Mustard: The Greatest Among The Herbs
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Article by: Gwen Stewart Mustard plants , Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Increase Safety and Decrease Expense have been used for thousands of years for their pungent flavour in condiments, spicy greens , Guide To Growing Annuals for side dishes and salads, , Hibiscus - Tropical Beauty 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 , Skip The Pesticide And Use Natural Alternatives were pounded with unfermented grape juice, or must, their pungent qualities developed, hence "burning." Mustards seeds , Designing Your Flower Garden For Year-Round Beauty are mentioned in ancient Sanskrit writings dating back about 5,000 years ago and the Bible calls , Gardening - Growing Cacti At Home mustard "the greatest among the herbs. , Invite Spring Early - Grow in Your Basement " Valued for their intense flavours and healing properties, , Adirondack Chairs - How to Choose One mustard seed , Ideas For Your Front Yard Landscaping Project and the plant , Read This Article if You Want to Stop Droughts itself have been grown for its beautiful , Ten Considerations Before You Buy A Bird House yellow flowers , Gardens: They are Fragrant, Breathtaking the Perfect Idea for More Outdoor Decor and spicy seedling leaves. Members of the Brassicaceae family, mustard is a cruciferous vegetable , Teak Furniture - A Cut Above The Rest related to cabbage, Brussel sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, rutabagas, turnips, radishes, horseradish, cress, and broccoli with the attendant phytochemicals properties. , Getting Tulips to Bloom for Two Months in Your Garden Mustard is categorised as a food, , Garden Design: Plant a Woodland Gardens with Minimal Effort and Expense medicine, spice, and condiment. White , Using Plants To Make Us Happier 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 , Deck Swing Buying and Assembling Tips used to prepare specialty mustards such as Dijon. Canada is the world's largest exporter of mustard seed , Easy Concrete Pavers and among the top five producers in the world. Saskatchewan produces over 80% of the domestic , Read This Article if You Want to Stop Droughts total and the brown mustard seed , Patio Chairs - Why My Green Patio Metal Bench Is Giving Me Immense Satisfaction used for Dijon mustard comes from Saskatchewan. Mustard seeds , Hibiscus - Tropical Beauty contain many healing properties , A Touch of Elegance: The Very Best Outdoor Decor and have been used for centuries by Chinese herbalists to treat abscesses, bronchitis, colds, , Japanese Plum Yew - Cephalotaxus Harringtonia 'Prostrata' 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 , Getting Tulips to Bloom for Two Months in Your Garden 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 , Read This Article if You Want to Stop Droughts 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 , Gardens: They are Fragrant, Breathtaking the Perfect Idea for More Outdoor Decor 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 , How to Plant Shrubs to stop the burn. Dry the area and finish up with a dusting of baby powder or cornstarch to soothe the skin. Mustard greens , Ideas For Your Front Yard Landscaping Project are the leaves of the mustard plant , Tips about Flower Care Brassica juncea. Mustard greens , Invite Spring Early - Grow in Your Basement 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, , The Benefits of Wholesale Flower Bulbs however Chinese mustards or mustard greens , February in the Garden (Brassica juncea var. rugosa), broad-leaved mustard greens, , Teak Outdoor Furniture or (Brassica juncea var. foliosa), thin-leaved mustard greens, , Teak Furniture - A Cut Above The Rest are the best mustards for greens. , How to Build Fences These varieties are also known as gai choy, Indian mustard, leaf mustard, mustard cabbage, Bamboo , Adirondack Chairs - How to Choose One mustard cabbage, and Sow cabbage. Mustard greens , Teak Outdoor Furniture are a staple vegetable , A Touch of Elegance: The Very Best Outdoor Decor in many cultures around the world. They are used much as spinach, dandelion, or beet greens , Permanently Remove Pool Algae are used (see recipe for Sautéed Mustard Greens). Mustard greens , Using Plants To Make Us Happier 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 , A Touch of Elegance: The Very Best Outdoor Decor are used to treat bladder inflammations and to stop hemorrhage. Eating mustard greens , Adirondack Chairs - How to Choose One is thought to offer great benefit to individuals suffering from conditions ranging from asthma to heart disease , Adirondack Chairs - How to Choose One to menopausal symptoms. Mustards are annuals , Lose That Ugly Algae! and grow , Ten Considerations Before You Buy A Bird House from 2-4 feet (60-120 cm) tall. The flowers , Orchid Care - What The Root Tells Us produced are yellow and the white , Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction to Hydroponics Gardening for Beginners (part 19) Soil Based mustard flowers , Tips for Buying Plants Online have a slight vanilla scent. They are known as cruciferous plants , Teak Furniture - A Cut Above The Rest because they have four-petaled flowers, , Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction to Hydroponics Gardening for Beginners (part 19) Soil Based two long and two short that resemble a cross. Both mustards have pungent-flavoured, broad, dark green, , Commercial Ponds jagged with irregularly cut lower leaves. Mustard is a cool season , Getting Tulips to Bloom for Two Months in Your Garden crop and bolts quickly in warm weather. , Orchid Care - What