Brassica juncea integrifolia rugosa

Brassica juncea integrifolia rugosa

 

Head mustard, Brassica juncea, is an annual plant that reaches up to 60 cm tall when fully matured. It is characterized by its large edible leaves. It can tolerate high rainfall and it is not tolerant to drought. The leaves, at any stage from seedling to maturity, stems, flowers, and young flowering stems are eaten raw or cooked. The seed is used as a mustard flavouring and can produce an edible semi-drying oil. It is also used medicinally against arthritis, foot ache, lumbago and rheumatism. The seed is used as treatment for tumours, abscesses, colds, lumbago, rheumatism, and stomach disorders. The root is used to increase milk supply in lactating women. The oil is used as treatment for skin disorders and ulcers. Lastly, the leaves are used to relieve headache, inflammation, bladder, and haemorrhage. Head mustard is also planted as green manure.

 

 

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