PHARMACOGNOSYMEDICATIONS BY THE HOLY PROPHET (SAW)& MODERN SCIENE
TIBB-E-NABAWI (P.B.U.H)“And the earth hath He
appointed for His creaturesWherein are fruit and sheathed palm trees,
Husked grain and scented herb.
Which is it of these favors of your Lord
that ye deny?”(Qur'an 55:10-13)
ANUM ASLAM
DATE FRUIT
SCIENTIFIC NAME •Phoenix dactylifera
ARABIC NAME •Al-ajwah
COMMON NAME •khajoor
ENGLISH NAME •Date fruit
FAMILY •Arecaceae
PARTS USED •Date flesh, date seeds
Al-Ajwah Khajoor(Phoenix dactylifera)
The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Ajwa dates are from paradise.” [Tirmidhee (2068) he said Hasan Saheeh and it was authenticated by Shaikh al-Albaani]. ”Oh Aisha! A house that has no dates in it their family is hungry.” [Saheeh Muslim (153), (2046)]
The Religious Significance Of Ajwa Dates:
Chemical constituents:
Dietary fiber 6.4-11.5%
Salts and Minerals calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, copper, cobalt, iron and zinc
Energy 314kcal/100gm of date flesh
Phenolic Anti oxidants Phenolics and carotenoid
Flavanoids luteolin,quercetin, andapigenin,
Vitamins B complex vitamins and C vitamins
Sugars Fructose, glucose
Protein (date flesh) 5.1g/100gm
Fats (date seeds) 9.0gm/100gm
Actions And Uses In The Light Of Ahadees-E- Mubarika
1. Instant source of energy"if anyone of you is fasting, let him
break his fast with dates. In case he does not have them, then with
water. Verily water is a purifier.“
(Narrated by Ahmad)
2. Antidot & protectant:The Prophet said, "If somebody
takes some 'Ajwa dates every morning, he will not be effected by
poison or magic on that day till night." (Another narrator said
seven dates). (Sahih Bukhari)
3. Effective in GI disorders
“And whoever eats seven ‘ajwa dates every day it kills every disease in the
stomach.”
(Kanzul Ummal, Hadith 28472)
4. Cardio protective:He said: “You are a man suffering from
heart sickness. Go to al-Harith ibn Kaladah, brother of Thaqif. He is a man who gives medical treatment. He should take seven ajwah dates of Medina and grind them with their kernels, and then
put them into your mouth.” (Sunan Abu DawudHadith 3875)
5. Labour inducerSayyidah Mariam (the Virgin Mary) mother
of Jesus (Pbuh) had dates as her food when she felt labour pains and during confinement.
(narrated by Ahmad)
OTHER USES ARE…Effective in production of milk for
lactation.Prevents Post delivery aneamia, and iron
deficiency anaemiaeffective in preventing abdominal cancer.
Nervine tonic due to presence of
MagnesiumCalcium and Phosphorus,
essential for healthy bones.Vitamin A, for healthy skin and
eyesightVitamin B3 (Niacin), protecting
from pellagra Niacin also reduces triglycerides
and cholesterol levels (LDL) in the blood, thus protects the heart and circulatory system
Folic acid, essential for protection against atherosclerosis and heart problems, and for protein metabolism
SURMA
SCIENTIFIC NAME •Antimony sulphate
COMMON NAME •surma
ARABIC NAME •Surma-e-issmad
ENGLISH NAME • collyrium, kohl
Religious Significance Of Surma:Best type of Surma
'Abd-Allah Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that,The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) had a collyrium container out of which he applied collyrium every night, in each eye three times.'
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
Natural sources, herbs
Neem (Melia Azalivecta) , Mumeera (Coptis Root), Saffron (Crocus Sativus Linneaus), Chaksoo (Cassia Absus)
Gemstones Ruby, Emerald, Turquoise, Cornellion),
Mineral Zinc oxide
Other contituents Pearls, Coral Reefs, Silver Leaves, may also contain Gold Leaves, Amorphous Black
Actions And Uses In The Light Of Ahadees-E- Mubarika1. Vision clearity:Ithmad (issmad) is the bestest of all, it clears
the vision Abd-Allah Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased
with him)
2.Improvement in accomodation:Imam Shafi (may Allah's mercy be upon
him) states that four things that strengthen the eyesight, to sit towards
the Qibla, to use Surma before sleeping, to look towards something with green colour, and to keep the clothes clean.
