Mustard Oil

[Niwa]

Anyone know where can one buy mustard oil online? I googled it and found articles on it being banned in India and some other countries.

Also, does anyone here have experience with the oil? What are some of the benefits you saw from using it?

Thank you.

[Niwa]

Anyone know where can one buy mustard oil online? I googled it and found articles on it being banned in India and some other countries.

Also, does anyone here have experience with the oil? What are some of the benefits you saw from using it?

Thank you.
I found the answer pretty quickly: Dabur Mustard oil seems to be the brand that comes up most often in searches, so I am going to try to find it. :)

[McFearless]

Mustard oil is used by many for promoting hair growth. Do you know why it was banned in some countries?

[little_cherry]

I think it's because some countries consider it toxic because some weren't waiting for the oil to reach smoking point before cooking with it. It's not toxic when used externally though. :)

Mustard seed/mustard oil is awesome for hair growth.

[jojo]

I use mustard oil to add softness, prevent splits and breakage and promote growth as it has sulpher in it and yes its good but pongy!

[Niwa]

Mustard oil is used by many for promoting hair growth. Do you know why it was banned in some countries?It was banned in India supposedly for safety reasons, but many think that political and foreign interests are the real reasons: The Mustard Oil Conspiracy (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2465/is_5_31/ai_76285485/)

[ktani]

It was banned in India supposedly for safety reasons, but many think that political and foreign interests are the real reasons: The Mustard Oil Conspiracy (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2465/is_5_31/ai_76285485/)

Or not. It sounds like they needed to tighten safety controls and implement new regulations.

I posted this on mustard oil recently, http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showpost.php?p=1276525&postcount=11.

[Niwa]

Or not. It sounds like they needed to tighten safety controls and implement new regulations.Clearly, minds differ on why mustard oil was banned, so a variety of opinions, including yours, exist on the topic. Which one is correct makes no difference to me as long as I get my order of mustard oil. :laugh:

[Diamondbell]

Anyone know where can one buy mustard oil online? I googled it and found articles on it being banned in India and some other countries.

Also, does anyone here have experience with the oil? What are some of the benefits you saw from using it?

Thank you.

I have used it once or twice but the strong smell put me off! :D I think it is used a lot in North India for use on hair as well as for cooking. As for the benefits, I don't remember. I didn't use it long enough to make any observations. It should be good. As long as you don't mind the smell it should be OK. I prefer sesame oil. :)

[sakuraemily]

No, it is not banned in India. My mom uses it for cooking and I see it in shops all the time. I live in India. From where did you find out that it is banned here?
Mustard oil is nice for hair.

[Niwa]

No, it is not banned in India. My mom uses it for cooking and I see it in shops all the time. I live in India. From where did you find out that it is banned here?
Mustard oil is nice for hair.There are links posted upthread. If you google, you will also find sites saying that it is banned in India. It might be a ban that is not enforced.

[ktani]

There are links posted upthread. If you google, you will also find sites saying that it is banned in India. It might be a ban that is not enforced.

The ban was imposed on August 26, 1998.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98aug27/head2.htm
"NEW DELHI, Aug 26 — Sale of mustard oil in Delhi was banned today as dropsy epidemic caused by adulterated oil claimed 18 lives in the Capital. ... From now onwards, mustard oil manufacturers would have to take a certificate from the Department of Prevention of Food Adulteration before they are allowed to sell the oil. Also, it would be ensured that the laboratories of the manufacturing unit have suitable testing facility"

And lifted with restrictions and enforcement of the restrictions, on September 30, 1998.
http://www.indianexpress.com/ie/daily/19981003/27651834.html
"Saturday, October 3rd, 1998, EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE
Food Minister Poornima Sethi has ruled out relaxing of testing regulations enforced after the ban on mustard oil was lifted recently. ... "We have already eased terms regarding packaging by allowing them to get the date of testing and batch number printed on the packets on their own. There will not be any concessions on testing. The order, enforced from September 30, says that before being sold, oil has to tested in the six laboratories selected by the government."

