Description: This plant is an annual that grows to about three feet in height, producing slim-branched roots. The stem is almost round and bristly-haired at the base with a bluish bloom toward the top. Pungent seeds and leaves characterize all mustard plants. Brassicas are cultivated worldwide in temperate regions, mainly as food crops.

Uses: It acts as a antirheumatic, cardiopulmonary stimulant and hyperemic to increase blood flow.