We all heard about the beneficial properties of mustard seeds and the oil extracted from them. Mustard was first grown in India around 3000 BC. The anti-inflammatory properties and monounsaturated fatty acids present in mustard oil make them ideal for cooking in many Indian cuisines. Mustard oil also offers numerous health benefits since it is packed with antioxidants, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, and other minerals.

The scientific name of mustards is Brassica juncea, and some of the common names of mustard oil are Sarsay tel in Bengali, Kadugu ennai in Tamil, Ava nune in Telugu, Sarson ka tel in Hindi, Rainu tel in Gujarati, Kaaadugenna in Malayalam, Sorisha tela in Oriya and Mohariche in Marathi.

Let us go through this article to know more about the beneficial effects of mustard oil.

Benefits Of Mustard Oil For Skin:

Several health benefits are associated with the goodness of mustard oil, which also helps in dealing with many skin issues naturally. Let us know the health benefits in detail:

1. May Have Antibacterial, Antifungal, And Anti-inflammatory Properties:

Mustard oil has minerals called selenium and magnesium in high amounts, which give the oil its anti-inflammatory properties. It helps lowers the body temperature by stimulating the sweat glands. In traditional medicines, mustard oil is used in pain medications associated with muscle sprains, strains, and arthritis.

According to recent studies, mustard oil works as an antibacterial agent against E.coli, according to recent studies (1). It also prevents the growth of unwanted bacteria and other microbes due to the glucosinolate presence in mustard oil.

Mustard oil helps treat skin rashes and infections caused by fungi since it has powerful antifungal properties. According to a study, mustard oil contains a compound called allyl isothiocyanate that proves most effective on fungal infections compared to other oils (2).