Restrictions on the use of mustard oil November 9, 1998
http://www.expressindia.com/fe/daily/19981109/31355824.html
""An order lifting the ban on use of mustard oil was issued earlier this week. ... a restriction of 20 per cent has been placed on use of expeller mustard," joint secretary, department of sugar and edible oils Sushama Nath said.Government had banned use of rapeseed/mustard in the manufacture of vanaspati on September 11 following reports of adulterated vanaspati being sold in the market."

[jojo]

for ukers this is the cheapest mustard oil you will find and lots of hair oils and stuff,
http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000001.pl?SS=mustard+oil&ACTION=Go&PR=-1&TB=A&SHOP=

[Niwa]

Thanks for the link, Jojo. I am not in the UK, but I am sure your link will be helpful to someone who is.Finally, I found mustard oil and it was at a store close to me, so I went over and picked some up. I hope it works as well as it is supposed to. I distributed it through my hair about half an hour ago and am going to braid soon.

[Choctaw]

I bought a liter of mustard oil at an Indian grocery yesterday. I oiled my scalp with it last night and washed it out with conditioner this morning. I put a cheap moisturizing conditioner on my hair an hour before I washed it and it did the job.

I am going to oil my scalp again tonight but use 50/50 combo of coconut and mustard oil and warm the oil before application. I am also going to mix 50/50 mustard and castor, warm it and apply to sore muscles. I like oils :eyebrows:

[starlights]

Mustard oil was used in ayurvedic medicine. Its extremely good oil to use on hair in the colder climates. Prevents splits and dryness. Its a great oil!
Its however banned for internal consumption in some countries. However as we're talking about it in relation to applying it onto hair, its fantastic! i use this oil and would recommend it

[jojo]

Mustard oil was used in ayurvedic medicine. Its extremely good oil to use on hair in the colder climates. Prevents splits and dryness. Its a great oil!
Its however banned for internal consumption in some countries. However as we're talking about it in relation to applying it onto hair, its fantastic! i use this oil and would recommend it

you did to me and im eternally grateful, found a bottle today in an Indian store 99p and coconut oil BIG pot £1.59...worth checking out the Indian stores!:cheese: <===I know you like Mr. cheese!!!!

[Niwa]

Mustard oil was used in ayurvedic medicine. Its extremely good oil to use on hair in the colder climates. Prevents splits and dryness. Its a great oil!
Its however banned for internal consumption in some countries. However as we're talking about it in relation to applying it onto hair, its fantastic! i use this oil and would recommend it

I am glad you are gung ho about it. :) I bought a big bottle, so I hope my results are as good as yours. I did like the slight warming effect it had on my scalp. I even like the smell, although I hope it does not cling to me (some essential oils should be able to vanquish it).

[Choctaw]

I am glad you are gung ho about it. :) I bought a big bottle, so I hope my results are as good as yours. I did like the slight warming effect it had on my scalp. I even like the smell, although I hope it does not cling to me (some essential oils should be able to vanquish it).

I bought a liter at the Indian grocer :cheese:

[Niwa]

I bought a liter at the Indian grocer :cheese:

Me too! :) I'll post more in this thread, if I notice any effects I can attribute to the oil. You should do the same!

[Diamondbell]

Interesting! I am almost tempted to try Mustard oil again! :D

[Diamondbell]

I used mustard oil today - it is really good (nice effect!) :)

[Choctaw]

Me too! :) I'll post more in this thread, if I notice any effects I can attribute to the oil. You should do the same!

ok. I'll empty the liter and record the results :D

[starlights]

I used mustard oil today - it is really good (nice effect!) :)
see i knew it. Mustard oil is beneficial :)

[Choctaw]

I did a heavy oiling with warm mustard oil before a henna treatment. I left the henna in overnight. After rinsing with water, several co-washes and acv rinses, my hair was soft and moisturized. Now I want a veggie samosa ... :D

[McFearless]

Mustard oil smells so disgusting, ugh! Like onions and chemicals and everything bad. I'm sticking with it though to see if it improves growth. Do you guys use it as a leave in?

