Black Mustard Seed by Terry Naturally

INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE

• Common cold. Although there is interest in using oral black mustard for the common cold, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of black mustard for this condition.
• Osteoarthritis. Although there is interest in using oral or topical black mustard for osteoarthritis, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of black mustard for this condition.
• Pain (acute). Although there is interest in using oral or topical black mustard for acute pain, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of black mustard for this purpose. More evidence is needed to rate black mustard for these uses.

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LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally in the amounts commonly found in foods. Black mustard has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US (4912). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of black mustard when used orally or topically for medicinal purposes.

PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally for medicinal purposes. Black mustard might have abortifacient and menstrual stimulant effects (19). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of black mustard for its other uses during pregnancy; avoid using.

LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.

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ANTIDIABETES DRUGS Interaction Rating = Moderate Be cautious with this combination. Severity = Moderate •  Occurrence = Possible •  Level of Evidence = D Theoretically, black mustard seed might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.  Details Animal research shows that some extracts of black mustard seeds can reduce blood glucose levels, possibly by regulating the release of insulin and the metabolism of glucose (64176,64207).

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General ...Orally, black mustard is generally well tolerated when used in amounts found in foods. Very large amounts of black mustard seed can cause serious adverse effects.

Cardiovascular ...Orally, taking very large amounts of black mustard seed can lead to cardiac failure and possibly death (18).

Dermatologic ...Topically, black mustard oil or powder containing allyl isothiocyanate can cause skin irritation or burns, especially if applied for an extended period of time (6,11,12,18).

Endocrine ...Orally, the isothiocyanate constituents contained in black mustard have been linked to endemic goiters (6,11).

Gastrointestinal ...Orally, taking very large amounts of black mustard seed can lead to vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea (18).

Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, taking very large amounts of black mustard seed can lead to somnolence and coma (18).

Pulmonary/Respiratory ...Orally, taking very large amounts of black mustard seed can lead to breathing difficulties and possibly death (18). In a case report, a 15 month-old male developed acute, severe respiratory distress after ingesting and aspirating ground black mustard seeds (64387).

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