A universal "agent" by nature - mustard
Mustard is such a versatile spice that it is used for domestic purposes and cooking. Powder and leaves have found their place in medicine as well as cosmetology. Gardeners use this unpretentious plant to fight weeds. Solutions based on it are a natural preparation for the destruction of insects at home. Now it's worth considering all this under a magnifying glass.
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The first mention of it was recorded in chronicles dating back to 3000 BC. e. In 1757, during the siege of the city of Mahon, the resourceful cook decided to combine vegetable oil, eggs and mustard. The result is a cold sauce - mayonnaise. Since that time, the seasoning began to be used in cooking. The oil obtained from it is added to baked goods. Without this unique spice, it is unthinkable to eat meat and cook many dishes.
Some housewives practice washing dishes with her. Fat is removed even in cold water. Others have tried washing their laundry with this powder as usual. The effect surprised them so much that from time to time they repeat the procedure.
Since the leaves of the plant contain the entire complex of fats, carbohydrates, proteins and vital trace elements, they are consumed fresh. For example, crumble into a salad. These greens add spice and lightness to dishes. At the same time, there is a bright, but pleasant, note of spice.
Family doctor and cosmetologist
A new trend is progressing in medical practice - the family doctor. It is a real luxury to have such a specialist. To some extent, it can replace it mustard.
Mustard plasters are a Soviet method of dealing with:
- cough;
- colds;
- sciatica.
Due to its antibacterial and disinfectant properties, the seasoning has become a popular antiseptic. If you treat the wounds with a spice solution, then they heal faster. Masks made from it make the skin of the face velvety, and also improve blood circulation in the head. As a result, the hair becomes lush and shiny.
It is worth remembering that disinfecting cuts in this way is a rather painful procedure, not designed for the faint of heart. Before use, you need to make an allergy test.
Professional farmer
The culture belongs to the variety of shade-tolerant and frost-resistant plants. Therefore, it is advised to grow it on a windowsill. Seeds are also sown in the summer cottage immediately after the snow melts.
The following varieties are popular with gardeners:
- black, she is Italian;
- white;
- Russian, called Sarepta.
To eliminate insect pests at home, a special solution is prepared. For 10 liters of hot water, there are 40 g of laundry soap and 50 g of mustard powder. The liquid is infused for 2 days, after which indoor flowers are sprayed with it.
In the garden, the green spice acts as an orderly and fertilizer. For this reason, many sow its land either in early spring or in the fall, after harvest.
The peculiarity of the plant is that:
- its roots saturate the earth with useful trace elements;
- evaporation of leaves (there is sulfur in the composition) kills fungal / pathogenic spores;
- compost (for this you need to dig up greens with the ground) loosens the soil and promotes the development of bacteria;
- blooms are excellent honey plants, therefore they attract insects, which leads to pollination of neighboring crops;
- destroys weeds from the garden.
If you place a bed of mustard along the edge of the area where tomatoes and potatoes are planted, then the crops will become resistant to late blight. This survey showed that nature gives people universal "agents". It remains only to notice them and use the services.