Mustard : Brassica juncea

Scientific name : Brassica juncea
Synonyms : Brown mustard, Chinese mustard, Indian mustard, leaf mustard, Oriental mustard, vegetable mustard
Family name : BRASSICACEAE
English name : Mustard
Local name : Aba

Description:
Mustard is rich source of vitamins A, C and K which is especially high as a multiple of its Daily Value.




Also Mustard greens are a mean source of vitamin E and calcium. Usually all the parts of mustard plant are edible. Most of African and Asian countries use whole plan for cuisines. Mustard oil extract from seeds.Russia is the most production country of the mustard and mustard oil. 

Ayurvedic usage:

• Lung infections
• Thyroid Diseases
• Paediatrics Diseases

PARTS USED IN TREATMENT:

• Leaves
• Seeds
• Roots