Healing Constipation

Healing Through Prophetic Medicine in Islam

Tibb-e-Nabawi

Healing Diseases

Constipation

رَبَّنَا إِنَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Prophet's Guidance on treating Constipation

روى الترمذىُّ فى "جامعه" وابن ماجه فى "سننه" من حديث أسماء بنت عُمَيْسٍ، قالت: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "بماذا كُنتِ تَسْتَمْشِينَ" ؟ قالت: بالشُّبْرُم، قال: "حَارٌ جَارٌ". قالت: ثم استمشيْتُ بالسَّنا، فقال: "لو كان شىءٌ يَشْفِى من الموتِ لكانَ السَّنا".

Tirmizi and Ibn Majah narrated that the Messenger of Allah asked Asma Bint Umais Radi Allaho Anha, "How do you deal with constipation? She said, by using Shubrum (Euphorbia). Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam said, it is hot and a strong laxative, she then said, in addition I use Senna and the Prophet replied, if there is a cure that prevents death, it would be Senna ".

وفى "سنن ابن ماجه" عن إبراهيم بن أبى عَبلة، قال: سمعتُ عبد الله ابن أُم حرام، وكان قد صلَّى مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم القبْلتين يقول: سمعتُ رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: "عليكم السَّنا والسَّنُوت، فإنَّ فيهما شفاءً مِنْ كلِّ داءٍ إلا السَّامَ"، قيل: يا رسول الله؛ وما السَّامُ ؟ قال: "الموتُ

Furthermore, Ibn Majah narrated that Abudllah bin Umm Haram said that he heard the Messenger of Allah saying: "Use Senna and Sanoot, because they cure every disease except Saam". He was asked, "What is Saam?” He said, "Death".


Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam asked the woman about what she uses to treat constipation, meaning what cure she uses to help soften the stool, so that the body is able to get rid of its harmful waste.


In another narration of the Hadith, Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam asked Asma about what she uses to cure constipation, and she mentioned the Shubrum (Euphorbia), which is the bark of the root of Euphorbia tree and which is dry and hot in the fourth degree. The best type of Shubrum is the one that is reddish in color, which is soft and feels like wrapped skin.


Shubrum is among the medications that doctors do not advise people to use because it is a very strong laxative. In the Hadith, our beloved Prophet described Shubrum as being hot and a strong laxative.



Senna is a plant that grows in HIJAZ (Western Arabia) and the best kind of it grows in Makkah, Senna is hot and dry in the first degree and it is a good, mild medication that does not cause any side effects. Senna helps against bile and black bile ailments and strengthens the heart. Senna is useful against melancholic obsession and corporal incisions, relaxes the muscles and improves the hair. It helps against lice, headache, mange, pustules, rashes and epilepsy. It is better to cook Senna as a whole and drink three measures of its soup than cooking it crushed. In addition, it is better to cook the Senna mixed with violet flowers and red raisins, after removing the seeds.


Al-Razi said, Senna and fumitory help extract mature humors (bodily wastes) and helps against leprosy and rashes, when one takes four to seven measures of each remedy.


As for Sanoot (cumin), there is a difference of opinion concerning its nature. Umar bin Bakr As-Saksaki said that Sonoot is either honey or butter extract. Another opinion suggests that Sonoot is a seed that resembles the cumin, as Ibn Al-Arabi has asserted. The fourth and fifth opinions suggest that Sonoot is the Persian cumin or fennel, according to Abu Hanifah Al Daynoori. The sixth opinion suggests that it is the Shibitt (DILL SEEDS), and seventh opinion suggests that it is the dates, according to Abu Bakr bin As-Sunni. The eight opinion suggests that it is honey that exists in butter-skin. Some doctors stated that the last meaning is the most probable. In this case, Sonoot is prepared by blending Senna powder with some honey mixed in Ghee, as this is better than taking Senna alone. Then, one licks the mixture that contains Senna, because of the honey & butter which assist further the laxative features of Senna, Allah Knows the Best.

Sana Makki

Dill Seeds ~ Sanoot

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Healing by Herbs - Warss - Cornel Tree

Healing Through Prophetic Medicine in Islam

Tibb-e-Nabawi

Healing by Herbs

ورس / Warss / Cornel Tree (Ceylon)

وَرْسٌ‏:‏ ذكر الترمذى في ‏(‏جامعه‏)‏‏:‏ من حديث زيد بن أرْقمَ، عن النبىِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏(‏ أنه كان ينعَتُ الزَّيْتَ والوَرْسَ من ذات الجَنْبِ‏)‏، قال قتادةُ‏:‏ يُلَدُّ به، ويُلَدُّ من الجانبِ الذي يشتكِيه‏.‏ وروى ابن ماجه في ‏(‏سننه‏)‏ من حديث زيد بن أرقم أيضاً، قال‏:‏ ‏(‏نعتَ رسولُ اللهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِن ذَاتِ الجَنْبِ وَرْساً وقُسْطاً وزيتاً يُلَدُّ به‏)‏‏.‏

وصَحَّ عن أُمِّ سلمة رضى الله عنها قالت‏:‏ ‏(‏كانت النُّفَسَاءُ تَقْعُدُ بعدَ نِفاسِهَا أربعينَ يوماً، وكانت إحدانا تَطْلى الوَرْسَ على وَجْهِهَا من الكَلَف‏)‏‏.‏ قال أبو حنيفة اللُّغوىُّ‏:‏ الوَرْسُ يُزرع زرعاً، وليس ببَرِّىٍّ، ولستُ أعرفه بغيرِ أرضِ العربِ، ولا مِن أرض العرب بغير بلاد اليمن‏.‏ وقوتُه في الحرارة واليُبوسة في أوَّل الدرجة الثانية، وأجودُه الأحمرُ اللَّيِّن في اليد، القليلُ النُّخالة، ينفع من الكَلَفِ، والحِكَّة، والبثور الكائنة في سطح البدن إذا طُلِىَ به، وله قوةٌ قابضة صابغة، وإذا شُرِبَ نفع مِن الوَضَحِ، ومقدارُ الشربة منه وزنُ درهم‏.‏وهو في مزاجه ومنافعه قريبٌ من منافع القُسْط البحرىِّ، وإذا لُطخ به على البَهَق والحِكَّة والبثورِ والسُّفعة نفع منها، والثوبُ المصبوغ بالوَرْس يُقوِّى على الباه‏.

