Article By Dr. Shilpa Ramdas, MD Ayu
Mustard Oil has been used each for culinary functions and as a medication in Ayurveda. It has been studied for his or her potential well being advantages, together with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Introduction
Mustard oil is usually used as a counterirritant attributable to its capability to trigger delicate irritation or warming sensation when utilized to the pores and skin. Mustard oil accommodates erucic acid, which in excessive quantities could also be dangerous to well being, so it’s suggested to make use of it in average portions. There are not any confirmed well being threats related to erucic acid however due to this content material, mustard oil (sarson ka tel) is banned for oral consumption by USFDA.
In Ashtanga Hridaya, Charaka Samhita, and numerous Nighantus, the properties and advantages of mustard and its oil are extensively described. Mustard is named Sarshapa in Sanskrit, the extracted oil is known as Sarshapa Taila. It’s categorised beneath Taila varga. (Group of oils).
Sarshapa Tailam Qualities
दीपनं सार्षपं तैलं कटुपाकरसं लघु |
लेखनं स्पर्शवीर्योष्णं तीक्ष्णं पित्तास्रदूषकम् ||१३||
कफमेदोऽनिलार्शोघ्नं शिरःकर्णामयापहम् |
कण्डूकुष्ठकृमिश्वित्रकोठदुष्टक्रिमिप्रणुत् |
तद्वद्राजिकयोस्तैलं विशेषान्मूत्रकृच्छ्रकृत् ||१४||
Reference: Bhavaprakasa Purvakhanda – Misraka prakarana – Taila varga.
कटूष्णं सार्षपं तीक्ष्णं कफशुक्रानिलापहम्|
लघुपित्तास्रकृत् कोठकुष्टार्शोव्रण जन्तुजित् ॥
Reference: Ashtanga Hridaya. Sutra sthana. 5/ 59
Oils properties are usually much like their supply. Mustard oil is extracted from mustard seed. Therefore the properties of Mustard oil are much like that of Mustard seed.
Style (Rasa) – Pungent (Katu)
Qualities (Guna) – Gentle (Laghu), Heat (Ushna), Penetrative (Tikshna)
Efficiency (Virya) – Ushna
Style after digestion (Vipaka) – Katu
Motion (Karma) – Dipana (Digestant), Lekhana (Scraping)
Motion on Doshas:
On account of its scorching efficiency and pungent style it helps to pacifyVata and Kapha dosha, and will increase pitta dosha
Motion on Dhatu:
Extreme consumption leads to the impairment of Rakta dhatu and depletion of Medo dhatu (fats tissue), whereas extended utilization could result in a discount in Shukra dhatu.
Therapeutic motion:
Vermifuge – Anthelmintic, indicated in worm infestations
Rubefacient – On exterior utility, it causes native heat and redness
Anti-inflammatory – Helps to cut back ache and swelling
Indication:
This substance is advisable for situations akin to head and ear issues, itching, pores and skin illnesses, worm infestations, and leucoderma
Contra indication – Contra indicated in blood borne illnesses(Raktaja vyadhis)
Nutritive Worth of Mustard oil (Quantity / 100ml)
Mustard oil accommodates 1.88 grams of protein and 0.44 milligrams of zinc, 38.92 milligrams of calcium that are important for physique development and growth.
Formulation accommodates Mustard oil –
Ashta katwara taila
Hingvadi Taila – Used for the administration of Amenorrhea
Laghumasha taila – Used for the administration of Frozen Shoulder
Somaraji taila , Marichadi Tailam , Mahamarichadi taila -Indicated in numerous pores and skin dsiorders
Mustard oil – incompatibility
There are a number of mixtures of meals which might be thought of incompatible when consumed collectively.
……….हारिद्रः कटु तैलवान्। AH Su7/40
Taking yellow mushroom (haaridra) together with mustard oil is incompatible. These mixtures could result in digestive points, toxin formation, or different well being issues.
Technique of Preparation of Sarshapa Taila (Mustard Oil)
The extraction means of mustard oil entails macerating black mustard seeds in heat water, adopted by both steam or water distillation. The ensuing crude oil is darkish brown and wealthy in free fatty acids. After refinement, the oil turns into gentle brown and devoid of sturdy flavors. Its distinct odor is from sulphur-containing important oils generated by the hydrolysis of glycosides discovered within the seeds.
Advantages and Makes use of
Mustard Oil Be Used for Oil Pulling for Kapha illnesses. Mustard oil is scorching in nature. Oil pulling is a option to cleanse the oral cavity and to strengthen the gums and enamel. Kapha dosha can have an effect on the oral cavity inflicting tartar, tongue coating, lower in tasting capability of tongue, swelling and many others.
For Karna Poorana
कर्णनादे हितं तैलं सर्षपोत्थं च पूरणे । (AH Uttaratantra 18/ 26a)
In keeping with Ashtanga Hridaya, Filling of Sarshapa taila is helpful for Tinnitus.
As a ache Oil
When mustard oil is topically utilized, it might probably stimulate blood movement to the realm and produce a sensation of heat, which can assist alleviate ache and discomfort in sure situations, akin to muscle aches, arthritis, or respiratory congestion.
Base for Numerous oil Preparations
This Murchita Sarshapa taila (After processing) is used as base oil together with herb paste, decoction and many others. to arrange the ultimate natural oil.
Aspect Results
Extreme utility or extended contact with the pores and skin can result in irritation and even burns. It’s advisable to dilute mustard oil with coconut oil or olive oil, earlier than making use of it to the pores and skin, and to carry out a patch take a look at on a small space first to verify for any antagonistic reactions. mustard oil shouldn’t be used on damaged or irritated pores and skin, and people with delicate pores and skin or allergy symptoms ought to keep away from its use altogether.
Extreme consumption of this oil causes impotence in males.
Analysis
Antibacterial / antifungal: Glucosinolate current in mustard oil serves antibiotic, fungicidal and anti-carcinogenic properties, which reduces the impact of persistent illnesses.
House treatments
1 Mustard oil blended with salt in nasal polyp:
25 ml of mustard oil is taken and a couple of pinch of salt is added and heated. That is filtered on cooling. 2 – 3 drops of this oil is instilled into the nostril for the therapy of nasal polyps.
It’s utilized externally over haemorrhoid mass to shrink the mass and to alleviate ache.
2. Mustard oil with turmeric in itchy rashes:
Mustard oil is blended with a small amount of tremendous paste of turmeric and oil is cooked. This oil is utilized everywhere in the physique. This pacifies itchy rashes.
3. Mustard oil utility in rheumatoid arthritis:
In rheumatoid arthritis, mustard oil is warmed with a pinch of rock salt and utilized over the joints, gently. Common utility helps to deliver down the ache and swelling.
4. Jaggery and mustard oil in respiratory issues:
Equal quantities of jaggery and mustard oil are taken and blended properly. In circumstances of asthmatic assault (breathlessness) that is taken. This provides prompt profit on this situation.
5. Facial Hair Elimination
A combination of gram flour, turmeric and mustard oil is used for scrubbing.
6. Medicated conventional oil for tooth ache:
5 grams every of baking soda, desk salt and pepper powder are taken and tremendous powder is made.
That is added to 25 ml of mustard oil and heated for 2-3 minutes. When the froth seem it’s taken out of the fireplace, filtered and saved.
