Mustard: The Greatest Among The Herbs
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Article by: Gwen Stewart Mustard plants , Gardening - An Expression have been used for thousands of years for their pungent flavour in condiments, spicy greens , Pruning Trees and Shrubs to Enhance Garden Views for side dishes and salads, , Wild Flower Garden - Make Amends...Your Plants Will Love It and in traditional folk medicine and Chinese herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments. The name mustard comes from the Latin mustum ardens, or "burning must." It was so named because as the seeds , House Name Plates were pounded with unfermented grape juice, or must, their pungent qualities developed, hence "burning." Mustards seeds , Caring for Your Garden Furniture are mentioned in ancient Sanskrit writings dating back about 5,000 years ago and the Bible calls , Tool Sheds mustard "the greatest among the herbs. , Landscaping - A Recreational Activity for Kids " Valued for their intense flavours and healing properties, , Landscaping for Wildlife mustard seed , Front Yard Landscaping Ideas - How To Plant And Care For Shrubs and the plant , Garden Ponds itself have been grown for its beautiful , Riding Lawnmower - Choices are Wide Open yellow flowers , Recycling Carwash Wash Water for Landscape and Toilets and spicy seedling leaves. Members of the Brassicaceae family, mustard is a cruciferous vegetable , How to Pick Up the Most Necessary Gardening Tools? related to cabbage, Brussel sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, rutabagas, turnips, radishes, horseradish, cress, and broccoli with the attendant phytochemicals properties. , A Portable Perennial Garden Mustard is categorised as a food, , Revolutionary New Pond Combines Both Preformed Pond with Watercourse medicine, spice, and condiment. White , Porch Swing Places: Where to Put a Porch Swing mustard (Sinapis alba) also known as yellow mustard is a native of North Africa, central Asia, and the Mediterranean. This is the mustard that is used extensively in the production of American prepared mustards, as it is the least pungent. Brown mustard (Brassica juncea) is native to Asia and is the seed , Revolutionary New Pond Combines Both Preformed Pond with Watercourse used to prepare specialty mustards such as Dijon. Canada is the world's largest exporter of mustard seed , The Uses of Compost! and among the top five producers in the world. Saskatchewan produces over 80% of the domestic , Marsh Marigold total and the brown mustard seed , Plan Before Buying Rose Bushes used for Dijon mustard comes from Saskatchewan. Mustard seeds , How to Create a Wildflower Garden contain many healing properties , Growing Tea Herbs for Fun or Profit and have been used for centuries by Chinese herbalists to treat abscesses, bronchitis, colds, , The Best Types Of Fish For Your Garden Pond rheumatism, toothache, ulcers, and stomach disorders. They are an excellent source of monounsaturated fats, phosphorous, and a good source of iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and manganese. Mustard seeds , Orchids Are One Of Nature's Most Beautiful Flowers have been shown to help reduce the severity of asthma, decrease some of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, and help prevent cancer. Mustard plasters are still being used today to treat rheumatism, arthritis, chest congestion, aching back, and sore muscles. To make a mustard plaster, mix equal parts powered mustard and wheat flour, dilute the mixture with sufficient cold water , Taming Your Outdoors to achieve a soft paste. Spread on a clean cloth such as cotton flannel, linen, or several layers of muslin. Remember that mustard is a hot herb , Annuals - 5 Easy To Grow Flowers and contact with the skin may cause blistering and should be avoided. Leave on for approximately 15 minutes. If the patient complains at any time during treatment, remove the plaster immediately. After the plaster is removed, bathe the treated area with cool (not cold) water , Recycling Carwash Wash for Landscape and Toilets to stop the burn. Dry the area and finish up with a dusting of baby powder or cornstarch to soothe the skin. Mustard greens , 5 Fengshui Ways to Increase Curb Appeal are the leaves of the mustard plant , Discount Patio Furniture with Patio Chair Cushions is a Smart Choice Brassica juncea. Mustard greens , How to Create a Wildflower Garden originated in the Himalayan region of India and have been grown and consumed for more than 5,000 years. All young mustard leaves can be