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 as a consequence of its potential to trigger delicate irritation or warming sensation when utilized to the pores and skin. Mustard oil comprises erucic acid, which in excessive quantities could also be dangerous to well being, so it’s suggested to make use of it in reasonable 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 called Sarshapa in Sanskrit, the extracted oil is known as Sarshapa Taila. It’s labeled below 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 typically just like their supply. Mustard oil is extracted from mustard seed. Therefore the properties of Mustard oil are just like that of Mustard seed.
Style (Rasa) – Pungent (Katu)
Qualities (Guna) – Mild (Laghu), Heat (Ushna), Penetrative (Tikshna)
Efficiency (Virya) – Ushna
Style after digestion (Vipaka) – Katu
Motion (Karma) – Dipana (Digestant), Lekhana (Scraping)
Motion on Doshas:
Because of its scorching efficiency and pungent style it helps to pacifyVata and Kapha dosha, and will increase pitta dosha
Motion on Dhatu:
Extreme consumption ends in 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 really helpful for circumstances resembling head and ear problems, itching, pores and skin ailments, worm infestations, and leucoderma
Contra indication – Contra indicated in blood borne ailments(Raktaja vyadhis)
Nutritive Worth of Mustard oil (Quantity / 100ml)
Mustard oil comprises 1.88 grams of protein and 0.44 milligrams of zinc, 38.92 milligrams of calcium that are important for physique progress and improvement.
Formulation comprises 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 can be thought-about 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.
Methodology of Preparation of Sarshapa Taila (Mustard Oil)
The extraction strategy 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 ailments. Mustard oil is scorching in nature. Oil pulling is a strategy to cleanse the oral cavity and to strengthen the gums and tooth. 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 response to Ashtanga Hridaya, Filling of Sarshapa taila is helpful for Tinnitus.
As a ache Oil
When mustard oil is topically utilized, it may possibly stimulate blood movement to the world and produce a sensation of heat, which can assist alleviate ache and discomfort in sure circumstances, resembling muscle aches, arthritis, or respiratory congestion.
Base for Varied 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.
Facet 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 test 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 allergic reactions 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 power ailments.
Residence 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 nice 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 carry down the ache and swelling.
4. Jaggery and mustard oil in respiratory problems:
Equal quantities of jaggery and mustard oil are taken and blended properly. In instances of asthmatic assault (breathlessness) that is taken. This offers instantaneous profit on this situation.
5. Facial Hair Removing
A mix 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 nice 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.
