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We usually spread mustard on bread, enjoy it as a side to meat, or make spicy dips from it. Few people, however, know that mustard seeds are extraordinarily effective in treating pain and other health problems. They can even eliminate persistent back pain in a relatively short time and even act against the flu and colds.
Mustard has been used for centuries
Mustard seeds contain proteins, essential oils and a whole range of vitamins. We also find a varied spectrum of minerals in them. For centuries they have been used externally to relieve pain; Indians even apply them to the scalp to promote hair growth. Internally they are taken to support digestion, as they increase the production of gastric juices. If cold symptoms appear, we can turn to mustard seeds themselves or to ready-made mustard.
It is best to make your own mustard by crushing mustard seeds, but that option is very laborious and time-consuming. If you don’t feel like preparing it, you can use regular store-bought mustard, but be careful that it does not contain unnecessary chemicals, colorings, preservatives or artificial flavorings. If possible, its ingredients should be as natural as possible.
Leave the wrap on overnight
The only thing you then have to do, if you feel cold symptoms, is to rub mustard on both soles up to the ankles and wrap them in a soft towel or cloth. Pull a nylon bag over it and put on larger, thick socks. Try to keep the mustard on your feet for as long as possible. Ideally, perform this procedure before going to bed and go to sleep with your feet wrapped in this way.
In the morning, when you get up, walk around a bit first to get your blood circulation going. Then remove the socks, the bag and the cloth or towel from your feet and wash your feet with warm water. After the first use you may notice that cold symptoms slowly disappear and your feet are also soft and hydrated.