[Choctaw]

Mustard oil smells so disgusting, ugh! Like onions and chemicals and everything bad. I'm sticking with it though to see if it improves growth. Do you guys use it as a leave in?


:cheese::cheese::cheese:
I use it to oil my scalp and ends
I use it to take the crunch out of gels.
I use it to pre-oil hair before conditioner wash and ayurvedic treatments.

come to the stinky side ... :eyebrows:

[Anje]

Well, I just bought a half-liter this evening and smeared a bit on my hair as a leave-in. It's the Dabur stuff, and says that it's for external use only -- I'm guessing that's because people don't know to heat it to the smoke point before cooking? I wouldn't have known that except for this thread....

First off, I'm pleased to report that it isn't nearly so stinky once it's on my hair, so I'm not worried about wearing it in public! I don't mind the smell as much as I feared, though. It reminds me of the Japanese/Korean restaurant near campus.

Is it specifically recommended for use during cold weather, and can someone explain why?

[tinygirl]

for ukers this is the cheapest mustard oil you will find and lots of hair oils and stuff,
http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000001.pl?SS=mustard+oil&ACTION=Go&PR=-1&TB=A&SHOP=

Thank you for the link! Which one did you order? I am unsure whether to get the bigger sizes or just try the wee ickle one.

I am so sorry to be the ignorant newbie (the search fuction puzzles and bemuses me), but how does one go about using the mustard oil; prewash, deep oiling treatment? Dry hair? And what amounts?
I thank you greatly!

[Diamondbell]

Is it specifically recommended for use during cold weather, and can someone explain why?

It is supposed to give this warm, tingling feeling on your scalp, though I didn't get it! :) Maybe this is why it is recommended in winter?

[StephanieB]

Anybody know what should the price of a 16-ounce bottle of unrefined food-grade pure mustard oil should run?

I saw it (Laxmi brand) for $7.99 in a local Indian grocery store... but I know for fact that this store has very high prices with big markups, usually. I usually go into this particular tore only when I'm in a hurry; it's got the biggest selection and they speak English well - otherwise I usually go elsewhere to buy. But I haven't seen mustard oil in the other local Indian markets. Or maybe I'm not asking for it properly (in the places where English isn't spoken)...

When I called hubby at work, and asked him to ask a co-supervisor who is an Indian woman, he told me that she's not at her desk right now and probably won't get out of a teleconference 'till a couple of hours from now. He asked me to please wait before buying it there, and at that price.

But I'm impatient and just wondering... :rolleyes:

Maybe I should call hubby back and ask him to ask the woman how to say "mustard oil" in the four most oft-spoken languages spoken hereabouts... her native language is one of the lesser-spoken southern ones, but she also speaks several of the more mainstream languages spoken in India. If I use the Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Tamil words for mustard oil, then I'll have 99% of the local Indian market owners' languages covered. Actually, I might only need the Gujarati and Hindi words for it...

[Niwa]

Mustard oil smells so disgusting, ugh! Like onions and chemicals and everything bad. I'm sticking with it though to see if it improves growth. Do you guys use it as a leave in?I have been using it as a leave-in because it makes my hair very smooth. I have noticed increased growth in just the past two weeks (and I am saying this as one who used to be highly dubious of people who claim a growth rate difference after less than three months of using something). I cannot fully attribute this to mustard oil, however, because I also started taking biotin, MSM, a multivitamin, grapeseed extract, and aloe vera juice, and using coconut oil and castor oil regularly, all in the past two weeks. Plus, I am no longer exposed to cigarette smoke because I stopped hanging out with certain people. So, my life has gotten much healthier quite rapidly and my hair seems to really show the difference.

You're right that mustard oil's smell is powerful. I added quite a bit of peppermint essential oil, but the mustard oil smelled virtually unchanged.
Anybody know what should the price of a 16-ounce bottle of unrefined food-grade pure mustard oil should run? I saw it (Laxmi brand) for $7.99 in a local Indian grocery store... I am not sure what the usual prices are, but I bought a liter (33oz) for about $16.

