Mustard seeds have been used since time immemorial. Mustard seeds are one of the oldest known spices, having been used in China and Rome for thousands of years for cooking, and as condiments. They are used extensively in India, with the entire plant in general being important. The seeds have wonderful health benefits like lowering cholesterol, controlling diabetes, easing bronchitis, and preventing cervical and oral cancer. Brown Mustard: (Brassica juncea) is similar in size to the black variety and vary in colour from light to dark brown. It is more pungent than the white, less than the black.

Flax seeds were used for textile production, being used extensively in Egypt (it was a symbol of purity.) Today, flax seeds are cultivated for their oil, known as linseed oil, and are known to be the best source of Omega-3. They also contain properties that help diabetics control their sugar level. They have a generous amount of antioxidants, are ideal for weight loss and maintenance.

Sesame has existed for as long as 4000 years. Today, India remains the largest producer of sesame seeds. The seeds have wonderful benefits like reducing cholesterol and chances of diabetes, keeping digestion in check, and one of the compounds of sesame seeds, sesimol, protects DNA from getting damaged during chemotherapy.