Winter Warrior: Mustard Oil is a One-Stop Solution In Cold and Dry Weather; Explore Its Uses and Benefits
Mustard Oil in Winter: With the winter chills setting in, the complaints of congested chests, cold, joint pains, winter itch, and a lot more are also finding their way into the household. Most people seek medicine for them, but our kitchen houses a one-stop solution to many winter-borne sicknesses and ailments.
Mustard oil has been in use for centuries to treat cold, cough, joint pain and beyond that it is also a hero in giving you moisturized skin and lustrous hair. Indian households are well aware of the power of cold pressed mustard oil whether it's applied topically or consumed in food. Turn back to the magical mustard oil to fight your winter woes this chilly season.
Why choose mustard oil?
The qualities of mustard oil are numerous. Power packed with MUFA (Monounsaturated Fatty Acids), and PUFA (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids) known to boost cardiovascular health, which is much affected in the season of smog.
Mustard oil contains Omega 3, Fatty Acids, and Vitamin E known to strengthen the body's immune system and lower cholesterol.
It is also anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory in nature, making it a winter warrior as it is a natural way to build a defense mechanism against regular cough and cold.
Mustard oil uses in winter
Mustard oil is a multi-purpose winter warrior with many benefits and uses.
Winter Dryness: The dryness caused due to the harsh weather can be tackled with the help of mustard oil by either simply adding a few drops of mustard oil in the bathing water or rubbing a small amount of mustard oil on the damp skin to lock in the moisture.
Shiny Hair: Applying mustard oil to the scalp can also help in lacking the moisture of the hair, and give you lustrous hair.
Relieves Cough and Cold: Mustard oil is warmer and has microbacterial properties hence can be used to relieve cough, cold, congestion, and phlegm. Taking steam with a few drops of mustard oil in the water or rubbing the mustard oil on the chest or feet works wonders.
Joint Pain: Rubbing heat up mustard oil in achy joints regulates blood vessels, and stimulates blood circulation providing relief to the joint pains.
Cracked Heels: Cracked heels are a common complaint of the winter season. Applying mustard oil to cracked heels at night and covering it with cotton socks will help restore moisture to your dry heels and also relieve the pain.
Lip and nail care: Most people keep mustard oil’s topical use away from the lips due to its pungent smell but the moisturizing properties of mustard oil can keep your cuticles and lips hydrated as well.
Health heart: Mustard oil is also consumed in food and is a companion for diabetic people. It also boosts cardiovascular health and keeps your heart in good health.
