Mustard Bath
HealthMustard bath is a conventional ayurvedic treatment used for stress, cold, fatigue, muscular stiffness, and pyrexia. Mustard contains antioxidant components and is known to have a stimulatory effect on sweat glands. The antioxidant effect and opening of pores allow the body to get rid of harmful toxins that may cause oxidative stress in the body.
1. Mustard bath history
1.1. Mustard seed – ingredients
Total calories = 32
Total fat = 2.30 g
Total carbohydrate = 1.8 g
Total protein = 1.6 g
Component | Quantity |
---|---|
Saturated fat | 0.10 g |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.60 g |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.40 g |
Cholesterol | 0.00 g |
Sodium | 1.00 mg |
Potassium | 46.0 mg |
Dietary fiber | 0.80 g |
Sugar | 0.40 g |
Calcium | 1% |
Iron | 3% |
Magnesium | 5% |
1.2. Dr. Singha’s mustard bath
1.3. Dr. Singha’s mustard bath composition
Ingredients include
- Mustard seeds
- Eucalyptus
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Wintergreen
- Baking soda
- Benzoin gum
Summary Mustard bath is a historical ayurvedic therapy used to treat muscle soreness, cold symptoms, and stress. Mustard powder, sea salt, and essential oils are used in the preparation of mustard bath. 15-30 minutes soaking provides warmth and increases sweating.
2. Mustard bath – weight loss
Mustard bath is the best option when you have:
- Aching muscles
- Having cold symptoms
- Chilled hand and feet
- Swollen muscles or edema in feet
- Insomnia and interrupted sleep
- Depression and anxiety
- Congestion
- Weight gain
- Less sweating than required
3. Mustard bath ingredients
Although ready to use mustard bath powder is available in markets yet DIY warm mustard bath can be prepared at home and can give you the best effects with far less cost.
3.1. Ingredients
Mustard powder – one cup
Lavender oil – 10-15 drops
Eucalyptus, ginger, rosemary oil – 5 drop each
Baking soda – ¼ cup
Epsom or sea salt – one cup
3.2. Method of preparation
Mix the ingredients
Grind by using a grinder
Make a fine powder
Store in an airtight container
3.3. How to use it?
Take a tub full of hot water
Take one cup of the above-mentioned mustard powder
Mix the powder in the hot water
Soak your body in the mustard water
After a few minutes you will be starting warmth in your body
Nerves start to be relaxed and body temperature rises than normal
3.4. What do you feel during a mustard bath?
As body temperature rises while taking the mustard bath, you may be sweating while bathing.
Sweating over the body or exposed parts of the body are quite normal and don’t be worried about it.
You will be feeling warmth in your body, that’s normal.
Your nerves will be relaxed after 10-15 minutes in the mustard bath.
3.5. What to do after a mustard bath?
Mustard bath is recommended to take in the evening.
After coming out of the bathtub, take bath with cold water.
Use a scrub after it as it may help you get rid of ■■■■ skin cells as the skin is softened by a warm bath.
If the mustard bath contains essential oils - such as eucalyptus oil, rosemary oil, wintergreen oil, or thyme oil – it may be pungent smelling and you may experience sneezing during the initial 3-5 minutes.
You can dry comb your body before jumping in as it stimulates the epidermal layer and tends to open the pores soon after getting into hot water.
Add mustard powder is fully hot water to get the best results. You can jump in when the temperature becomes bearable.
In short Take a full cup of mustard powder and mix in very hot water. When water temperature becomes normal, soak your body in it. Essential oils may cause sneezing and if there is a high amount of mustard, you may feel skin irritation.
4. Mustard bath benefits
- Provides hydration
- Offers detoxification
- Treats muscular soreness
- Treats pulmonary congestion
5. Mustard bath vs Epsom salt bath
- Natural stress reliever
- Soothes sore muscles
- Cures muscle cramps
- Releases melatonin and improves sleep
- Reduces arthritic pain by treating inflammation
Epsom salt can also be added to the mustard bath to get the additional benefits of bath salt.
Ingredients: Epsom salt – 1.5 cup
Baking soda – one cup
Mustard powder – one cup
Eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil – optional – 10-15 drops
How to use?
Mix all the ingredients and break the lumps of baking soda.
Keep in an airtight container for future use.
While bathing, mix one full cup of powder in hot water.
Soak yourself for 15-30 minutes.
It helps you in detoxification.
Frequently asked questions
There are a lot of questions related to mustard bath therapy. Some of them have been answered briefly to satisfy the queries:
1. How do you make mustard bath salts?
Take a large bowl
Mix the mustard powder, essential oils, baking soda, and Epsom or sea salt.
Wisk well to mix them completely.
Break the lumps of baking powder if there are any.
Before the bath, take one full cup of mixed mustard bath and add it into hot water.
When the temperature of the bathtub becomes bearable, soak your body for 15-30 minutes.
2. Is it good to add baking powder to your mustard bath?
Baking soda is added to bathwater as it helps in removing the germs.
A bath with baking soda helps in relieving the difficulty in urination.
Mixing a 1/4th cup of baking soda in your bath water and soaking the body for half an hour helps to get the best benefits.
3. How do you make old fashioned mustard plaster?
Mustard helps to relieve pulmonary congestion and is used as a remedy for cold and cough.
Mix mustard powder and flour – one tablespoon each
Add water to make a thick paste
Take a square fabric piece and spread the mustard powder over it.
Place the plaster on the affected area.
Keep for 15-20 minutes and then remove
Conclusion
Mustard bath is a conventional/traditional ayurvedic treatment used in England and Roman culture as a cure for stress, cold, fatigue, muscular stiffness, congestion, and pyrexia.
Mustard contains antioxidant ingredients and is known to have a stimulatory effect on sweat glands. Unclogging of pores increases sweating.
Antioxidant effect of mustard and opening of epidermal pores allows the body to get rid of harmful toxins that may cause oxidative stress in the body.
Detoxification is the best result that is obtained by a mustard bath and with the addition of Epsom salt, benefits of magnesium are also added to the bath.
Read related articles
How to look younger?
What are holistic ways to treat hypertension?
Coronavirus anxiety
What makes you have suicidal ideation?
Get the right vitamins 0
How to lose weight in 30 days?