Stimulant mustard

Seed germination. Germination of wild mustard seeds with a dormancy level of about 50 percent was stimulated after 10 days to... 

Field studies do not demonstrate conclusive allelopathic inhibition of weeds by wild mustard or broccoli, but there are some indications of allelopathic interference. First, the main weeds in the first weeding were crucifers in all treatments, but not in the following weedings. They were stimulated to germinate only at that time. Second, broccoli production was affected by B. campestris yields were increased during the summer. Earlier planting of mustard in the fall inhibited broccoli yields, but had no effect when mustard was planted at the same time broccoli was transplanted. In addition, stimulatory effects of crucifers on other crucifers or other crops has been observed before (10, 16, 41). 

In this study some assays showed stimulation by wild mustard extracts on broccoli radicular growth, and field experiments demonstrated that broccoli production can increase in the presence of the non-crop plant. Mean production of broccoli for Santa Cruz County varies from 4 to 6 tons/acre (42). The yield obtained when B. cam-pestris was at a density of 8 plants/m2 was 6.74 tons/acre even with broccoli planted in lower density than in conventional monocrops. During the fall, broccoli production was reduced significantly, yet it is important to mention that the variety (Premium Crop) is not the one most recommended for this season. 

The work of Boyland and Horning,10 Heaton,26-2 and others stimulated interest in the mutagenic and carcinogenic potential of mustard gas This was followed by the work of Case and Lea, who examined the possible carcinogenic effects of H on exposed British soldiers. They cited total British gas casualties as 160,970, 80% of whom were estimated to have been H casualties. As of January 1,... 

N.A. Mustard-oil glycosides.147 Antibiotic effects. A pungent, stimulant, improves digestion and circulation. 

N.A. Mustard oil.191 Stimulant, promote urination. Mustard plasters for rheumatism, arthritis, chest congestion, aching backs, sore muscles. 

Indoles Inhibit estrogen, which stimulates some cancers Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, mustard... 

Several SM have been used by mankind for thousands of years22,27 as dyes (e.g., indigo, shikonine), flavors (e.g., vanillin, capsaicin, mustard oils), fragrances (e.g., rose oil, lavender oil and other essential oils), stimulants (e.g., caffeine, nicotine, ephedrine), hallucinogens (e.g., morphine, cocaine, mescaline, hyoscyamine, scopolamine, tetrahydrocannabinol), insecticides (e.g., nicotine, piperine, pyrethrin), vertebrate and human poisons (e.g., coniine, strychnine, aconitine) and even therapeutic agents (e.g., atropine, quinine, cardenolides, codeine, etc.). 

Trained people can consume large amounts of chili peppers without any adverse effects. The molecular basis for the tolerance to hot food is the facility by which TRPVl can be desensitized by repeated stimulation. Thus, our tongue can easily becomedesensitizedtocapsaicinbyrepeated(lOtimes) application of a 1 %solution. Sensitivity to other pungent compounds from spices (piperine (18) from pepper, gingerol (57) from ginger, allyl isothiocyanate (71) from mustard oil) is also lost, and the effect lasts approximately one day [104]. 

Azizi et al. (1995) investigated changes in serum concentrations of reproductive hormones and sperm counts in men who had been exposed to sulfur mustard during wartime. In 16 individuals, serum free and total testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone were markedly decreased in the first five weeks after exposure but levels returned to normal by 12 weeks. In 28 of 42 men evaluated one to three years after exposure, sperm counts were less than 30 million ceUs/mL and follicle-stimulating hormone was increased compared to controls having sperm counts above 60 million cells/mL. Testicular biopsy of the test subjects revealed partial or complete arrest of spermatogenesis. 

Anderson, D.R., Holmes, W.W., Lee, R.B., Dalai, S.J., Hurst, C.G., Maimer, B.I., Newmark, J., Smith, W.J. (2006). Sulfur mustard-induced neutropenia treatment with gran-uloc de colony-stimulating factor. Mil. Med. 171 448-53. 

Smith, C.N., Lindsay, C.D. (2001b). Stimulation of C32 and G361 melanoma cells using oleoyl acetyl glycerol and its effect on sulphur mustard cytotoxicity. Hum. Exp. Toxicol. 20 418-25. 

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