DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
White mustard seeds, dominated by sinalbin (see glucosinolates), which is converted to p-hydroxybenzyl isothiocyanate (pungent-tasting, non-volatile) after hydrolysis.
Quality is defined in the German Drug Codex (DAC).
HMPC: not processed
ESCOP: not processed
Commission E-Monography: for external use in catarrhs of the airways, for segmental therapy as poultice or mustard plaster in chronic degenerative joint diseases and soft tissue rheumatism
Empirical medicine: neuralgia, rheumatic complaints, flu-like infections.
Mustard plasters" with a mushy mustard seed preparation on a plaster basis are commercially available; also a tincture (mustard spirit - Spiritus sinapis).
Pharmacodynamics (Effect)This section has been translated automatically.
Bacteriostatic, analgesic and antiphlogistic.
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Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
Mustard compress for acute bronchitis; mustard plaster
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Skin irritation up to blistering with external application, mustard allergy
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Children under 6 years, breastfeeding and pregnancy
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/mustard.php
- Wenigmann M.(2017) Phytotherapy medicinal drugs phytopharmaceuticals application. Urban & Fischer: 5.104 Mustard seed, white (Sinapis albae semen): S 192-193
