Is it true that hot water and mustard makes you throw up?

Question

I read somewhere that drinking hot water and mustard can make you throw up? Is that true?

Answer 1

Apparently 1/2 an ounce of mustard to 6 ounces of water does induce vomiting... after you!

Attributed Medicinal Properties
Historically, mustard has always held an important place in medicine. The ancient Greeks believed it had been created by Asclepious, the god of healing, as a gift to mankind. Although the volatile oil of mustard is a powerful irritant capable of blistering skin, in dilution as a liniment or poultice it soothes, creating a warm sensation. Mustard plasters are still used today as counter-irritants. Over the years mustard has been prescribed for scorpion stings and snake bites, epilepsy, toothache, bruises, stiff neck, rheumatism, colic and respiratory troubles. It is a strong emetic (used to induce vomiting) and rubefacient (an irritant) that draws the blood to the surface of the skin to warm and comfort stiff muscles. It is useful in bath water or as a foot bath, as “It helpeth the Sciatica, or ache in the hip or huckle bone” .(Gerard, 1579).

Answer 2

Hmmm.. interesting. Any volunteers who'd like to report back?

Answer 3

Try it and find out.

Answer 4

mustard will if you have enough of it.

Answer 5

didn't work for me, tried it when i was young and stupid.

Answer 6

try it and see.....then let us know thanks!!!