Economic Importance of Brassicaceae Family

May 13, 2024 | by Bloom Code Studio

Vegetables: Plants such as Raphanus sativus, Brassica rapa, Brassica junicea, Lepidium sativum, etc. are used for vegetables.
Oils: Seeds of Brassica campestris (mustard), Brassica juncea (Rayo), Brassica nigra (black mustard), Brassica alba (white mustard) are used for extraction of oil which is used for cooking, burning, etc.
Cattle feed and manure: The remains of seeds after extracting oil can be used as cattle feed and manure.
Fodder: The leaves and other parts of the species are used as fodder.
Condiments: The seeds of Brassica nigra, Brassica alba and Brassica juncea are used as condiments.
Medicines: Seeds of Iberis amara and Chieranthus cheri are used in treatment of asthma and bronchitis. The seeds of Mathiola incana has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. The root of Lepidium sativum are effective against syphilis.
Weeds: Capsella bursa-pastoris, Farsetia spp, etc. are common weeds of medicinal value.
Ornamental purpose: Iberisamara (candytuft),Lunaria (honesty) and Chieranthus cheri (wall flower) are used as ornamental purpose and are grown in gardens.

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