Narrated by Tirmizi, Zaid Bin Al-Arqam Radi Allaho Anh said that "Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam advised to treat Pleurisy by using Olive oil & Warss".


Furthermore, Ibn-e-Majah narrated from Zaid Bin Al-Arqam Radi Allaho Anh that "Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam recommended using Warss, Qust-al-Bahri & Olive oil for Pleurisy".


Umm-e-Salamah Radi Allaho Anha narrated, "The woman who had just delivered (a baby) would remain for forty days afterwards (without praying or fasting in Nifaas). One of us would then overlay Warss on her face to help against the spots". Abu Hanifah, a linguist said, "Warss does not grow in the wild. Rather, it is cultivated. I think that it is only grown in the Arab lands, especially in Yemen".


Warss is dry and hot in the second degree. The best type of Warss is the red Warss, which is soft in the band and does not have much bran. Warss is used as an ointment to treat spots, rashes and pimples that appear on the surface of the skin. Warss constipates, has a drying quality and helps against leprosy when taken as a drink.

Warss has similar benefits to Qust-al-Bahri, and if it is used as an ointment, it relieves Bars ~ Vitiligo (skin condition of unknown cause, characterized by patchy loss of pigment), rashes, pimples and ulcers. When the clothes are dyed with Warss, they strengthen the sexual drive.

Because we have forgotten Tibb-e-Nabawi, many of the blessed herbs are lost somewhere in this world, but still they are present. Low demand of Warss could not enforce the farmers to cultivate it on a larger scale, hence the price has raised extra-ordinarily, it is sold as 800/- Saudi Riyals per kg in Saudi Arabia, in Yemen, it is around SR 300/- per kg. Because of the high price, it can be replaced with Qust-al-Bahri if needed to use as a facial mask (for removing the spots) & even for Pleurisy.

Cornel (Warss) Flowers

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Healing by Herbs - Hindaba - Kasni

Healing Through Prophetic Medicine in Islam

Tibb-e-Nabawi

Healing by Herbs

هــندبــا / Hindaba / Kasni (Chicory)

هِنْدَبَا: ورد فيها ثلاثةُ أحاديث لا تصِحُّ عن رسول اللهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم، ولا يثبُت مثلها، بل هى موضوعة.. أحدها: "كُلُوا الهِندَبَاءَ ولا تَنْفُضُوهُ فإنه ليس يومٌ مِنَ الأيام إلا وقَطَراتٌ من الجَنَّةِ تَقْطُر عليه". الثانى: "مَن أكَلَ الهِندبَاء، ثم نام عليها لم يَحِلَّ فيهِ سَمٌ ولا سِحرٌ". الثالث: "ما مِنْ وَرَقةٍ من وَرَقِ الهِنْدبَاء إلا وعليها قَطْرَةٌ من الجَنَّةِ".

وبعد.. فهى مستحيلة المزاج، منقلبةٌ بانقلاب فصول السنة، فهى فى الشتاء باردة رطبة، وفى الصيف حارة يابسة، وفى الرَّبيعِ والخريفِ معتدِلة، وفى غالب أحوالِها تميلُ إلى البرودة واليُبْس، وهى قابضة مبردةٌ، جيدةٌ للمَعِدَة، وإذا طُبِخَت وأُكلت بِخَلٍّ، عقَلتِ البطن وخاصةٌ البَرىَّ منها، فهى أجود للمَعِدَة، وأشد قبضاً، وتنفع مِن ضعفها. وإذا تُضمِّد بها، سلبت الالتهاب العارض فى المَعِدَة، وتنفع من النقْرس، ومن أورام العَيْن الحارة. وإذا تُضمِّد بَوَرَقِها وأُصولها، نفعت من لسع العقرب.وهى تُقَوِّى المَعِدَة، وتفتح السُّدد العارضة فى الكَبِد، وتنفع مِن أوجاعها حارِّها وباردِها، وتفتح سُدَد الطِّحال والعروق والأحشاء، وتُنَقِّى مجارى الكُلَى.

وأنفعُهَا للكَبِدِ أمرُّها، وماؤها المعتَصَر ينفع من اليَرَقان السدَدى، ولا سِيَّما إذا خُلِط به ماء الرَّازَيَانَج الرطب، وإذا دُقَّ ورقُها، ووُضِع على الأورام الحارة برَّدها وحلَّلها، ويجلو ما فى المَعِدَة، ويُطفئُ حرارة الدَّم والصفراء.

وأصلحُ ما أُكلت غير مغسولة ولا منفوضة، لأنها متى غُسلت أو نُفِضَت، فارقتها قُوَّتُها، وفيها مع ذلك قوة تِرياقية تنفعُ مِن جميع السموم. وإذا اكتُحِلَ بمائها، نفع من العَشَا، ويدخل ورقُها فى الترياق، وينفعُ من لدغ العقرب، ويُقاوِم أكثرَ السموم، وإذا اعتُصِرَ ماؤها، وصُبَّ عليه الزيتُ، خلَّص من الأدوية القتَّالة، وإذا اعتُصِرَ أصلُهَا، وشُرِبَ ماؤه، نفع من لسع الأفاعى، ولسع العقرب، ولسع الزنبور، ولبن أصلها يجلو بياضَ العَيْن.

