Mustard, “Dr. Singha’s Mustard Bath!”

Sanskrit Name: Mustha • English Name: Mustard • Latin Names: Sinapis hirta (Yellow), Brassica nigra (Black)

The Kailas Perspective:

I use black mustard in many of the Ayurvedic dishes I prepare. I also love doing therapeutic massage with mustard oil because it transmits a profound healing energy. Of course, my favorite bath luxury is Dr. Singha's Mustard Bath, which if you have not tried it - you must treat yourself to as soon as possible.

Ayurvedic Perspective:		Mustard is an energizer! The oil is popular in North Indian cooking and is used for Ayurvedic Massage (Abhyanga). A plaster is made of the dry mustard and mustard oil and applied over sore joints and muscles, or to marma points such as the palm of the hand to get the life force (Prana) moving
Nourishes:		Tejas (Radiance), Increases circulation (including peripherally)
Tonifies:		Digestive Fire, Qi
Cleanses:		Tissue, Circulatory System, Lymphatic System, Respiratory System, Digestive System
Reduces:		Congestion, Joint Pain, Anxiety, Fatigue, Numbness, Chills and Dampness
Dosha Effects:		Decreases Kapha and Vata, Increases Pitta

Observations:

Dr. Singha put emphasis on strengthening the body's natural defenses through detoxification and nourishment. He always stressed the importance of the skin as an organ of elimination and absorption. With this in mind he developed his unique Mustard Bath formula.

Shyam Singha was a man who lived life totally, encouraging and supporting others to do the same. He brought this quality to everything he did. Born and raised in a spiritual community in the Himalayas of Kashmir, he was immersed in a variety of traditional healing practices including Ayurvedic Medicine. Dr. Singha devoted his life to the well-being of everyone around him.

Source: drsingha.com