A History of Agriculture in India v1.c19.s7.65

v1.c19.s7.65

Sarson oil is used in India for cooking. It is also used for massage, and it is believed to strengthen the skin and to keep it cool and healthy. With camphor it forms an efficacious embrocation in cases of muscular rheumatism, stiff neck, etc. The oil is used for lighting, and the oilcake is a favourite cattle feed. The seeds mixed with hot water form an efficient counter-irritant poultice. The tender leaves and shoots are relished as sag, a favourite food of the Punjabis.