3. Clean & Sparkling Eyes:Apply antimony regularly, as it clears
the sight, makes the eye lashes grow and is the best of things beautifying
the eyes.‘Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with
him)
4.For long and strong eye lashes:Ithmad (issmad) makes the hair
sprout.Abd-Allah Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be
pleased with him)
Other Uses:Reduce skin flap growing on the
eyelidit relaxes eyestrain. It helps detoxify eye moisture
and eases congestion in tear ducts.
It helps natural cleansing of the eyes and helps to protect the eyes from dust particles floating in the air,
brightens one’s sight.Relaxation from stress
BUSHRA RUBAB
WATER MELONBOTANICAL NAME •Citrulus lanata
FAMILY •Curcurbitaceae
LOCAL NAME • tarbooz
ARABIC NAME • bateeq
PARTS USED • fruit
Religious Significance Of Water Melon:"Whenever you eat fruit, eat melon, because it is the fruit of Paradise and contains a 1000 blessings and a 1000 mercies. The eating of it cures every disease."
(al-Maqaasidul Hasanah pg 175-176)
Introduction:Watermelons are
delicious and nutritious and are a summer tradition.
It is a cousin to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.
Geographical Source:The crops of this family prefer hot and humid weather
as is found in the southern United States.
Top 5 Watermelon Producers: China Turkey Iran Brazil Egypt
Interesting Facts:The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred nearly
5,000 years ago in Egypt. Over 1,200 varieties of watermelons are grown
worldwide in 96 countries.
Varieties Of Water Melon:
SeedlessTriploid Hybrid
Picnic
Crimson Sweet Jubilee All sweet
Mini-WatermelonYellow FleshRed Flesh
Yellow FleshSeeded Seedless
Constituents:WATER
LYCOPENE
VITAMIN A , B
Benefits Of Water Melons In The Light Of Hadees Mubarika:
Rasoolulah (SAW) made a special recommendation for pregnant woman to eat "bateeq" i.e. watermelon:
"None of your women who are pregnant and eat of watermelon will fail to produce offspring who are good in countenance and good in character."
( al-la’alil masnoo’ah vol.2 pg.210)
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH:If you're pregnant,its high water content (92 percent) and fruit sugars alleviate
morning sickness and dehydrationthe minerals it contains can help prevent third-trimester
muscle cramps.
vitamins A, C and B6, as well as potassium and magnesium play an important role in the development of your baby's vision, brain, nervous and immune systems, and more.
Medicinal Benefits Of Water Melon:K+ • helpful in cleaning the toxic deposition in the kidney
ARGENINE • Removes ammonia and other toxic compound
LYCOPENE • antioxidant that may help to prevent disease like cancer
• reduce the high blood pressure
Other Uses:DELAYS AGING
KEEPS BODY COOL
GOOD FOR SKIN
REHYDRATES THE BODY
IMPROVES POTENTIALITY OF SPERM
IN MAN
TREATS CERTAIN TYPE OF CANCER
GRAPESBOTANICAL NAME • Vinifera
FAMILY • Vitaceae
LOCAL NAME •Angoor
ARABIC NAME •Inaab
PARTS USED • Fruit
Religious Significance Of Grapes:
Our Holy Prophet (SAW) was very fond of grapes…
(Takhureejul Ihyaa vol.2 pg.331)
Introduction:A grape is a fruiting berry of
the deciduous wood. Grapes can be eaten raw or they can be used for making wine, jam, juice, jelly, grape seed extract, raisins, vinegar, and grape seed oil. Grapes are a non-climacteric type of fruit, generally occurring in clusters.
Geographical Source:China ItalyFranceIran Australia
Constituents:
WATER FLAVONOIDS
POTASSIUM
POLYPHENOL
Uses Of Grapes In The Light Of Hadith:The Prophet (SAW) was very fond of grapes. It
purifies the blood, provides vigor & health, strengthens the kidney & clears the bowel.