[McFearless]

Do any of you get headaches after using mustard oil? My head is throbbing:(

[Anje]

Anybody know what should the price of a 16-ounce bottle of unrefined food-grade pure mustard oil should run?
I got my 500ml for $4. $8 for 16oz sounds a little steep.

[Choctaw]

I did an oil rinse with several oils: castor, mustard and red palm mixed with a little honey. This combination is very rich and warms the scalp after a shot of hot water.

[CurlyTresses]

:cheese::cheese::cheese:
I use it to oil my scalp and ends
I use it to take the crunch out of gels.
I use it to pre-oil hair before conditioner wash and ayurvedic treatments.

come to the stinky side ... :eyebrows:

LoL ;) @ "come to the stinky side ... :eyebrows:"
I'm coming over the "stinky" side - yes:cheese:, once I get to my Indian grocer and hopefully I'll find some there ~~ Can't wait :cheese:

[ChloeDharma]

Do any of you get headaches after using mustard oil? My head is throbbing:(

If you have that kind of reaction you should stop using the mustard oil. There are plenty of others to choose from. It is a warming oil and may be too stimulating for you, i find that when i used it i could taste it in my mouth for a while afterwards. Good as it is, if it gives you headaches that can't be a good idea.

[Choctaw]

I finished my first liter of mustard oil and purchased second liter. It reduces dryness when added to henna pastes, especially if you use a clarifying shampoo before henna ... :o

[prettykitty]

Ahh, the awesome things I come across here at LHC...I'd been wondering about Mustard oil, and here's all the info I needed :)

[tiny_teesha]

Does it penetrate the hair follicle I wonder? I'm not sure if it's been tested to do so

[Naiadryade]

I'm quite tempted to try this, maybe I will end up mixing it with the castor oil I'm also about to try...

If I don't have any Indian markets near me, where else might I find mustard oil??

[mira-chan]

I've seen mustard oil in Asian markets as well.

It does not penetrate the cuticle. It does have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties due to the the Alyl isothiocyanate, the same stuff that creates noxious fumes when the oil is cooked. I can makes you tear up as well. It's also why I wouldn't suggest a daily oiling with this but a weekly one for a couple of hours is ok. I'm sure this chemical is great for treating dandruff. I certainly helps clear up my scalp problems.

[Othala]

In North India mustard oil is used by the menfolk (no idea why).

It is supposed to be a "winter" oil because it has heating properties.

It is not recommended for use by women unless they have a scalp condition in which case some mustard oil is added to coconut oil and applied to the scalp after every wash. I think both these oils are reputed to be anti-fungal.

Personally, I found it sticky and unpleasant to use. I ended up using the mustard oil to make a big jar of carrot, cauliflower and chilli pickle. Much nicer than using the stuff on my head :D.

[meteor]

In North India mustard oil is used by the menfolk (no idea why).

It is supposed to be a "winter" oil because it has heating properties.

It is not recommended for use by women unless they have a scalp condition in which case some mustard oil is added to coconut oil and applied to the scalp after every wash. I think both these oils are reputed to be anti-fungal.


Thank you so much for this information! So mustard oil traditionally was not used as a pre-wash? It should be used after shampoo? And then washed out or left in? I just bought some mustard oil and would like to try it (to combat occasional scalp itchiness and increase hair growth), but was wondering about methods of application.

Also, do you think it can be used in hair length, too? I heard it's supposed to make hair very soft when used in conditioner, but I see nothing on its penetrative powers. Was any research done on its effect on the hair cuticle?
Also, which EOs can help combat the strong smell of mustard oil? Would something like tea tree oil help? Or a heavily perfumed conditioner?

