Part used.—The seeds or leaves.
Gather.—While fresh, so the leaves can also be used. Seeds when used should be ripe.
Grows (where).—Almost everywhere.
Prepared (how).—In many ways, poultices, plasters, etc.
Diseases, Dose, etc.—Mustard leaves dampened with cold water are good for pleurodynia, lumbago, neuritis, cramps in legs, inflammations, croup, etc., applied locally. For apoplexy and convulsions, mustard poultices of the seeds to feet, and mustard foot baths, handful of ground mustard to hot water. Same is good in colds, sleeplessness, dysmenorrhea, headache. Mustard water is good for poisoning as an emetic. Hiccough: Teaspoonful of mustard in four ounces of boiling water, steep for twenty minutes, and take in four doses.
OAK BARK. (Red and White). Quercus Alba.
Internally, used for.—Leucorrhea, piles, diarrhea, sore throat and mouth.
Externally, used for.—Sores on man or beast.
Part used.—The bark; white oak is more astringent.
Prepared (how).—Decoction.