There are three Hadith mentioning Hindaba but they are weak, we may consider them as a healing, they are as under :


1. "Use Hindaba & do not clean it, because everyday, drops from Jannah (paradise) fall on Hindaba's leaves".

2. "Whoever took Hindaba & then slept, he will not be affected by Sehr (magic) or poison".

3. "Among the leaves of Hindaba, there is not a single leaf on which drops from the paradise do not fall".




Hindaba's temperament changes according to the season. It is cold and wet in winter, hot and dry in summer and mild in spring and autumn. In general, Hindaba is cold and dry. It is beneficial and cools the stomach and causes constipation. When Hindaba, especially wild Hindaha, is cooked and eaten with vinegar, it constipates even more and is more favorable for the stomach and invigorating.


When Hindaba (chicory) is used as a bandage, it will relieve gastric inflammations, gout and hot ocular inflammations (in the eyes). In cases of scorpion stings, Hindaba helps when its leaves and stems are used as a bandage. Hindaba strengthens the stomach and opens the clogs in the kidneys, spleen, veins arid intestines. It clears and purifies the kidneys and helps them against the various hot and cold aches.


Sour Hindaba is the best for liver, while its extract helps against jaundice, especially when mixed with wet fennel extract. When Hindaba leaves are crushed and placed on hot swellings, they will cool and dissipate them. Hindaba cleanses and clears the chest and dissipates the heat of irritated blood and bile.





The best way to eat Hindaba is without washing it so as to preserve its effective ingredients. Hindaba works as an effective antidote against most poisons. When Hindaba extract is used as eyeliner (KOHL), it will clear and cleanse the eyes. Hindaba leaves are used in antidotes against scorpion stings, and against most poisons as we have stated. When Hindaba is squeezed and its water is mixed with oil, it will help against all toxic substances in general. When Hindaba stems are squeezed and their water drunk, it will help against scorpion and hornet stings and against snakebite. Finally, the sap of its stems brightens the white area in the eye.

 Hindaba (Kasni) seeds

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Healing by Herbs - Lubaan - Frankincense

Healing Through Prophetic Medicine in Islam

Tibb-e-Nabawi

Healing by Herbs

لــبــان / Lubaan / Frankincense

Lubaan (Frankincense), which is the Kundur

لُبَانٌ‏: هو الكُنْدُرُ‏:‏ قد ورد فيه عن النبىِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏:‏ ‏(‏بَخِّروا بُيُوتَكُم باللُّبان والصَّعْتَرِ‏)‏، ولا يصحُّ عنه، ولكن يُروى عن علىٍّ أنه قال لرجل شكا إليه النسيانَ‏:‏ عليك باللُّبان، فإنه يُشَجِّع القلبَ، ويَذْهَبُ بالنِّسيان‏.‏ ويُذكر عن ابن عباس رضى الله عنهما أنَّ شُربه مع السُّكَّر على الريق جيدٌ للبَوْل والنِّسيان‏.‏ ويُذكر عن أنس رضى الله عنه أنه شكا إليه رجلٌ النسيانَ، فقال‏:‏ عليك بالكُنْدُر وانقَعْهُ مِن اللَّيل، فإذا أصبحتَ، فخُذْ منه شربةً على الرِّيق، فإنه جَيِّدٌ للنِّسيان‏.‏

ولهذا سبب طبيعى ظاهر، فإن النِّسيانَ إذا كان لسوء مزاج بارد رطب يغلبُ على الدماغ، فلا يحفَظُ ما ينطبعُ فيه، نفع منه اللُّبان، وأمَّا إذا كان النِّسيانُ لغلبة شىء عارض، أمكن زوالُه سريعاً بالمرطبات‏.‏ والفرق بينهما أنَّ اليبوسىَّ يتبعه سهر، وحفظ الأُمور الماضية دون الحالية، والرُّطوبى بالعكس‏.‏ وقد يُحدِثُ النِّسيانَ أشياءُ بالخاصية، كحجامةُ نُقْرة القفا، وإدمانِ أكل الكُسْفُرَة الرطبة، والتفاحِ الحامض، وكثرةِ الهَمِّ والغَمِّ، والنظرِ في الماء الواقف، والبَوْلِ فيه، والنظر إلى المَصلوب، والإكثارِ من قراءة ألواح القُبور، والمشى بين جَمَلين مقطُورَين، وإلقاء القملِ في الحياض، وأكل سُؤْر الفأر، وأكثَرُ هذا معروف بالتجربة‏.‏

والمقصود‏:‏ أنَّ اللُّبان مسخِّن في الدرجة الثانية، ومجفِّف في الأُولى، وفيه قبض يسير، وهو كثيرُ المنافع، قليل المضار، فمن منافعه‏:‏ أن ينفع مِن قذف الدم ونزفه، ووجع المَعِدَة، واستطلاق البطن، ويهضِمُ الطعام، ويطْرُدُ الرِّياح، ويجلُو قروح العَيْن، ويُنبت اللَّحم في سائر القروح، ويُقَوِّى المَعِدَة الضعيفة، ويُسخِّنها، ويُجفف البلغم، ويُنَشِّف رطوباتِ الصدر، ويجلو ظُلمة البصر، ويمنع القروح الخبيثة من الانتشار، وإذا مُضِغَ وحدَه، أو مع الصَّعْتر الفارسىِّ جلب البلغم، ونفع من اعتقالِ اللِّسان، ويزيدُ في الذهن ويُذكيه، وإن بُخِّرَ به ماء، نفع من الوباء، وطيَّبَ رائحة الهواء‏.

