PROFESSIONAL FAQS: CAN POWDERED MUSTARD BE USED TO RELIEVE SINUS CONGESTION?

Expert opinion from María F. Carzon

Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition · 4 years of experience · Argentina

Scientific evidence suggests that mustard powder helps reduce nasal congestion and flushing. More studies are needed to explain the reason for these benefits. However, the use of mustard powder to relieve nasal pain is part of ancient medicine.

Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen

Dietician - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa

Powdered mustard, mixed in warm water, dripped into the nose is a common home remedy for sinus congestion. A simpler solution may be a herbal decongestion spray that contains mustard or just a medical decongestant.

Expert opinion from Livia Dickson Chen

PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil

There are reports that mixing the mustard powder with water can relieve nasal congestion. Perhaps this action is related to the antioxidants present in mustard.

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