Category: Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed Herb

Mustard (Sinapis alba), ground seed, yellow, Canada. Mustard becomes pungent when the crushed seeds are mixed with cold water to activate the appropriate enzymes. Boiling water, applied to dormant enzymes kills them, vinegar inhibits them, and both create a weak aroma but bitter taste. Mustard seed is used to treat colds, stomach problems, abscesses, rheumatism, […]

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Posted in Mustard Seed on Dec 12th, 2008, 12:23 am by michael