There is a weak Hadith related to Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam which says "Fumigate your houses with Lubaan (Frankincense) and Sa'atar (Thyme)". But it was reported that once a man complained to Ali Radi Allaho Anh that he forgets, so the 4th Caliph said to him, "Resort to the Lubaan, because it strengthens the heart and removes forgetfulness".



In addition, it was reported that Ibn Abass Radi Allaho Anh said, "Drinking Lubaan with sugar on an empty stomach is favorable for the mind and helps against forgetfulness, it was reported further that Anas Radi Allaho Anh said to a man who complained to him of forgetfulness, "Resort to Kundur (Lubaan), soak it overnight and in the morning take a sip of it on an empty stomach, because it is good against forgetfulness".


There is an apparent reason for this benefit.


Forgetfulness is the result of cold, humid, bad moods that affects the brain in a way that makes the brain not recall the memory easily. In this case, Lubaan definitely helps. When forgetfulness is a result of other physical causes, refreshing drinks help in that case. The difference between the two cases is that the dry substances help one stay at night and recall old memories rather than current memories. The wet drinks have the opposite effect.


Sometimes, forgetfulness occurs because of Hijamah (cupping) on Nuqrat-il-Qifa ~ the back of the head (between Akhda'ain) and excessive eating of wet coriander and sour apples. In addition, depression, sadness, looking at stagnant water for a long time and urinating in it might cause forgetfulness. Looking at crucified people, reading grave commemorations, walking between two tarred camels, putting lice in (drinking) water tanks, eating mice wastes by mistake, all cause forgetfulness (all these are the experience of Salaf).


Lubaan is hot in the second degree and dry in the first degree. It is a mild constipation agent. It is very beneficial and its side effects are minimal. Among the benefits of Lubaan is that it stops and heals bleeding, stomach ache, diarrhea, helps digest the food, gets rid of flatulence, cures eye sores, helps the body to grow flesh on most ulcers and strengthens the weak stomach. Lubaan dries the phlegm and moistures accumulating in the chest, cures eyesight impairment and prevents malignant sores from progressing.


When Lubaan is chewed alone or mixed with Persian thyme, it will provoke phlegm, release and relax the tongue muscles and help the mind become sharper. When Lubaan is burnt as Bakhoor (fumigated), it helps cure many illnesses and makes the air smell fresh. Although LUBAAN is sold at our markets, but it remains ignored by most of the Muslims, it is a powerful medicine which was also praised by our 4th Caliph, it is the best for memory loss, it relaxes the entire respiratory system, your kidneys will love it as well, and your joint pains will go Insha'Allah with LUBAAN.







As per Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankincense

Burning frankincense repels mosquitoes and thus helps protect people and animals from mosquito-borne illnesses, such as malaria, West Nile Virus, and Dengue Fever. Dengue fever created a panic in Saudi Arabia & we never knew that burning Lubaan (fumigation) would be the best remedy, for how long shall we waste our time & money?

Lubaan

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Healing by Herbs - Oud - Aluwwah

Healing Through Prophetic Medicine in Islam

Tibb-e-Nabawi

Healing by Herbs

عــود / Oud / Aluwwah (Indian Aloe Tree)

عُودٌ‏:‏ العود الهندى نوعان؛ أحدهما‏:‏ يُستعمل في الأدوية وهو الكُسْت، ويقال له‏:‏ القُسْط، وسيأتى في حرف القاف‏.‏ الثانى‏:‏ يُستعمل في الطِّيب، ويقال له‏:‏ الأَلُوَّة وقد روى مسلم في ‏(‏صحيحه‏)‏‏:‏ عن ابن عمر رضى الله عنهما، ‏(‏أنه كان يَسْتَجْمِرُ بالأَلُوَّة غير مُطرَّاة، وبكافُور يُطْرَحُ معها‏)‏، ويقول‏:‏ هكذا كان يستجمرُ رسولُ الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، وثبت عنه في صفة نعيم أهل الجَنَّة‏:‏ ‏(‏مجامِرُهُمُ الألُوَّةُ‏)‏‏.‏

و‏(‏المجامر‏)‏‏:‏ جمع مِجْمَرٍ؛ وهو ما يُتجمَّر به مِن عود وغيره، وهو أنواع‏:‏ أجودُها‏:‏ الهندى، ثم الصِّينى، ثم القَمارى، ثم المنْدَلى‏.‏ وأجوده‏:‏ الأسود والأزرق الصُّلب الرزينُ الدسم، وأقلَّه جودة‏:‏ ما خفَّ وطفا على الماء‏.‏ ويقال‏:‏ إنه شجر يُقطع ويُدفن في الأرض سنة، فتأكل الأرض منه ما لا ينفع، ويبقى عودُ الطِّيب، لا تعمل فيه الأرض شيئاً، ويتعفَّن منه قِشرُه وما لا طِيبَ فيه‏.‏ وهو حارٌ يابس في الثالثة، يفتح السُّدد، ويكسر الرياح، ويُذهب بفضل الرُّطوبة، ويُقوِّى الأحشاء والقلب ويُفرحه، وينفع الدماغ، ويُقوِّى الحواس، ويحبِسُ البطن، وينفع مِن سَلَس البَوْل الحادث عن برد المثانة‏.‏ قال ابن سمجون‏:‏ العود ضروب كثيرة يجمعها اسم الأَلُوَّة، ويُستعمل من داخل وخارج، ويُتجمَّرُ به مفرداً ومع غيره، وفى الخلط للكافور به عند التجمير معنى طبى، وهو إصلاحُ كل منهما بالآخر، وفى التجمُّر مراعاةُ جوهر الهواء وإصلاحُه، فإنه أحدُ الأشياء الستة الضرورية التي في صلاحها صلاحُ الأبدان‏.‏

The Indian Aloe (Oud) comes in two types. One type is used for medicinal purposes which is called Qust-al-Bahri. The second type of Oud is called Aluwwah, aloe wood, which is used as a perfume.



