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Professor Akim Bouterra's articles on Prophetic Medicine and natural remedies, translated into English.

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Digestion & Liver

Ulcers and gastritis: natural remedies and diet to adopt

Ulcers and gastritis: honey, licorice, ginger, turmeric, propolis, the blends recommended by the Institute, the right…

Heart, Blood, Hormones & Diabetes

High cholesterol: what natural remedies and lifestyle changes help?

High cholesterol and triglycerides: the diet, juices, and plants recommended by the Institute, plus precautions if you…

Prophetic Remedies

Which book should you start with to learn Prophetic Medicine?

Which books to learn Prophetic Medicine: where to start, in what order, and the rules to understand before trying any…

Faith, Ruqyah & Healing

The evil eye (al-'ayn): how to recognize and treat it

The evil eye (al-'ayn): what the Sunnah teaches, rule out medical causes first, then legislated ruqyah to protect…

Kidneys, Urinary Tract & Men's Health

Kidney stones: what to drink and eat to prevent recurrence

Kidney stones and renal colic: the water, herbs, and diet that help prevent recurrence, and the warning signs that call…

Nutrition, Fasting & Detox

Losing weight with Prophetic Medicine: where to start?

Losing weight without fad diets: the right measure, what to remove, what to add, fasting and juices, and in what order.…

Pain, Joints & Nerves

Sciatica: sheep tail fat (alya) and recommended remedies

Sciatica: what tradition says about sheep tail fat (alya), hijama, oils, and the signs that require a doctor.

Prophetic Remedies

Stibnite: the shimmering black powder with many benefits

Kohl is a mineral powder applied to the eye and full of benefits. Ibn al-Qayyim tells us it preserves eye health,…

Skin, Hair & Beauty

How to reduce acne scars naturally

Honey is among the most effective remedies for acne scars: used as an ointment, it can be combined with aloe vera or…

Serenity, Sleep & Emotions

I'm quick to anger, and people are pulling away from me…

Someone noticed close friends tended to pull away from them and wondered if sorcery was the cause. Professor Akim…

Heart, Blood, Hormones & Diabetes

Natural remedies for high blood pressure problems

As part of a natural treatment for blood pressure problems, be sure to inform your doctor first, within a…

Prophetic Remedies

The benefits of stibine (antimony kohl)

Kohl, a mineral powder applied in the eye, is full of benefits. Ibn al-Qayyim tells us it preserves eye health,…