[Shatam1]

I buy mustard oil at the Indian store near me and mix it with other oils. Coconut, olive,castor,almond and vitamin E caps. I use it in many different ways. I heavily oil my hair with it at night then wash the next morning. I use a few drops to smooth down my frizz and sometimes I use it in oil shampoo:)

[vatikagirl]

Mustard oil is a very warm oil to be used during summers, it can make your scalp sore and even bruised if used during summer time. During summer our body has to cope up with external heat from sun along with our own body heat, hence it is advisable to use mustard oil in moderation like overnight scalp massage or in form of diluted oil mix.
Mustard oil is beneficial for scalp and not the entire length of hair, that is what I have heard from my grandparents. BTW I'm from western India and have seen use of mustard oil in various forms of cooking, pickle making, massages, ayurvedic uses and ofcourse head massages.
My grandma used to give me mustard oil head massages during winter months, when I was a kid.
I personally find that mustard smell is repelling during summer months and somehow beareable or rather favourable during winter months.
I'm looking forward to try this during next winter season.

This reminds me my grandma had TB length 2a/b iii pure white hair, she used to say Castor is for summer and Mustard is for winter (she had some saying about it which rhymed very well).

[meteor]

Wow, great information on this thread.
I'm still concerned about the smell of mustard oil: literally like kerosene! I smell like someone prepared for self-immolation every time I apply just a tiny bit.
What do you guys add to weaken that smell?
On "Soup up your oil" thread I saw people warning against infusing herbs into mustard oil by heating it, which makes the smell even more foul. Would it work if I use the slow "jar-in-the-sun-with-occasional-shaking" method?

[leilasahhar]

I like how you are to use this in the winter for its heating capabilities. My hair gets very dry in the winter..Ive tried sitting in the sauna, walking around with a heating cap on, steam..lol maybe Mustard oil is my winter miracle..Ive found all my hair "miracles" here on LHC!

[HintOfMint]

This is a pretty great article on the culinary uses of mustard oil and why the "external use only" label can be ignored.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/02/dining/american-chefs-discover-mustard-oil.html

[meteor]

So I infused some herbs and green tea into my mustard oil, and the mustard smell is really much weaker BUT the kerosene smell stays. I think I'll just have to deal with this.
I applied it to freshly washed scalp and washed it out 3 hours later. I like the effect, I didn't feel any tingling, but then I think my scalp is relatively healthy already anyway.
One thing I noticed about mustard oil is that my skin LOVES it. I applied it a couple of times under Physiodermie balancing mask and it came out baby soft. No irritation despite my fears. I hope it's going to be OK to use it long term, because I love the effect.

[rock007junkie]

I want to revive this thread because I'm thinking of adding mustard oil to my routine. I'm planning to get it from here (http://www.butters-n-bars.com/pure-mustard-oil.html)

Have any of you ladies experienced hair growth from using this? If so, how much and how often did you use it?

[meteor]

I think I did get a spurt of growth from it, rock007junkie. I used it once or twice a week, before every wash. I thought it was great for scalp (all dryness and flakes gone), but also to add softness to the hair.
I'm sure many other oils would have a similar effect, but I just loved how warming it was (great for winters). It's extremely smelly, but that's the sulphur that helps your hair grow. I do think it stimulates the scalp and helps growth a bit.
I could only use it as pre-poo, due to the smell.

[rock007junkie]

I think I did get a spurt of growth from it, rock007junkie. I used it once or twice a week, before every wash. I thought it was great for scalp (all dryness and flakes gone), but also to add softness to the hair.
I'm sure many other oils would have a similar effect, but I just loved how warming it was (great for winters). It's extremely smelly, but that's the sulphur that helps your hair grow. I do think it stimulates the scalp and helps growth a bit.
I could only use it as pre-poo, due to the smell.

Thanks. This is extremely helpful. I will use it as a pre-poo treatment and hopefully the smell will go away after. Looking forward to the warming effect...need as much of it as I can get now that it's getting colder.

[Wahinee]

I used mustard oil for oil rinses; just using it as like a rinse out conditioner. It made my hair so soft and detangled!

There is a huge variation in quality though. I tried one brand that was very strong smelling and great, one that was much weaker smelling and didn't do much, and one that I thought for sure was diluted with another oil because it was just so weak. I didn't like it in my hair so I cooked with it, wasn't too impressed with that either so I decided to dump it out and reuse the bottle. As soon as I filled the bottle with hot water it turned bright red. It really scared me. So be careful what you buy...

