Brassica nigra (L.) Koch.

Brassica nigra (L.) Koch.. It is a much branched annual herb. Stem erect, 0.5-1.3 m high, mostly branching from the middle, more or less hispid often purple-spotted or purplish in sunny places. Branches thin, divaricate and ascending virgate. Lower leaves distinctly stalked, lyrate-pinnatisect; terminal lobe the largest, ovate, often 5-lobed, on the margin unequally callose-denticulate, the upper leaves oblong-linear, narrowed at the base into a short petiole, mostly entire, often pendulous; ail very membranous and bright green. Raceme at flowering time corymbose, but when the flowers do not surpass the buds, then are very elongate, 40-60 flowered. Pedicels very short, 2-3 mm long, glabrous, sepals 4-5 mm long, oblong, glabrous. Petals yellow, 7.5-9 mm long; blade obovate, at the apex truncate and undulate, cuneately narrowed at the base into a thin claw. Inner stamens 6 mm long, the outer 5 mm; anthers oblong, obtuse, 1.5 mm. long. Ovary 7-11 ovuled; style 1-2 mm long; stigma distinctly broader than the style. Fruiting pedicel 2.5-4.5 mm long, erect. Pods small, 1-2 cm long, 1.5-2 mm diameter, linear, straw-coloured, rarely publish. Seeds globose, 1 mm diameter, obscurely brown, black near the hilum, delicately alveolate.

The pharmacological actions of Brassica nigra (L.) Koch.'s Mustard Flour are Emetic, Stimulant.

The pharmacological actions of Brassica nigra (L.) Koch.'s Oil are Irritant, Rubefacient.

The pharmacological actions of Brassica nigra (L.) Koch.'s Seeds are Alterative, Appetizer, Decongestant, Digestive, Irritant, Laxative, Resolvent, Soothing, Stimulant, Vesicant.

The indications of Brassica nigra (L.) Koch. are Gout, Meningitis, Paralysis, Pleurisy, Sciatica, Pneumonia, Rheumatism, Palsy.

The indications of Brassica nigra (L.) Koch.'s Oil are Muscular Rheumatism, Stiff Neck.

The indications of Brassica nigra (L.) Koch.'s Seeds are Neuralgia, Bronchitis, Sciatica, Urticaria, Painful Liver, Ringworm, Tongue Inflammation, Gums Inflammation, Gout, Alopecia, Hard Swellings, Amenorrhoea, Ulcers, Pneumonia, Leucoderma, Spleenic Pain, Stomachache, Headache, Congestion of Organs, Head Affections, Spasm.

The temperaments of Brassica nigra (L.) Koch. are 4th order, warm and dry, 3rd Order, Warm and Dry.

Odor: The odor of Seeds of Brassica nigra (L.) Koch. is Odourless.

Taste: Seeds: Bitter,Peppery.

The substitute of Brassica nigra (L.) Koch. is Lepidium sativum Linn.

The active constituents of Brassica nigra (L.) Koch. are Allyl Isothiocyanate, Sinigrin.

The antidotes of Brassica nigra (L.) Koch. are Vinegar, Prunus amygdalus Batsch. (Oil).