Muslim narrated in his Sahih that lbn Umar Radi Allaho Anh used to burn dry aloe wood along with some Kafoor (camphor) and stated that it was the way of fumigation adopted by the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam). Also, the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam) has described the bounties that the people of Paradise will be enjoying, such as having the aloe wood.



The Aluwwah (Oud) is hot and dry in the third degree, opens the clogs and removes gas from the stomach. Oud dries unnecessary moisture while strengthening the intestines and brings relief and comfort to the heart. Oud also helps the mind, sharpens the senses, constipates and helps relieve the Enuresis (bed wetting that results from coldness of the prostate).



Ibn Samjun said, "There are several kinds of Oud, and they all carry the general name of Aluwwah, Oud is used both for internal & external applications (of the body) and is burnt alone or with other substances. There is a medicinal significance that when Oud is mixed with Kafoor (camphor), each of them makes the other milder. Furthermore, burning the Oud cleanses the air which is one of the six necessary elements for the body's well-being.

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Healing by Herbs - Sheh - Mugwort - Afsanteen

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Healing by Herbs

MUGWORT ~ Afsanteen ~ شيح

روى أبو نعيم في  الطب عن أبان بن صالح عن أنس - رضي الله تعالى عنه - أن رسول الله - صلى الله عليه  وسلم - قال: (بخروا بيوتكم بالشيح والمر والصعتر) كنز العمال  28316

Narrated by Abu Nuaim on the authority of Abban Bin Saleh Bin Anas radi Allaho Anh, that Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam said : "Fumigate your houses with Mugwort, Myrrh & Thyme". (Kanz-ul-Ummal)

Apart from fumigation, all of the above 3 are edible as well & the combined army of these three will kill the germs, bacteria & other microbes / organisms in intestines Insha'Allah.

Mugwort (Sheeh) leaves are edible, young leaves are boiled as a pot herb or used in salad, they aid in digestion although said to have a bitter taste. Used for centuries as an alternative medicine, it is antibacterial, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, haemostatic, nervine, purgative, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic, cleansing toxins from the blood. An infusion of the leaves and flowering tops is used in the treatment of all matters connected to the digestive system, it increases stomach acid and bile production, eases gas and bloating, improving digestion, the absorption of nutrients and strengthening the entire digestive system.

It is used in alternative medicine to expel intestinal worms, nervous and spasmodic affections, asthma, sterility, functional bleeding of the uterus and menstrual complaints, and diseases of the brain. As a gargle for sore throat, a wash for sores and a poultice for infections, tumors and to stop bleeding. The leaves have an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Staphococcus aureus, Bacillus typhi, B. dysenteriae, streptococci, E. coli, B. subtilis, and pseudomonas. A weak tea made from the infused plant is a good all-purpose insecticide. The fresh or the dried plant repels insects.



You can read more about MUGWORT at http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_mugwort.htm

Health Benefits of Artemisia ~ Mugwort

Multiple benefits of Artemisia have been for centuries known in many regions of the world.

Historically and up untill now the plant have been used for a variety of digestive tract disorders. Soothing the inflammation of intestinal tissues, herbal extracts relieve diarrhea and constipation, decrease stomach pain and cramping, and aid digestion by boosting the supply of nutrients to the cells. Artemisia bitter generally improves digestion and stimulates appetite.

Herbal preparations of the plant are considered to be the liver tonic as well. They stimulate its cleansing by enhancing the draining of waste products with the help of the improved bile secretion. Artemisia is often used in jaundice and hepatitis treatment.

Anti-bacterial properties of Artemisia are applied for treating such conditions as parasitic and bladder infections, without damaging intestinal flora. It is especially effective against threadworm and ringworm.

Both in Eastern and Western medicine Artemisia is used for the reproductive system disorders. It decreases the bleeding in a prolonged menstrual cycle, warms the womb to enhance fertility, and soothes menstrual pain.

Nervine properties of mugwort help the patients with epileptic attacks, tension, and anxiety. Its mild narcotic effects can stop hysteria and shaking, as well as enhance a good sleep in case of sleep disorders. Its appetite-stimulating action is beneficial for the patients with depression who refuse to take meals.

Mugwort / Afsanteen / Sheeh

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Healing by Herbs - Senna & Sanoot

Healing Through Prophetic Medicine in Islam

Tibb-e-Nabawi

Healing by Herbs

السَّنا والسَّنُوت / Senna & Sanoot

روى الترمذىُّ فى "جامعه" وابن ماجه فى "سننه" من حديث أسماء بنت عُمَيْسٍ، قالت: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "بماذا كُنتِ تَسْتَمْشِينَ" ؟ قالت: بالشُّبْرُم، قال: "حَارٌ جَارٌ". قالت: ثم استمشيْتُ بالسَّنا، فقال: "لو كان شىءٌ يَشْفِى من الموتِ لكانَ السَّنا".

Tirmizi and Ibn Majah narrated that the Messenger of Allah asked Asma Bint Umais Radi Allaho Anha, "How do you deal with constipation? She said, by using Shubrum (Euphorbia). Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam said, it is hot and a strong laxative, she then said, in addition I use Senna and the Prophet replied, if there is a cure that prevents death, it would be Senna ".