[sakuraemily]

India is one very big and complex country. You hear different information about the same stuff in different places. my mom says there was a village near her hostel when she was a girl, where the ladies all used mustard oil and had amazing hair. That was a time when shampoo was unknown in villages so they always left it on.
Anje, never even by mistake use dabur for cooking. food-grade mustard oil is different and dabur has a bit of mineral oil in it. Edible mustard oil will always have an edible label.
meteor jar in the sun is not a bad idea. But the smell of mustard oil gets strong only when you heat it beyond smoke point. And if you oil smells like kerosene its bad oil. Mustard oil should never smell like anything but mustard.
The ban wasn't enforced all over India which is why I didn't know about it.
India is kinda like what europe would have been had it been a country. All the states have some basic aspects in common but there are still wide differences in culture and language.

[Shatam1]

I use mustard oil and combine it with castor and coconut oil. I also add it in my henna treatment and I have noticed that my hair is really thickening. It also clears my dandruff. Wonderful stuff for your hair:)

[rock007junkie]

I've been using this wonderful oil for about a month now and wanted to report back. I love how it warms my scalp, makes it feel like "it's working". I've been using it twice a week as a pre-wash treatment. I leave it on for about 2-3 hours or so and then wash and condition.

So far I've noticed that I've gained about an inch this month. My roots also feel stronger and I'm shedding less hair. This oil will definitely be a part of my regiment from now on.

[Fethenwen]

Ok, this thread got me into buying mustard oil. I was at an oriental store and saw some, it was not at all pricey so I bought some without a second thought.

Now today I have it on my hair, I must say, this stuff is great :) I loooove the warming feeling it gives, and that it doesn't solidify even if it's winter. This oil just might be THE hair oil to use during winter months.

Edit: oh, it's weird that on this bottle it says: for external use only. I wonder why? It says pure 100% mustard oil on it, shouldn't it be completely safe to use for cooking?

[meteor]

Now today I have it on my hair, I must say, this stuff is great :) I loooove the warming feeling it gives, and that it doesn't solidify even if it's winter. This oil just might be THE hair oil to use during winter months.
In Ayurveda, mustard oil is specifically recommended as a "winter" oil because of its warming effect. Castor oil and coconut oil are more of a "summer" option.
I think so far it's my favorite carrier oil for scalp, especially when it's cold outside.

oh, it's weird that on this bottle it says: for external use only. I wonder why? It says pure 100% mustard oil on it, shouldn't it be completely safe to use for cooking?
This is mostly due to some old research and even foreign trade issues.
You might want to read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustard_oil"Mustard oil was once considered unsuitable for human consumption in the United States (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States), Canada (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada), and the European Union (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union) due to the high content of erucic acid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erucic_acid). This is because of early studies in rats. Subsequent studies on rats have shown that they are less able to digest vegetable fats (whether they contain erucic acid or not) than humans and pigs. Chariton et al. suggests that in rats: “Inefficient activation of erucic acid to erucyl-CoA and a low level of activity of triglyceride lipase and enzymes of betaoxidation for erucic acid probably contribute to the accumulation and retention of cardiac lipid.” Before this process was fully understood it led to the belief that erucic acid and mustard oil were both highly toxic to humans.

Epidemiological studies suggest that, in regions where mustard oil is still used in a traditional manner, mustard oil may afford some protection against cardiovascular diseases. In this sense "traditional" means that the oil is used fresh and vegetable fats count only as a small percentage of the total caloric intake. Whether this effect is due to the nature of erucic acid per se to make the blood platelets less sticky, or to the presence of a reasonably high percentage of α-linolenic acid, or to a combination of properties of fresh unrefined oil, is as yet uncertain. The fact that early asymptomatic coronary disease is absent in the mustard oil cohorts tends to add weight to the hypothesis that mustard oil is protective."

