Mustard Oil is versatile oil, which can be used for both therapeutic uses and culinary applications. The term Mustard Oil is used for two different oils, which are extracted from mustard seeds: a fatty vegetable oil resulting from pressing the seeds and an essential oil resulting from grinding the seeds, mixing them with water, and extracting the resulting volatile oil by distillation.

Benefits of Mustard oil

• Protects Against Infection

Mustard oil has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Its external as well as internal usage is said to help in multiple ways to fight against infections, including digestive tract infections.

• Good for Skin

Mustard oil is loaded with vitamin E, an essential nutrient for the skin. Therefore, when applied on the skin, it is said to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and acts as a sunscreen. Traditionally, in India, babies are often massaged with mustard oil.

• Promotes Hair Growth

Mustard oil is also a rich source of antioxidants, minerals like iron, calcium and magnesium, and vitamins like A, D, E and K, all of which are important for hair growth.

• Reduces Diabetic Hazards

Trans fat is the major cause of insulin failure and high oxidation of fat.The absence of trans fat in mustard oil thus helps maintain insulin levels, which in turn regulates our blood sugar levels.

• Relief from Cough and Cold.