How to Use Mustard Seeds to Treat Body Pain

In ancient Greece, mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras used and wrote about mustard seeds to treat body pain. Today mustard seeds can be used for the same purpose. People who suffer from migraines, arthritis and even bedsores can benefit from use of a mustard-seed regimen.

Things You'll Need

• Mortar
• Mustard seeds
• Pestle
• Lukewarm water
• Cheesecloth bags

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Instructions

Create Mustard Seed Concoctions to Treat Pain

• 1

  Decide how you want to use mustard seed to fight your body pain. Mustard seeds can be swallowed whole, in a pill, in a poultice or even in a plaster. Consult your doctor or a holistic healer to determine the best method for your kind of pain.

• 2

  Consider purchasing a mustard seed pill if you have general aches or occasional pains. Taking a pill will allow the mustard seed to mix with your bloodstream and take care of migraines or urinary pain.

• 3

  Look up a recipe for a mustard seed plaster. While the mustard seed will never touch the affected skin, the mustard seed treatment will seep through and help reduce pain.

Mix a Mustard Seed Plaster

• 4

  Grind the mustard seed with a mortar and pestle immediately before making the plaster. It is important to use the ingredients right away to retain the healing powers of the plaster. If you can't treat yourself immediately, wait to grind up the mustard.

• 5

  Combine 2 oz. of the mustard seed powder with some lukewarm water until you create a slurry-like consistency. Be careful not to get the mustard seed mixture in your eyes or under your fingernails to avoid an unintentional burn.

• 6

  Put the plaster in a double bag of cheesecloth and place directly on the spot where you are having pain. You will feel a burning sensation, which is normal. Remove the bag from your skin after 15 minutes to avoid damage.