(Takhureej ul Ihya, vol. 2, pg 331)
Medicinal Uses:• reduce risk of atherosclerosis• have anti-carcinogenic effect FLAVONOID QUERCITIN
• reduce the risk of CVS• Reduce blood pressure POLYPHENOL
• reduce risk of stroke• reduce in the formation of kidney stonePOTASSIUM
WATER
FIBERS
keep you hydrated and your bowel movements regular.
Grapes also contain fiber, which is essential for minimizing
constipation.
NAMEERA AHMAD
FIGSBOTANICAL NAME • Ficus carica
FAMILY • Moraceae
LOCAL NAME • Anjeer
ARABIC NAME • Teen
PARTS USED • Fruit, seed, leaves, bark, milk, latex, roots, tender shoots.
Hazrat Abul Durda narrates “A tray full of figs was brought before Nabi-e-Akram (Pbuh). He told us, “Eat!” We ate from those, again He expressed, “If somebody asks, can any fruit come from paradise to this earth? Will say it is this, because, undoubtedly, it is a fruit from paradise. Eat this, it cures the piles (Haemorrhoids) and it is useful for joint pain (Gout, Arthritis)”. (Ibn Abu Bakr Al-Jawazi-Al Tib-al Nabwi)
Religious Significance Of Ficus Carica:
Introduction:• Ficus carica, commonly called common fig, is a deciduous shrub or small tree
Geographical Source:Ficus carica is native to middle east & south-west asia.
Chemical Composition:Total sugar
46.30%,
Water contents 19.45%.
Reducing sugar
24.07%
protein
carbohydrate
sodium
magnesium
potassium
calcium
iron
Copper,phosphorous
sulphur
Also flavonoids , polyphenols.
Activ
e const
.
Mohammad (s.a.w.w) said thatfig has 2 main advantages;
HELP IN ARTHRITIS
IN THE TREATEMENT OF PILES
• Dry fig dissolved in water and applied so provide benefits in arthritis and osteo-arthritis pains.
• The fig leaves can be added to boiling water and used as a steam bath for painful or swollen piles.
• The latex from the stems is used to treat piles.
Scientists have discovered BROMELAIN in figs which helps in liquidizing the sputum and then its removal from the lungs.
Cotton swab moist
with milk of
fig trees then
applied to
painful teeth
For the treatment of pain due to tooth
cavities
Bark of fig tree burnt
Ash dissolved
in vinegar,
applied to forehead
For treatmen
t of headache
OTHER USES:In Unani medicine fig is used as;
Used in diabetes,
Hypokalemia
figs increase the flow and
quantity of menstrual blood
It helps in increasing milk
production
Used in sore throat
Tips!
Take 3 figs daily for reducing weight
Use figs for face beauty
HENNA
BOTANICAL NAME • Lawsonia inermis
FAMILY • Lythraceae
LOCAL NAME • Mehndi
ARABIC NAME • Henna
PARTS USED •Roots, seeds, leaves, flowers
Religious Significance Of Henna leaves:
"If someone complained to Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam for headache, our beloved Prophet asked him for Hijamah & if someone complained for pain in his legs, Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam asked him to anoint with HENNA". (Abu Dawood) "Whenever Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam suffered with injury or thorn piercing, the wound was only treated with Henna". (Tirmizi)
Introduction:
Geographical Source:North Africa, Middle East Indian subcontinent
Henna (hina) is a flowering plant . It contains a red-orange pigment, lawsone, also known as hennotannic acid.
Chemical Composition:‘Biochemicals’
‘Phytochemicals’
chemical constituents of henna powder
ResinSugar
sFraxet
inGallic Acid
Coumarins
The Key Phytochemicals in Henna leaves are:
Narrated by Ibn Majah that whenever Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam suffered from a headache, he used to cover his head with Henna (Khazaab) and said, "Henna helps to relieve headache by the permission of Allah".
