Black Mustard Seeds (Brassica nigra) Dried - 100g

• Add to homemade bath soaks, body scrubs, and massage oils
• Create poultices or compresses for sore muscles and joints
• Make mustard seed tea or tinctures to aid respiratory health
• Use as a base for homemade mustard plasters or packs

Poultice: Grind 100g of seeds and add warm water to form a thick paste. Add this paste to a cloth and place on the affected area. Leave on for 1 minute (not longer than 3 mins) then remove. If necessary, you can soothe the skin by applying olive oil to the affected area. 

Infusion: Add 1 cup of boiling water to 1 tsp of finely crushed seeds. Let infuse for 5 minutes before consuming. The recommended dosage is up to (but not exceeding) 3 cups a day. 

In the kitchen:  Just a pinch of these potent seeds goes a long way toward enhancing the flavours in your cooking.

• Mucilage
• Rubefacient
• Irritant
• Stimulant
• Diuretic
• Emetic
• A great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, iron, calcium, zinc, manganese, magnesium, protein, niacin, and dietary fibre. 

• Mustard seeds contain a skin irritant that can cause blisters if left in contact with the skin too long. Do not exceed 3 mins of direct skin contact.
• Do not use of pregnant or breastfeeding.
• It is advised to consult with a trusted and registered medical practitioner before use.