[rock007junkie]

I wanted to give this thread a little bump and see if anybody is still using it. I think this will be my HG pre-wash treatment. My hair has been feeling great since I started using this on my scalp a couple of hours before washing.

[monika]

Anybody with blonde hair use mustard oil? I don't want to use it if will darken my hair. BTW, my husband loves the oil and uses it in the winter before washing his hair.

[mira-chan]

I wanted to give this thread a little bump and see if anybody is still using it. I think this will be my HG pre-wash treatment. My hair has been feeling great since I started using this on my scalp a couple of hours before washing.

I'm still using it for my winter oil.

[rock007junkie]

I'm still using it for my winter oil.

You don't use it in the warmer months?

[TheHowlingWolf]

Sorry to revive this old thread but I just got some Mustard Seed oil! I got it off ebay. It says unrefined, organic cold pressed & it says it's from germany. It doesn't smell bad at all from what I can tell, it doesn't really smell like anything. Is that bad or good? Also, there are little bits floating around in the oil? I JUST got it in the mail like 15 minutes ago so I haven't tried it yet. My next oil day is Friday.

[mira-chan]

You don't use it in the warmer months?

I prefer Coconut oil in general but it's solid during the cold months so I switch to mustard.

[meteor]

Sorry to revive this old thread but I just got some Mustard Seed oil! I got it off ebay. It says unrefined, organic cold pressed & it says it's from germany. It doesn't smell bad at all from what I can tell, it doesn't really smell like anything. Is that bad or good? Also, there are little bits floating around in the oil? I JUST got it in the mail like 15 minutes ago so I haven't tried it yet. My next oil day is Friday.

I think this thread is about the carrier oil. Please ask the provider if the oil you got is carrier/base or essential. If it's an EO, definitely don't use it undiluted!
I don't think I've ever seen essential mustard seed oil sold in stores, but I wouldn't risk trying it before making absolutely sure I know how to apply it properly.
And please do a patch test (diluted) first.

http://www.onlynaturalessentialoil.com/mustard-essential-oil.html
http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/mustard.htm

[TheHowlingWolf]

I think this thread is about the carrier oil. Please ask the provider if the oil you got is carrier/base or essential. If it's an EO, definitely don't use it undiluted!
I don't think I've ever seen essential mustard seed oil sold in stores, but I wouldn't risk trying it before making absolutely sure I know how to apply it properly.
And please do a patch test (diluted) first.

http://www.onlynaturalessentialoil.com/mustard-essential-oil.html
http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/mustard.htm

Oh it's not an EO lol, I knew that. It's a carrier oil.

[TheHowlingWolf]

Okay so I just put it on. Idk what mustard smells like or mustard seeds. I THINK it did have a little bit of bad scent to it? Should I be worried?

[mira-chan]

Mustard oil smell is STRONG and not super pleasant. The smell goes away with hair washing so don't worry.

[ChloeDharma]

I'm bumping this up to see if anyone is still using this oil and particularly whether anybody has found it speeds growth or increases thickness, well any hair/scalp benefit really.

[mira-chan]

I'm not using it anymore because I ran out and am trying to get through other oils I have. I find it good for times when I get mysterious non stop scalp itchies or any problems. It clears up all problems in one or two applications for me. I find more thickness and growth effect with castor oil.

[Shepherdess]

I hope it is okay if I bump this thread, but I was curious if anyone here is still using mustard oil and how it has worked for them? I am thinking of buying some, so thought I might ask here first to see if it would be worth it. :)

[meteor]

^ I used it in the past as a pre-poo treatment and I loved it. :D In thickness and texture and how it made my hair feel, it was kind of similar to olive oil, but the smell is pretty pungent and unpleasant. I loved it on scalp too, very moisturizing and kind of "warming". It's definitely more of a "winter" oil for me. I'd use it again, but I don't oil my scalp anymore and rarely do deep treatments now.

[stahil]

My grandma only used mustard oil on her scalp. It took care of her itches and removed any flakiness/dandruff. I should buy some the next time I'm at the Indian grocery store. I love being reminded of age old Indian secrets by LHC folks. Yes, I had actually forgotten how great mustard oil is. And it tastes great in Indian pickles and frying food.

