It is a known fact that mustard oil is being used in kitchen for cooking. How many are aware that mustard oil has got medicinal or therapeutic properties also. This oil can be applied on our bodies especially during the cold winter season.
By this application, we would get amazing health benefits. Mustard oil has got vitamins like A, D,E and K plus monosaturated fats, omega3 fattyacids etc is known.
Various health benefits of applying mustard oil on us especially during winters are
Hydrates skin deeply:
Winters can be harsh on the skin and strip the skin of natural oils. When we apply mustard oil, our skin would get deeply moisturised. By this, our skin would become soft.
Boosts blood circulation:
By massaging our body with mustard oil, our blood circulation would get boosted. We would feel warm in the cold winters. Our muscle soreness and stiffness would get relieved by this warm feeling.
Prevents infections:
Applying mustard oil on us especially in the cold winter season would help us to get protection from viral and bacterial infections. We could avoid skin issues like rashes etc by applying this oil regularly.
Soothes joint pain etc:
In the winters, arthritis problem would flare up. This would make the movement difficult and persons with joint pain would find it difficult. Applying mustard oil would soothe the joints and reduce the pain.
Protects skin:
We could get affected by uv rays from sun even in the winter season. By applying mustard oil, it would be possible to prevent this.
Fights dandruff:
Especially in the winter season, dandruff issue could increase. Point is that by applying this oil we would be able to manage dandruff issue. Mustard oil would nourish our scalp and would lead to superb hair growth.
Good for respiratory health:
It is worthy to note that using this oil in steam inhalation for colds etc would help in decongestion of the airway and in the smooth breathing etc.