Sinapis alba L.
Brassicaceae (Cruciferae)
- White Mustard
- khardal abiadh خردل أبيض
- khardal barri خردل بري
- lafiteh لفيتة
- חַרְדָּל לָבָן
- khardal lavan
Annual
- Nutrient-rich soils
- ruderal
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Sinapis alba L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | High blood pressure (Hypertension) |
Hypotensive | Cook aerial parts & eat. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Food poisoning |
Anti-Infective | Add ground seeds to water & drink as needed. |
Seed | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Gastric pain |
Carminative | Cook seeds in water & drink. |
Seed | Z |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Back pain |
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory | Grind seeds, wet with water & bandage on affected area. |
Seed | Z |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Facial muscle cramps |
Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant | Grind seeds, add to "khamira" (sour dough or starch made from wheat) & apply to face for 15-30 min. |
Seed | Z |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Rheumatic pain in muscles/ joints |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | 1. Prepare poultice of seeds on cloth + dough & apply to painful area for 5 min or more. |
Seed | Z |
| Respiratory | Asthma |
Anti-asthmatic | 1. Decoct crushed seeds in water & drink x3 cups/day. |
Seed | Z |
The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER.
Sinapis alba ingestion in large amounts can cause irritant poisoning. Contraindicated in children below 6 yrs & patients with renal disease, gastric tract ulcers & mustard allergy. Externally seeds can irritate & burn skin so poultice use is limited to 10-15 min in adults (less in sensitive individuals) & 5-10 min children. Prolonged use causes skin & nerve damage. Plant is possibly poisonous once seedpods are formed. Oral use is linked to hyperthroidism, goitre & seed retention in intestine.