وفى "سنن ابن ماجه" عن إبراهيم بن أبى عَبلة، قال: سمعتُ عبد الله ابن أُم حرام، وكان قد صلَّى مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم القبْلتين يقول: سمعتُ رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: "عليكم بالسَّنا والسَّنُوت، فإنَّ فيهما شفاءً مِنْ كلِّ داءٍ إلا السَّامَ"، قيل: يا رسول الله؛ وما السَّامُ ؟ قال: "الموتُ

Furthermore, Ibn Majah narrated that Abudllah bin Umm Haram said that he heard the Messenger of Allah saying: "Use Senna and Sanoot, because they cure every disease except Saam". He was asked, "What is Saam?” He said, "Death".




 
Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam asked the woman about what she uses to treat constipation, meaning what cure she uses to help soften the stool, so that the body is able to get rid of its harmful waste.

In another narration of the Hadith, Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam asked Asma about what she uses to cure constipation, and she mentioned the Shubrum (Euphorbia), which is the bark of the root of Euphorbia tree and which is dry and hot in the fourth degree. The best type of Shubrum is the one that is reddish in color, which is soft and feels like wrapped skin.


Shubrum is among the medications that doctors do not advise people to use because it is a very strong laxative. In the Hadith, our beloved Prophet described Shubrum as being hot and a strong laxative.


Senna is a plant that grows in HIJAZ (Western Arabia) and the best kind of it grows in Makkah, Senna is hot and dry in the first degree and it is a good, mild medication that does not cause any side effects. Senna helps against bile and black bile ailments and strengthens the heart. Senna is useful against melancholic obsession and corporal incisions, relaxes the muscles and improves the hair. It helps against lice, headache, mange, pustules, rashes and epilepsy. It is better to cook Senna as a whole and drink three measures of its soup than cooking it crushed. In addition, it is better to cook the Senna mixed with violet flowers and red raisins, after removing the seeds.



Al-Razi said, Senna and fumitory help extract mature humors (bodily wastes) and helps against leprosy and rashes, when one takes four to seven measures of each remedy.


As for Sanoot (cumin), there is a difference of opinion concerning its nature. Umar bin Bakr As-Saksaki said that Sonoot is either honey or butter extract. Another opinion suggests that Sonoot is a seed that resembles the cumin, as Ibn Al-Arabi has asserted. The fourth and fifth opinions suggest that Sonoot is the Persian cumin or fennel, according to Abu Hanifah Al Daynoori. The sixth opinion suggests that it is the Shibitt (DILL SEEDS), and seventh opinion suggests that it is the dates, according to Abu Bakr bin As-Sunni. The eight opinion suggests that it is honey that exists in butter-skin. Some doctors stated that the last meaning is the most probable. In this case, Sonoot is prepared by blending Senna powder with some honey mixed in Ghee, as this is better than taking Senna alone. Then, one licks the mixture that contains Senna, because of the honey & butter which assist further the laxative features of Senna, Allah Knows the Best.


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  Sanoot

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Healing by Herbs - Rayhan - Myrtle - Basil

Healing Through Prophetic Medicine in Islam

Tibb-e-Nabawi

Healing by Herbs

ريـــحان / Rayhan / Myrtle / Basil

ريـحان: قال تعالى‏:‏ ‏{‏فأما إن كان من المقربين فروح وريحان وجنة نعيم‏}‏ ‏[‏الواقعة‏:‏ 88‏]‏‏.‏وقال تعالى‏:‏ ‏{‏والحب ذو العصف والريحان‏}‏‏[‏الرحمن‏:‏ 12‏]‏‏.‏ وفي صحيح مسلم عن النبي ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ‏:‏ ‏(‏من عرض عليه ريحان، فلا يرده، فإنه خفيف المحمل طيب الرائحة‏)‏‏.‏ وفي سنن ابن ماجه‏:‏ من حديث أسامة رضي الله عنه، عن النبي ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أنه قال‏:‏ ‏(‏ألا مشمر للجنة، فإن الجنة لا خطر لها، هي ورب الكعبة، نور يتلألأ، وريحانة تهتز، وقصر مشيد، ونهر مطرد وثمرة نضيجة، وزوجة حسناء جميلة، وحلل كثيرة في مقام أبدًا، في حبرة ونضرة، في دور عالية سليمة بهتة، قالوا‏:‏ نعم يا رسول الله، نحن المشمرون لها قال‏:‏ قولوا‏:‏ إن شاء الله تعالى، فقال القوم‏:‏ إن شاء الله‏)‏‏.‏

الريحان كل نبت طيب الريح، فكل أهل بلد يخصونه بشيء من ذلك، فأهل الغرب يخصونه بالآس، وهو الذي يعرفه العرب من الريحان، وأهل العراق والشام يخصونه بالحبق‏.‏ فأما الآس، فمزاجه بارد في الأولى، يابس في الثانية، وهو مع ذلك مركب من قوى متضادة، والأكثر فيه الجوهر الأرضي البارد، وفيه شيء حار لطيف، وهو يجفف تجفيفًا قويًا، وأجزاؤه متقاربة القوة، وهي قوة قابضة حابسة من داخل وخارج معًا‏.‏