Help in treating burns
heals Stomatitis, migraine, headache
Beneficial for mouth ulcers and
blisters in the mouth
RABIA KHALID NADEEM
QUST-AL-BAHRHISCIENTIFIC NAME • Saussaurea lappa
LOCAL NAME • Kust
ARABIC NAME • Qust-al-Bahri
FAMILY • Asteraceae
PARTS USED • Roots
Religious Significance Of Qust al Bahri:Hazrat Anas Bin Malik narrates that Rasool Allah
(saw) stated " Out of those things which are being used by you for treatment, the cupping
and Qust Bahri are the best treatment." (Bukhari, Muslim, Sanad-e-Ahmed, Tirmizi, Nisai,
Moota Imam Malik).
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTSThe oil extracted from its root contains the
following chemical constituents:
Constituents Quantity
CAMPHENE 0.004%
PHELLANDRENE 0.04%
A-COSTENE 0.2%
B-COSTENE 6%
APLOTAXENE 2%
COSTOL 7%
DI-HYDROCOSTUS LACTONE
15%
COSTUS LACTONE 1%
COSTIC ACID 14%
Actions And Uses In The Light Of Ahadees-E- MubarikaUsed In the treatment of pleurisy Hazrat Zaid Bin Arqam narrates- " We were directed by Rasool Allah (saw) to treat pleurisy (pleuritis) with Qust Bahri and Roghan-e-Zaitoon" (Tirmizi, Sanad-e-Ahmed, Ibn Maja)
Effective in tonsilitisProphet (saw) said, "Alas ! ladies, that you used to kill your children like that. If in future any child got affected with Azra in his glottis or he felt headache, then ground the Qust-e-Hindi and make him lick it. Therefore, Hazrat Aisha carried out his instructions and the child became healthy." (Muslim)
Other uses
From olden days, even the days of Rasool Allah (saw), it was used to wash the body
by the females after the menses.
It expels the phlegm and
checks its excessive
production.
It is an antidote for
snake poison
It removes the stains on the
face if applied with honey and water
It is good insect
repellant
The modern researches
suggest that it is a Blood
purifier.
It is also used in
facial palsy
its oil is effective in back pain.
Qust is a good
tonic for all organs
of the body
An oil prepared by
Qust and olive oil is effective against
Alopecia
It is also used in
productive cough
OLIVESSCIENTIFIC NAME • Olea europaea
LOCAL & ARABIC NAME • Zaitoon
ENGLISH NAME • Olive
FAMILY • Oleaceae
PARTS USED • Fruit & Seeds
Religious Significance Of Olives:`Umar ibn al-Khattab (A.S.) narrated that Allah's Messenger
(PBUH)said: “Eat olive oil and apply it (as
lotion) for it comes froma blessed tree”.
( musnad Umar & Ibraheme Bin Abi Sabit)
Nutritional Value Of Olives:Calories: 81 Proteins: 0.97 gTotal Fat: 6.87 gCarbohydrates: 5.61 gFiber: 2.5 gWater: 84.34 gCalcium: 94 mgThiamin: 0.003 mgNiacin: 0.022 mgVitamin B-6: 0.012 mgVitamin C: 1.5 mg
Chemical Composition Of Olive OilPalmatic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Steanic Acid,Myristic Acid Arachis oil and Glycerides.
Actions And Uses In The Light Of Ahadees-E- Mubarika
Used in pilesProphet (saws) said, “ There is olive oil for you,
eat it, massage over your body, since it is effective in Haemorrhoids (Piles).” (Ibn Al-Jozi, Zanbi)
It cures 70 diseasesProphet (saws) stated, “ Eat the olive oil and apply it (locally), since there is cure for seventy diseases in it, one of them is Leprosy.” (Abu Nuaim)
Other uses
The massage of olive oil over the body tones up the muscles and organs, it relieves muscular pains. It relieves the arthritis.
It is good Diuretic. It also removes the kidney stones.
• Has antihypertensive effect (lowers blood pressure)
• Protection against Breast cancer
• Provide protection for skin
Prevents oxidative DNA damage and so has anti carcinogenic effect on cells.
It is a good remedy for intestinal inflammations. Therefore it was used in the cases of G.I.T ulcers and found very much effective.
