Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea) has a long history of traditional use in various cultures, particularly in Ayurveda and folk medicine, for supporting respiratory health and addressing symptoms like congestion. Mustard plasters or poultices—prepared from the seeds—have been applied externally to the chest to stimulate local blood flow, generate warmth, and promote the clearance of congestion, including lymphatic congestion. The traditional rationale is that mustard's rubefacient (warming and irritating) properties can help "draw out" congestion and improve circulation in the underlying tissues. However, while this use is well documented in ethnobotanical records and historical texts, there is limited direct scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness specifically for lymphatic congestion. Most scientific studies focus on Indian Mustard's general anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial properties, not its effects on the lymphatic system or congestion explicitly. Therefore, while the use of Indian Mustard for congestion—especially respiratory or lymphatic—is rooted in traditional practice, rigorous clinical evidence to substantiate these claims is lacking.

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