وهو قاطع للإسهال الصفراوي، دافع للبخار الحار الرطب إذا شم، مفرح للقلب تفريحًا شديدًا، وشمه مانع للوباء، وكذلك افتراشه في البيت‏.‏ ويبرئ الأورام الحادثة في الحالبين إذا وضع عليها، وإذا دق ورقه وهو غض وضرب بالخل، ووضع على الرأس، قطع الرعاف، وإذا سحق ورقه اليابس، وذر على القروح ذوات الرطوبة نفعها، ويقوي الأعضاء الواعية إذا ضمد به، وينفع داء الداحس، وإذا ذر على البثور والقروح التي في اليدين والرجلين، نفعها‏.‏ وإذا دلك به البدن قطع العرق، ونشف الرطوبات الفضلية، وأذهب نتن الإبط، وإذا جلس في طبيخه، نفع من خراريج المقعدة والرحم، ومن استرخاء المفاصل، وإذا صب على كسور العظام التي لم تلتحم، نفعها‏.‏ ويجلو قشور الرأس وقروحه الرطبة، وبثوره، ويمسك الشعر المتساقط ويسوده، وإذا دق ورقه، وصب عليه ماء يسير، وخلط به شيء من زيت أو دهن الورد، وضمد به، وافق القروح الرطبة والنملة والحمرة، والأورام الحادة، والشرى والبواسير‏.‏

وحبه نافع من نفث الدم العارض في الصدر والرئة، دابغ للمعدة وليس بضار للصدر ولا الرئة لجلاوته، وخاصيته النفع من استطلاق البطن مع السعال، وذلك نادر في الأدوية، وهو مدر للبول، نافع من لذغ المثانة وعض الرتيلاء، ولسع العقارب، والتخلل بعرقه مضر، فليحذر‏.‏ وأما الريحان الفارسي الذي يسمى الحبق، فحار في أحد القولين، ينفع شمه من الصداع الحار إذا رش عليه الماء، ويبرد، ويرطب بالعرض، وبارد في الاخر، وهل هو رطب أو يابس‏؟‏ على قولين‏.‏ والصحيح‏:‏ أن فيه من الطبائع الأربع، ويجلب النوم،وبزره حابس للإسهال الصفراوي، ومسكن للمغص، مقو للقلب، نافع للأمراض السوداوية‏.‏

Allah Said in Quran :


"Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarrabeen (those brought near to Allah), there is for him rest and provision, and a Garden of Delights (Paradise). 

(Surah Waq'eah : 88, 89)

And He Said :

"And in addition the corn, with (its) leaves and stalks for fodder and sweet-scented plants". 

(Surah Rahman : 12)

Muslim narrated that Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam said:


"Whoever is presented with Rayhan should not refuse it, because it is easy to wear and has a good scent".


Ibn Majah narrated in his Sunan that Usamah Radi Allaho Anh related from Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam that he said:

"Is there any blessing like Paradise, for Paradise is all good and pure. It is by the Lord of the Ka’bah, a shinning light, a twinkling Rayhan, a luxurious palace, a running river, a ripe date, and a beautiful, pretty wife. It has many suits, eternal residence in a good place of dwelling, fruits, vegetables, comfort and bounty in an exalted, comfortable dwelling. They said, "Yes, O Messenger of Allah, we are ready for it. He said, Say, by Allah’s Leave. They said, By Allah’s Leave".


Every plant that has a good scent is called Rayhan. Therefore, every area gives a certain plant that name. For instance, the people to the west (Morocco), as well as the Arabs call the aromatic plants Rayhan. The people in Iraq and Sham call the Hibq (a type of mint) a Rayhan.

Rayhan or myrtle is cold in the first degree and dry in the second degree. Yet, it is a compound of several qualities, most of which consist of earthly cold essence. Myrtle consists of a soft hot substance. Myrtle dries the head nicely and is effective as a constipating agent.


Myrtle prevents bile diarrhea and dissipates hot and wet vapor when one smells its scent, the fragrance brings relief to the heart and prevents various ailments, especially when the plant is spread around the house.


Furthermore, myrtle heals the tumors that occur in the two ureters (muscular tubes that propel urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder) when it is coated on them. When fresh myrtle leaves are ground, blended with vinegar, and then placed on the head, they will stop nose bleeding. When dried myrtle leaves are crushed and the powder is sprinkled on wet ulcers, it will heal them and will help weak organs when used as a bandage, relieve septic finger and will heal spots and the ulcers on the hands and feet.


When myrtle is used to rub the body, it eliminates sweat, dries the excess wetness and dissipates underarm odor. When one sits in the water that myrtle was cooked in, it will help against infections on the buttocks and vagina and will heal weak joints and broken bones (when it is poured on the wound).


In addition, myrtle helps eliminate dandruff, the wet ulcers and spots that appear on the head. It also helps the hairs against falling and gives them a black color. When myrtle leaves are ground with a little water and then blended with some oil or rose grease, and then used as a bandage, it will be suitable against fresh (or humid) ulcers, canker sores, Erysipelas (acute, bacterial skin infection resulting in inflammation), acute tumors, Urticaria (hives) and Hemorrhoids.


Rayhan helps against Hemoptysis (spitting up blood as seen in Tuberculosis) of the chest and lungs. It cools the stomach, does not harm the chest or the stomach and cleanses them, it helps against diarrhea and coughing, and this is a special quality for Rayhan that is rarely found in other medications. Myrtle seeds help urine production (they are a safe diuretic) and heal urinary bladder infections, spider bites and scorpion stings. Using Rayhan roots to clean between the teeth is harmful though.


Persian Rayhan, which is Hibq is hot, and when its scent is smelled, it helps against hot headaches when water is sprinkled on the Hibq and then is allowed to cool down, it is said that this kind of myrtle is cold, but it looks like it has all of the four types of temperaments (dry, wet, hot and cold). It also helps bring sleep to the eyes. The seeds of Persian myrtle relieve diarrhea of the bile, stomach, strengthen the heart and help against black bile ailments.

