Immunological changes after mustard treatment in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases

Background: The utilization of mustard for healing dates back to as early as the time BC. Its protein content is 28–30 percent, is rich in glutamin and asparagin, contains mucilag, which has a role in the protection of the mucous membrane in the intestines. Its antrimicrobal effect has been proved. It also contains significant amounts of oil acid, linol, linolenic acid and eicosanoid. Its antioxidant features can partially be attributed to its high polyphenol and tocopherol content. These features make it suitable for utilization in the dietotherapy of several conditions. Aims: Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)…