[Shepherdess]

^ I used it in the past as a pre-poo treatment and I loved it. :D In thickness and texture and how it made my hair feel, it was kind of similar to olive oil, but the smell is pretty pungent and unpleasant. I loved it on scalp too, very moisturizing and kind of "warming". It's definitely more of a "winter" oil for me. I'd use it again, but I don't oil my scalp anymore and rarely do deep treatments now.
I am very glad that it worked so well for you! :flower: I love the sound of how it "warms" the scalp, it sounds perfect for the winter months. Thank you for this great information!! :)


My grandma only used mustard oil on her scalp. It took care of her itches and removed any flakiness/dandruff. I should buy some the next time I'm at the Indian grocery store. I love being reminded of age old Indian secrets by LHC folks. Yes, I had actually forgotten how great mustard oil is. And it tastes great in Indian pickles and frying food.
This is very good to know! I was thinking it would be nice to have an oil that would help with itchiness, so that is great. :) I hadn't heard of this oil before until I recently came by it, but sounds like a wonderful Indian hair care oil! :)

[littlestarface]

I found a bunch on ebay but its hard to know which brand to get? Theres Dabur, KTC, Tez and then so many no named ones as well..

[Shepherdess]

I found a bunch on ebay but its hard to know which brand to get? Theres Dabur, KTC, Tez and then so many no named ones as well..
I ordered the Tez brand after researching the reviews. From what I read, Tez and Dabur both are good and warming on the scalp (some mustard brands it sounds like don't have the warming/spicy affect for some reason), though I haven't read up on the KTC brand. I bought the Tez brand since it has no preservatives in it. I got it just the other day and it smells very strong like mustard, so I really look forward to using it with my next oil treatment. I will have to update everyone on how it turns out. :)

[littlestarface]

I ordered the Tez brand after researching the reviews. From what I read, Tez and Dabur both are good and warming on the scalp (some mustard brands it sounds like don't have the warming/spicy affect for some reason), though I haven't read up on the KTC brand. I bought the Tez brand since it has no preservatives in it. I got it just the other day and it smells very strong like mustard, so I really look forward to using it with my next oil treatment. I will have to update everyone on how it turns out. :)

Thank you! I shall get the Tez one.

[Shepherdess]

Thank you! I shall get the Tez one.
You are welcome! :) I hope that you have good results with it! :) I am so excited to use mine. :D

[littlestarface]

You are welcome! :) I hope that you have good results with it! :) I am so excited to use mine. :D

I hope you do too, I'm excited as well especially after reading the thread lol.

[Shepherdess]

I did my first mustard oil scalp treatment today. I really liked it. I used just enough oil to massage into my scalp and make my scalp look oily, and it had a mustard smell, but then l let it sit for a few hours, and what I found interesting is that the oiliness wasn't very apparent afterwards and the smell seemed to be gone. I think my scalp might have absorbed some of the oils? It seems to be similar in some ways to olive oil, although didn't feel as heavy. After leaving it in half the day, I washed my hair. It seemed to clean out alright with my shampoo bar. I look forward to using it again! :)

[meteor]

^ Awesome, Shepherdess. :D I had similar feelings about it. It definitely reminds me of olive oil a lot :agree:, only safer to use on scalp and with less pleasant smell. ;)

[stahil]

I'm sitting with mustard oil on my head. I warmed it up and massaged into the scalp and used the leftover on the length. I plan to henna today.

[Shepherdess]

Thank you, Meteor!! That is great, and so true! Haha ;)

[Anya15]

Mustard oil isn't banned here right now...loads of people use it for cooking. It was banned when mustard oil was found to be adulterated with another toxic oil.

I find it too heavy to apply all over my hair. But in the winter I use it for body massages and the occasional scalp massage-it warms my body up! It is known to have a warming effect on the body, as far as I know.

[parkmikii]

Bumping this to ask if anyone with dandruff used it :D