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Limited clinical evidence supports anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects, particularly in oral health for Sinapis alba. Brassica juncea shows potential in metabolic health, but more rigorous studies are needed.

Benefits

Key compounds

Glucosinolates (sinigrinsinalbin)isothiocyanates (allyl-isothiocyanatep-hydroxybenzyl isothiocyanate)flavonoids (kaempferolquercetinrutin)tocopherolsfatty acids (erucicoleiclinoleicpalmitic)2S-albuminssterolsphenols

May help with

Best for these goals

Anti-inflammatoryantimicrobialantioxidantimmunomodulatoryhypoglycemicanti-diabeticanxiolyticgoitrogenic

How to use it

Whole seeds for pickling; ground with vinegar/lemon juice for condiment; mustard plasters; mustard oil

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Allergenic risk from seed proteins (Sin a 1, Sin a 2); cumulative irritant potential of isothiocyanates; higher doses may cause thyroid disorders. Not recommended for long-term mucosal exposure without further safety trials. | Interactions: Allergenic risk from seed proteins (Sin a 1, Sin a 2); cumulative irritant potential of isothiocyanates; higher doses may cause thyroid disorders. Use standard caution.
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