing mustard oil with cinnamon, bergamot, ylang-ylang oils (2 g of each additional component). Regularly rub this composition into the roots to strengthen the hair, give it a pleasant shine. Effectively helps to enhance hair growth a mixture of 30 g of mustard oil and 60 g of tincture of red pepper. This mask is applied to the roots using special brushes or cotton swabs. Keep it on your head for 40 minutes, covering with a plastic bag or a special hat.

Mustard oil-based body masks almost always deserve positive feedback. To improve the skin, you can mix it with creams, esters. It is recommended to clean the face with a scrub or steam bath before the procedure. It is advisable to apply the mask on the face along the massage lines and keep it no more than 30 minutes. Standard course - 10 weeks for 1 procedure.

If we talk about the medical use of mustard oil, indications for its use are:

• atherosclerosis;
• cholecystitis;
• hepatitis;
• diabetes;
• disorders of the nervous system;
• anemia;
• cirrhosis of the liver;
• cholelithiasis;
• infections of upper respiratory tract and many other ailments.

For preventive purposes, mustard oil is used when significant physical exertion is experienced. Then it promotes accelerated relaxation of the ligaments and muscles. They quickly come to good physical shape. Alternative medicine actively uses mustard oil to treat injuries, especially cuts and bruises. External use of mustard squeeze is mainly practiced with:

• polyarthritis;
• arthritis;
• radiculitis;
• rheumatism.

Both cosmetologists and dermatologists advise using mustard oil:

• with a large number of acne and acne;
• in the event of dandruff;
• when infected with psoriasis or herpes.

The fluid is rapidly absorbed into the skin. It simultaneously with the elimination of infection or another cause of the disease contributes to nutrition, soften and moisturize the skin. Antioxidants make it possible to recommend oil to contain the aging of epidermal cells. Exposure to ultraviolet will also be less disastrous. It is noted that rubbing the oily mass in the scalp less likely to experience hair loss, and later suffer from gray hair.

Contrary to the concerns of some people, the high nutritional value of mustard oil does not interfere with weight loss. Moreover, the fatty acids contained in this product help to get rid of overweight. It is recommended to use 30 g of oil ½ hour before meals. The problem is that the reception of pure mustard oil is unpleasant to many people because of its sharp taste. The solution is to add fluid to everyday food.

To help weight loss and can be by wraps. Mustard effectively warms the skin and subcutaneous fat. Therefore, it contributes to the fight against cellulite, facilitates the return of the figure to its shape. Another way to quickly lose weight is to massage with mustard oil.

Use unrefined mustard oil for frying is unacceptable. If it is heated, substances that are hazardous to health will inevitably occur in it.In addition to poisoning the cells and tissues of the body, there is a carcinogenic effect. But in refined oil can be fried without fear. But it is still recommended to use mustard squeeze raw, refueling it:

• cold main dishes;
• cold and warm salads;
• side dishes for meat and poultry.

Judging by the reviews, mustard oil gives the dishes a savory, but not excessively spicy taste. Compared with dry mustard, the sharpness is not so pronounced. Good result gives the use of marc of mustard for the preparation of vitamin salads. This product also allows you to cook pastries or preserve vegetables. If, however, mustard oil is used for frying, it is necessary to heat the pan or oven only to medium temperatures.

If you choose the right proportion when adding butter to the dough, the quality of confectionery products will dramatically improve:

• baking will be more magnificent;
• unusual flavor will appear;
• a pleasant golden hue will be provided;
• the product will stay fresh much longer than usual.

Also at home you can make a number of other dishes using mustard extract. It forms excellent combinations with greens, cereals, vegetables. Experienced chefs recommend using oil for making vinaigrette. To cook the fish with mustard seeds and squeeze from it, usually take:

• 60 g of seeds;
• 600 g of fish;
• 25 g onion paste;
• 3 g of turmeric;
• salt to taste

You can fry the mustard oil potatoes and lamb curry in a pressure cooker. This recipe usually includes 750 g of mutton and 500 g of potatoes (its tubers are cut into equal parts). Not bad to use a few small bulbs. Pre-lamb marinated.

In addition to these traditional recipes, it is useful to look at how the product is used in other kitchens. French cooking also uses mustard oil. It is drunk in its pure form, used as a dressing for salads and soups. Many recipes for baking, too, can not do without this component.

In the next issue of the TV show "Live is great!" with Elena Malysheva, you will learn about the beneficial properties of mustard oil.