Eliminates excess cholesterol in the blood.
UROOBA IQBAL
BARLEYBOTANICAL NAME • Hordeum vulgare L
FAMILY • Grass family
LOCAL NAME • Jaw
ARABIC NAME • Shaeer
PARTS USED • Grains, straw
Religious Significance Of Barley:Prophet Muahmmad (Pbuh) liked it very
much and used it in various forms such as barley bread, gruel and dough.
During the period of the Prophet (Pbuh) the people either used to eat the Barley bread or to mix the wheat flour with Barley flour to prepare the bread generally. One lad used to sell the preparation from Beet roots and barley at the gate of Masjid-e-Nabwi on every Friday and it is said that holy companions liked this preparation as much as they used to wait for Friday eagerly.
Hazrat Ummul Manzar states that the Prophet (Pbuh) along with Hazrat Ali came to our house, we had the dates and those were presented to them. Both of them ate from those dates. When Hazrat Ali consumed a little of those, the Prophet (Pbuh) said ”You recently recovered from illness, hence you are weak, hence don’t eat more.” Therefore, that lady prepared a dish from barley and beet root. Then, the Prophet (Pbuh) told Hazrat Ali “eat from it, it is better for you”.
(Ibn-e-Maja, Sanad-e-Ahmed, Tirmizi)
Top barley producers(million metric tons)
Rank Country 2009 2010 2011
01 Russia 17.8 8.3 16.9
02 Ukraine 11.8 8.4 9.1
03 France 12.8 10.1 8.8
04 Germany 12.2 10.4 8.7
05 Australia 7.9 7.2 7.9
06 Canada 9.5 7.6 7.7
07 Turkey 7.3 7.2 7.6
08 United Kingdom 6.6 5.2 5.4
09 Argentina 1.3 2.9 4.0
10 United States 4.9 3.9 3.3
— World total 151.8 123.7 134.3
Source:Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Chemical Constituents:PHENOLICS (CAFFEIC
&P-COUMARIC)
FERULIC ACID
8,5-DIFERULIC ACID
SAPONARIN
PRODELPHINIDIN B3
PROCYANIDIN C2
PROCYANIDIN B3 CATECHIN ALKALOID H
ORDENINE
NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER 100gEnergy 1,474 kJ (352 kcal)
Carbohydrates 7.7g
Sugars 0.8g
Dietary fiber 15.6g
Fat 1.2g
Protein 9.9g
Thiamine (vit B1) 0.2mg (17%)
Riboflvin (vit B2) 0.1mg(8%)
Niacin (vit B3) 4.6mg (31%)
Panthotenic acid (vit B5) 0.3mg (6%)
Vit B6 0.3mg (23%)
Folate (vit B9) 23µg
Calium 29mg (3%)
Iron 2.5mg (19%)
Magnesium 79mg (22%)
Phosphorous 221mg (32%)
Potassium 280mg (6%)
Zinc 2.1 mg (22%)
Uses Of Barley In The Light Of Ahadees:GRIEF OF HEART:-Whenever a person of the family of Rasool Allah fell sick then it was
ordered that the barley gruel should be prepared for him. Then he used to state “it removes the grief of the patients heart, removes its weakness as any of you removes the dirt from your face after washing it”.
(Ibn Maja)LOSS OF APETITE:-Another narration is found on record from Hazrat Aisha Siddiqua (R.A).
Whenever anyone complained of loss of appetite to the Prophet (Pbuh). He ordered to use Talbina and stated “By Allah who hold my life, this removes the dirts of your abdomen as one of you removes the dirt of your face by washing it”.
Medicinal Uses In Modern Times: lowers blood sugar, Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol promotes weight loss diarrhea stomach pain inflammatory bowel conditions. increases strength Prevents cancer Prevents gallstones treatment of bronchitis Barley is applied to the skin for treating boils
ALGICIDE BEVERAGES
FOOD ORNAMENTAL
Other Uses:
TIP:
In foods, barley is used as a source of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty oils.
Use of Quacker Oats reduces the risk of heart attack & lowers the blood cholestrol level.
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