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Healing by Herbs - Cress - Habb al Rashad Hurf

Healing Through Prophetic Medicine in Islam

Tibb-e-Nabawi

Healing by Herbs

الثفــاء / حــــرف / CRESS / Habb Al Rashaad / Hurf

حرف : قال أبو حنيفة الدينوري‏:‏ هذا هو الحب الذي يتداوى به، وهو الثفاء الذي جاء فيه الخبر عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، ونباته يقال له‏:‏ الحرف، وتسميه العامة‏:‏ الرشاد، وقال أبو عبيد‏:‏ الثفاء‏:‏ هو الحرف‏.‏ قلت‏:‏ والحديث الذي أشار إليه، ما رواه أبو عبيد وغيره، من حديث ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال‏:‏ ‏(‏ماذا في الأمرين من الشفاء ‏؟‏ الصبر والثفاء‏)‏ رواه أبو داود في المراسيل‏.‏

وقوته في الحرارة واليبوسة في الدرجة الثالثة، وهو يسخن، ويلين البطن، ويخرج الدود وحب القرع، ويحلل أورام الطحال، ويحرك شهوة الجماع، ويجلو الجرب المتقرح والقوباء‏.‏وإذا ضمد به مع العسل، حلل ورم الطحال، وإذا طبخ مع الحناء أخرج الفضول التي في الصدر، وشربه ينفع من نهش الهوام ولسعها، وإذا دخن به في موضع، طرد الهوام عنه، ويمسك الشعر المتساقط، وإذا خلط بسويق الشعير والخل، وتضمد به، نفع من عرق النسا، وحلل الأورام الحارة في آخرها‏.‏

وإذا تضمد به مع الماء والملح أنضج الدماميل، وينفع من الاسترخاء في جميع الأعضاء، ويزيد في الباه، ويشهي الطعام، وينفع الربو، وعسر التنفس، وغلظ الطحال، وينقي الرئة، ويدر الطمث، وينفع من عرق النَّسا، ووجع حقِّ الوَرِك مما يخرج من الفضول، إذا شرب أو احتقن به، ويجلو ما في الصدر والرئة من البلغم اللزج‏.‏ وإن شرب منه بعد سحقه وزن خمسة دراهم بالماء الحار، أسهل الطبيعة، وحلل الرياح، ونفع من وجع القولنج البارد السبب، وإذا سحق وشرب، نفع من البرص‏.‏ وإن لطخ عليه وعلى البهق الأبيض بالخل، نفع منهما، وينفع من الصداع الحادث من البرد والبلغم، وإن قلي، وشرب، عقل الطبع لا سيما إذا لم يسحق لتحلل لزوجته بالقلي، وإذا غسل بمائه الرأس، نقاه من الأوساخ والرطوبات اللزجة‏.‏

قال جالينوس‏:‏ قوته مثل قوة بزر الخردل، ولذلك قد يسخن به أوجاع الوَرِك المعروفة بالنَّسا، وأوجاع الرأس، وكل واحد من العلل التي تحتاج إلى تسخين، كما يسخن بزر الخردل، وقد يخلط أيضاً في أدوية يسقاها أصحاب الربو من طريق أن الأمر فيه معلوم أنه يقطع الأخلاط الغليظة تقطيعاً قوياً، كما يقطعها بزر الخردل، لأنه شبيه به في كل شيء‏.‏

Abu Hanifah Ad-Daynoory said, "Cress seeds are used in remedies and are also called Ath-Thuffaa, which Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam has mentioned. Its plant is called Al-­Hurf, while Habb Al Rashad is its popular name among Arabs. Abu Ubayd said that Ath-Thuffaa is the Hurf.


The Hadith that Abu Hanifah referred to is what Abu Ubayd and other scholars have related from Ibn Abbas Radi Allaho Anh that Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam was reported to have said:


"What a cure do the two bitter remedies carry, the Thuffaa and Aloe Vera".


Cress is hot and dry in the third degree, and it heats and relaxes the stomach, removes different types of worms, decomposes the spleen tumors, excites the sexual drive and heals the ulcers of mange and herpes.


When the cress (seed) is used as a bandage along with honey, it will decompose spleen tumors. When it is cooked with Henna, it will extract harmful accumulations in the chest; white taking it as a drink helps against venomous bites and stings.


When it is burnt, its smoke repulses venomous beasts and prevents the hair form falling. In addition, when it is mixed with barley Saweeq (Flour) and vinegar and used as a bandage, it helps the patients of Sciatica and decomposes hot tumors.


Further, when it is used as a bandage with water, it brings the pustules to maturity and helps against flabbiness in various organs, strengthens the sexual drive and works as an appetite stimulant. It also helps against Asthma, hard breathing, relieves the thickness in the spleen, purifies the chest and increases the menstrual flow. It also helps against sciatic nerve and the cavity of the hip, due to the extraction power of the cress when one drinks it or is injected with it. Cress seeds purify the chest and lungs from phlegm.


When Cress seeds are crushed and taken in a drink with warm water, they will work as a laxative, decompose flatulence and help against the pain caused by constipation. Cress also helps against leprosy when it is crushed and used in a drink.


When the cress is blended with vinegar and used as an ointment on leprous skin and on white pigmentation disorder, it helps relieve these conditions. It also relieves headaches that are caused by colds and by phlegm accumulation. When it is fried and drunk (with water), it constipates, especially when it is not crushed, as its consistency will be softened when it is fried.


Galinus said that the strength of the cress is similar to the effectiveness of mustard grains. Hence it could be used to heat the pain in the hip (which is known as Iriq-al-Nasa or Sciatica) and headaches, as each of these symptoms requires heat, similar to mustard seed. Sometimes, cress is mixed with other remedies and used to treat Asthma, as it is known that it dissolves thick mixtures, again just as mustard seed does. It is similar to mustard seed in every respect, but more superior because it is praised by our beloved Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam.

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