used for mustard greens, , Fountains of Refreshment however Chinese mustards or mustard greens , Easy Lawn Care - Use Clover - Ditch the Pesticide (Brassica juncea var. rugosa), broad-leaved mustard greens, , Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction to Hydroponics Gardening for Beginners (part 16) Temperature or (Brassica juncea var. foliosa), thin-leaved mustard greens, , Landscaping Ideas and Landscaping Design are the best mustards for greens. , Easy Lawn Care - Use Clover - Ditch the Pesticide These varieties are also known as gai choy, Indian mustard, leaf mustard, mustard cabbage, Bamboo , Tool Sheds mustard cabbage, and Sow cabbage. Mustard greens , Discount Patio Furniture with Patio Chair Cushions is a Smart Choice are a staple vegetable , Recycling Carwash Wash Water for Landscape and Toilets in many cultures around the world. They are used much as spinach, dandelion, or beet greens , Marsh Marigold are used (see recipe for Sautéed Mustard Greens). Mustard greens , Recycling Carwash Wash Water for Landscape and Toilets are an excellent source of vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta-carotene. They also contain vitamin B6, folic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, niacin, vitamin A, and are an excellent source of phytochemicals thought to prevent cancer. In Chinese herbal medicine, mustard greens , Discount Patio Furniture with Patio Chair Cushions is a Smart Choice are used to treat bladder inflammations and to stop hemorrhage. Eating mustard greens , Porch Swing Places: Where to Put a Porch Swing is thought to offer great benefit to individuals suffering from conditions ranging from asthma to heart disease , The Best Types Of Fish For Your Garden Pond to menopausal symptoms. Mustards are annuals , Wild Flower Garden - Make Amends...Your Plants Will Love It and grow , Fountains of Refreshment from 2-4 feet (60-120 cm) tall. The flowers , Fleur De Lotus: Purity in a Sullied World produced are yellow and the white , Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction to Hydroponics Gardening for Beginners (part 16) Temperature mustard flowers , Want to Build a Pond? have a slight vanilla scent. They are known as cruciferous plants , Orchids Are One Of Nature's Most Beautiful Flowers because they have four-petaled flowers, , Porch Swing Places: Where to Put a Porch Swing two long and two short that resemble a cross. Both mustards have pungent-flavoured, broad, dark green, , How to Pick Up the Most Necessary Gardening Tools? jagged with irregularly cut lower leaves. Mustard is a cool season , Discount Patio Furniture with Patio Chair Cushions is a Smart Choice crop and bolts quickly in warm weather. , Flower Meanings Mustards can be started indoors , Add Value to Your Home - Landscaping or planted directly into the soil , Gardening - Keeping Containers Looking Good in early spring. , Landscaping - A Recreational Activity for Kids If you are starting mustards indoors, , Landscaping for Wildlife adequate light , House Name Plates is essential. Hang lights , Flower Meanings 3 inches (7.5 cm) above the seedlings and leave lights , Designing an Edible Garden on for 16 hours a day. They prefer a rich, moist, well-prepared soil , 6 Factors that Directly Decide the Landscaping Design of a Home Garden with adequate drainage. Plant , Landscaping - A Recreational Activity for Kids seeds at a depth of ¼ inch (6 mm) and follow directions on the seed , Nepeta Faassenii 'Kit Kat' packet. They grow , Discount Patio Furniture with Patio Chair Cushions is a Smart Choice best in full sun , Marsh Marigold and need to be kept moist during the growing season. , Fountains of Refreshment Space mustards 6 inches (15 cm) apart. Harvest your mustard plants , Marsh Marigold for greens , Flower Meanings when the leaves are young and tender, for cooked greens , Riding Lawnmower - Choices are Wide Open when the leaves are mature, and for seed , Marsh Marigold when the seedpods take on a brownish tinge. In the kitchen, , Designing an Edible Garden whole mustard seeds , Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction to Hydroponics Gardening for Beginners (part 16) Temperature are used in sauerkraut, cabbage, pickles, relishes, curries, sauces, pot , Controlling Aphids roasts, and to flavour meats such as lamb, pork, and rabbit. Use fresh flowers , Recycling Carwash Wash Water for Landscape and Toilets as an edible garnish or cook flowers , Recycling Carwash Wash Water for Landscape and Toilets for 2-3 minutes in boiling salted water. , Marsh