Mustard oil or Sarson ka tel is one of the most valued and authentic cooking oils in the Indian cuisines. It was first cultivated in India around 3000 BC and valued for its indispensable medicinal and therapeutic properties. Mustard oil, jam-packed with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids and other essential nutrients offer a huge array of healing health benefits.
Mustard oil has an optimum ratio of omega 3 and omega-6 fatty acids and low on saturated fat which makes it beneficial for promoting heart wellness. This pungent-smelling oil bestowed with vast reserves of vitamins A, E, B, proteins and healthy fatty acids which is widely used in the beauty regimen for enhancing skin and hair health.
The darkish yellow oil carries a nutty flavour and it is believed to have magical properties which are used for boosting immunity, strengthening hair and delivering sustenance to the skin. Mustard oil possesses strong anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial characteristics that help to ward of acne, blackheads, flushes toxins, fades away blemishes and treat all other skin woes.
Being intrinsically rich in vitamin E, it is deemed as a natural sunscreen. Massaging with mustard oil is known to improve blood flow and reduce pigmentation. It also locks the moisture and revamps the scalp with hair-friendly nutrients thereby preventing hair loss. Mustard oil has a spectrum of topical use and is good in various avatars. However, those with oily and sensitive skin should avoid using it.
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