Abstracto

A Classical Review on Rajika (Brassica juncea)

Mishra Anuradha, Dash Pragyandip, Murthy PN, Siddique HH and Kushwaha Poonam

The botanical name of rajika is Brassica juncea and it belongs to family Brassicaceae. The mustard made from the seeds of the Brassica juncea is called brown mustard. which are used for medicinal purpose as well as food, since centuries. Brown mustard plant produces tiny yellow colored flowers, which almost cover the plant. Reported to be anodyne, aperitif, diuretic, emetic, rubefacient, and stimulant, aparfrom the reported use plant is having application in allied field such as kitchen, phytomedicine, general medication for its medicinal value.