White mustard seeds are the dried and mature seeds of the plant white mustard, and yellow mustard seeds are the dried and mature seeds of the plant mustard. The medicinal properties and functions of the two drugs are very similar. If taken at the same time, it will easily lead to an increase in the dosage. The enhanced efficacy of the drug may aggravate the adverse reactions after taking the drug.

White mustard seed is warm in nature, returns to the lung meridian, and has a strong expectorant effect. It can treat symptoms such as cough with phlegm, chest and side fullness caused by cold phlegm stagnation, and can be used clinically as a treatment for chronic bronchitis. auxiliary treatment for inflammation, chronic bronchial asthma and other diseases. White mustard seeds also have the functions of regulating qi, dispersing stagnation, relaxing meridians and unblocking meridians, and can be used to treat breast nodules, gangrene and other diseases.

White mustard seed has the effect of benefiting qi, warming the lungs and resolving phlegm, and can treat people with cold phlegm, cough, and difficulty in spitting up phlegm. Secondly, white mustard seed can dissipate knots and reduce swelling, and can treat numbness of limbs and joint swelling. pain. White mustard seed can be used alone or in combination with other drugs, but it needs to be done under the guidance of a doctor. Do not buy drugs at will and use them as it may cause discomfort. If the patient has chronic cough, lung deficiency, yin deficiency and excessive fire, it is recommended to use white mustard seeds. If the patient has gastrointestinal bleeding, gastrointestinal ulcers or skin allergies, it is not recommended to use white mustard seeds, otherwise it may pose a threat to health.

Side effects of white mustard seeds

Adverse reactions are strong irritation to the skin and mucous membranes, which can cause local congestion, burning, and even foaming. Excessive oral administration can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, so the dosage should not be too large. This medicine is pungent and warm, dissipates, consumes qi and damages yin, and should not be used by people with chronic cough, lung deficiency, yin deficiency and excessive fire; people with peptic tract ulcers, bleeding, and skin allergies should not use it.

How to eat white mustard seeds

First wash the white mustard seeds and set aside. Then peel the pumpkin and cut it into pieces. Pour the clear soup into the pot and put the white mustard seeds and pumpkin at the same time. Pour in, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer. Season with salt after cooking for about forty minutes.