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

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Women's Health

Remedies for hormonal imbalance

Many women are affected by hormonal imbalance at any age. Chaste tree berry and sage are among the most helpful natural…

Women's Health

Remedies for a difficult early pregnancy

Early pregnancy can sometimes be very difficult: vomiting, hypersalivation, sciatica, and severe fatigue can even lead…

Immunity, Infections & Seasons

Remedies for rhinopharyngitis

To treat rhinopharyngitis, steep ginger slices, a lemon, and a small teaspoon of black seeds or black seed oil.

Immunity, Infections & Seasons

Remedies for an early sore throat

A sore throat shows up as white spots at the back of the throat, and treating it quickly helps prevent complications.

Digestion & Liver

Remedies for irritable bowel syndrome

As a first step for irritable bowel syndrome, herbs that ease intestinal spasms are recommended, along with probiotics…

Skin, Hair & Beauty

Remedies for adult facial acne

To treat acne, the Sunnah of the Prophet points to black seed. It can be found in creams and may help treat this issue…

Prophetic Remedies

The benefits of black seed

Black seed (Nigella sativa) is an ancient plant with many benefits, found in several varieties. It has been used for…

Digestion & Liver

Remedies for diarrhea with abdominal pain

To treat diarrhea, the best first food is honey, as the Prophet ﷺ taught us. It should be taken with…

Women's Health

What natural remedy for polycystic ovary syndrome?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is defined by small cysts around the ovaries, which can prevent ovulation and disrupt…

Heart, Blood, Hormones & Diabetes

Remedies for hyperthyroidism

To help manage hyperthyroidism, natural remedies can be used alongside medication, including onion. In this article,…

Immunity, Infections & Seasons

Homemade cough syrup

In winter, viruses come from every direction, and cold weather slows the immune system, making it less responsive.

Nutrition, Fasting & Detox

Why eating fruit before a meal benefits your health

Fruits hold many riches essential to the body's proper function. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants,…