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Indian Mustard (Rai / Sarshapa)
Brassica juncea
ସୋରିଷ (Sorisa) / ରାଇ (Rai)राई (Rai) / सरसों (Sarson)Sarshapa / Rajika
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Origin
- Central Asia & Himalayas
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Erect annual branched herb to 1m; lower lyrate pinnatifid leaves, upper lanceolate leaves, bright yellow 4-petaled flowers, and ascending cylindrical siliques with pungent dark seeds.
Traditional Uses
Muscular spasm, joint neuralgia, and bronchial congestion
Parts Used
Seeds, fixed oil
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Katu, Tikta
- Guna: Teekshna, Laghu, Snigdha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Stimulates gastric digestion, relieves joint aches, and clears chest congestion
Precautions
Mustard oil must be used in moderation; concentrated essential oil is an extreme skin irritant
Interesting Facts
Crucial tempering spice in Indian cuisine that crackles ('Chhunk') in hot oil to release aroma