The Root Tells Us Mustards can be started indoors , Back Yard Landscaping or planted directly into the soil , Using Plants To Make Us Happier in early spring. , Earthworms in the Garden/Earthworm Facts If you are starting mustards indoors, , Tips about Flower Care adequate light , The Benefits of Wholesale Flower Bulbs is essential. Hang lights , Deck Swing Buying and Assembling Tips 3 inches (7.5 cm) above the seedlings and leave lights , Guide To Growing Annuals on for 16 hours a day. They prefer a rich, moist, well-prepared soil , Want a Garden but Not Enough Room or ? Then Hydroponics Gardening could be for You with adequate drainage. Plant , Ponds seeds at a depth of ¼ inch (6 mm) and follow directions on the seed , Deck Swing Buying and Assembling Tips packet. They grow , Patio Chairs - Why My Green Patio Metal Bench Is Giving Me Immense Satisfaction best in full sun , How to Plant Shrubs and need to be kept moist during the growing season. , A Touch of Elegance: The Very Best Outdoor Decor Space mustards 6 inches (15 cm) apart. Harvest your mustard plants , Back Yard Landscaping for greens , Tips about Flower Care when the leaves are young and tender, for cooked greens , Garden Design: Plant a Woodland Gardens with Minimal Effort and Expense when the leaves are mature, and for seed , Orchid Care - What The Root Tells Us when the seedpods take on a brownish tinge. In the kitchen, , Teak Outdoor Furniture whole mustard seeds , Using Plants To Make Us Happier are used in sauerkraut, cabbage, pickles, relishes, curries, sauces, pot , Think Vintage for Your Garden roasts, and to flavour meats such as lamb, pork, and rabbit. Use fresh flowers , Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Increase Safety and Decrease Expense as an edible garnish or cook flowers , Teak Outdoor Furniture for 2-3 minutes in boiling salted water. , Skip The Pesticide And Use Natural Alternatives Drain and serve with butter and sea salt to taste. Mustard seeds , Designing Your Flower Garden For Year-Round Beauty can be sprouted and used in salads, , Tips about Flower Care sandwiches, or as a garnish. Young mustard greens , How To Brighten Up Your Home With These Flower Arrangement Ideas are great additions to salads , Gardening - Growing Cacti At Home and stir-fry dishes. To make your own mustard condiment, grind, crack, or crush the mustard seeds. , The Benefits of Wholesale Flower Bulbs Macerate the seeds , Deck Swing Buying and Assembling Tips in wine, vinegar, or water. , Commercial Ponds Make sure the liquid is cold , Earthworms in the Garden/Earthworm Facts as this causes the chemical reaction that releases the heat , Hibiscus - Tropical Beauty and pungency of the seed. , Invite Spring Early - Grow in Your Basement Grind them into a smooth paste, adding herbs , Swimming Pool Chemicals: Algaecides & Clarifiers and spices such as tarragon, horseradish, crushed hot , Earthworms in the Garden/Earthworm Facts peppers, turmeric, garlic, pepper, , Ponds paprika, ginger, or hot , Hibiscus - Tropical Beauty pepper sauce. Additional options are honey, dark ale, beer, whiskey, wine, wine vinegar, Scotch, or brown sugar. Fruit , Tips for Buying Plants Online mustards are made with lemon, lime, orange, or berries. (If you don't want to bother with grinding your own seed, , You Take The Vacation - Not Your Garden 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 , Back Yard Landscaping dressings, sauces, soups, and stews (see recipe for Basic Mustard.) Prepared mustards get their intense yellow colour , 10 Landscaping Design Ideas To Enhance Your Home Garden from the addition of turmeric. Basic Mustard ½ cup (125 mL) ground mustard seeds ¼ cup (50 mL) ice cold , Adirondack Chairs - How to Choose One water ¼ cup (50 mL) vinegar (white, wine, cider) 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) sugar (to taste) Grind, crush, or crack mustard seeds. , Tips for Buying Plants Online Add the water , Permanently Remove Green Pool Algae 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 , Deck Swing Buying and Assembling Tips 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 , Japanese Plum Yew - Cephalotaxus Harringtonia 'Prostrata' 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 , Back Yard Landscaping olive oil on medium, add onions and garlic and stir-fry until onions are wilted. Add stem pieces, small amount of water, , A Touch of Elegance: The Very Best Outdoor Decor and place , February in the Garden lid on skillet. Cook for a few minutes until stems are slightly tender. Add leaves and sauté until all liquid has evaporated and greens , February in the Garden are tender. Season , Swimming Pool Chemicals: Algaecides & Clarifiers with sea salt or soya sauce and serve immediately. This recipe can be used for other greens , Rose - The Flower of Love and Romance such as spinach, Swiss chard, dandelions, and beets.Gwen Nyhus Stewart, B.S.W., M.G., H.T., is an educator, freelance writer, garden , Preaparing Your Plants For Winter consultant, and author of the book The Healing Garden: A Place , Think Vintage for Your Garden Of Peace "“ Gardening , How To Brighten Up Your Home With These Flower Arrangement Ideas For The Soil, , Rose Planting - Tips and Advice Gardening , Swimming Pool Chemicals: Algaecides & Clarifiers For The Soul. She owns the website Gwen's Healing Garden , Hibiscus - Tropical Beauty where you will find lots of free information , You Take The Vacation - Not Your Garden about gardening , How to Plant Shrubs for the soil , Pesticides and gardening , Controlling House Plant Pests 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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