Medicinal Properties of White Mustard
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What is the medicinal benefit of consuming mustard seeds and its oil?

  • Improving digestion
  • Boosting immunity
  • Reducing inflammation
  • Relieving pain associated with rheumatism and arthritis (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a traditional medicinal use of mustard seeds and its oil?

  • Treating skin infections
  • Relieving muscle pain
  • Curing fever (correct)
  • Relieving rheumatism and arthritic pain
  • What traditional use has been associated with mustard seeds and its oil?

  • Relieving muscle pain, rheumatism and arthritic pain (correct)
  • Treating skin allergies
  • Lowering blood pressure
  • Curing digestive issues
  • What is the primary benefit of using mustard seeds and its oil in traditional medicine?

    <p>Pain relief properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions has been traditionally treated with mustard seeds and its oil?

    <p>Arthritis and rheumatism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of the oils of mace and nutmeg?

    <p>Antimicrobial effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of microorganisms have been shown to be affected by the oils of mace and nutmeg?

    <p>Oral microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of one of the individual components of mace oil that has been assessed for in vitro activity?

    <p>Trimyristin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of the activity demonstrated by the oils of mace and nutmeg against human pathogens?

    <p>In vitro only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of mace oil?

    <p>Limonene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the medicinal uses of Black Mustard seeds?

    <p>As a diuretic in cardiac edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following conditions is Black Mustard seed not used?

    <p>Diabetic patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of Black Mustard seeds?

    <p>Brownish-black</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the flavor of Black Mustard seeds compare to Brown Mustard seeds?

    <p>It is stronger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of Black Mustard seeds?

    <p>Round</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mustard Seeds

    • Oil content of white mustard varies from 25 to 33%.

    Medicinal Uses of Mustard Seeds

    • Traditionally used to relieve muscle pain, rheumatism, and arthritic pain.
    • Has antimicrobial effects:
      • Oils of mace and nutmeg and their individual components have in vitro activity against some oral microorganisms.
      • Shown to have activity against other human pathogens in vitro.
    • Used to treat:
      • Acute cardiac failure
      • Hypertension
      • Diuretic in cardiac edema

    Black Mustard Seeds

    • Round and hard in shape
    • Slightly larger and stronger in flavor than brown mustard seeds
    • Brownish-black in color

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    This quiz covers the medicinal uses of white mustard seeds and oil, including relief from muscle pain and arthritic pain. Learn about the oil content and traditional uses of white mustard.

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