Marigold Drain and serve with butter and sea salt to taste. Mustard seeds , Lawn Moles and Proper Lawn Care can be sprouted and used in salads, , Porch Swing Places: Where to Put a Porch Swing sandwiches, or as a garnish. Young mustard greens , The Best Types Of Fish For Your Garden Pond are great additions to salads , Revolutionary New Pond Combines Both Preformed Pond with Watercourse and stir-fry dishes. To make your own mustard condiment, grind, crack, or crush the mustard seeds. , You Can Grow Your Own Herb Garden - Part 6 Macerate the seeds , Gardening - An Expression in wine, vinegar, or water. , Designing an Edible Garden Make sure the liquid is cold , How to Prune Lilac Shrubs as this causes the chemical reaction that releases the heat , You Can Grow Your Own Herb Garden - Part 5 and pungency of the seed. , Marsh Marigold Grind them into a smooth paste, adding herbs , Landscaping for Wildlife and spices such as tarragon, horseradish, crushed hot , Caring for Your Garden Furniture peppers, turmeric, garlic, pepper, , Add Value to Your Home - Landscaping paprika, ginger, or hot , Pink Hibiscus pepper sauce. Additional options are honey, dark ale, beer, whiskey, wine, wine vinegar, Scotch, or brown sugar. Fruit , Garden Ponds mustards are made with lemon, lime, orange, or berries. (If you don't want to bother with grinding your own seed, , Landscaping for Wildlife start with mustard powder or use your favourite prepared mustard and add whatever additions you like.) Prepared mustard is used in vinaigrettes, marinades for meats, poultry, and seafood, mayonnaise, salad , Wild Flower Garden - Make Amends...Your Plants Will Love It dressings, sauces, soups, and stews (see recipe for Basic Mustard.) Prepared mustards get their intense yellow colour , How to Pick Up the Most Necessary Gardening Tools? from the addition of turmeric. Basic Mustard ½ cup (125 mL) ground mustard seeds ¼ cup (50 mL) ice cold , Plan Before Buying Rose Bushes water ¼ cup (50 mL) vinegar (white, wine, cider) 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) sugar (to taste) Grind, crush, or crack mustard seeds. , Barefoot at the Cottage Add the water , Landscaping Ideas and Landscaping Design to the ground mustard and stir. Let sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator, then add remaining ingredients and blend. If you wish, add herbs , Fleur De Lotus: Purity in a Sullied World or substitute wine for some of the vinegar. Pour into sterilised jars to seal. Refrigerate mustard. Sautéed Mustard Greens ½ tsp. (2 mL) olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small onion, chopped 1 lg. bunch mustard greens Wash mustard greens , Garden Ponds well, dry, and remove coarse stems. Chop stems into small pieces and leaves into 3 inch (7.5 cm) pieces. In a large skillet, heat , Landscaping for Wildlife olive oil on medium, add onions and garlic and stir-fry until onions are wilted. Add stem pieces, small amount of water, , Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction to Hydroponics Gardening for Beginners (part 16) Temperature and place , Taming Your Outdoors lid on skillet. Cook for a few minutes until stems are slightly tender. Add leaves and sauté until all liquid has evaporated and greens , Marsh Marigold are tender. Season , Wild Flower Garden - Make Amends...Your Plants Will Love It with sea salt or soya sauce and serve immediately. This recipe can be used for other greens , Growing Tea Herbs for Fun or Profit such as spinach, Swiss chard, dandelions, and beets.Gwen Nyhus Stewart, B.S.W., M.G., H.T., is an educator, freelance writer, garden , Barefoot at the Cottage consultant, and author of the book The Healing Garden: A Place , Landscaping - A Recreational Activity for Kids Of Peace "“ Gardening , Marsh Marigold For The Soil, , Growing Tea Herbs for Fun or Profit Gardening , Orchids Are One Of Nature's Most Beautiful Flowers For The Soul. She owns the website Gwen's Healing Garden , Easy Lawn Care - Use Clover - Ditch the Pesticide where you will find lots of free information , Revolutionary New Pond Combines Both Preformed Pond with Watercourse about gardening , Hydroponics - An Introduction to Hydroponics Gardening for Beginners (part 16) Temperature for the soil , Want to Build a Pond? and gardening , 5 Fengshui Ways to Increase Curb Appeal for the soul. To find out more about the book and subscribe to her free Newsletter visit http://www.gwenshealinggarden.ca Gwen Nyhus Stewart © 2004 "“ 2005. All rights reserved. |
  
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