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

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Immunity, Infections & Seasons

Heat wave recommendations

The first step is to stay hydrated regularly—about one glass every two hours, for at least 1.5 liters a day.

Herbs & Natural Supplements

Vitamin D in Prophetic Medicine

In the time of the Prophet ﷺ, the word vitamin did not exist, yet people used plants and natural remedies to heal…

Skin, Hair & Beauty

Remedies for a teenage girl with an oily, dandruff-prone scalp

The first step is to focus on care based on green clay. It can be used internally as a powder, about one small teaspoon…

Baby & Child

Natural remedies for nasal congestion in children

One of the best remedies for nasal congestion is garlic. Boil two to three cloves in water with a teaspoon of…

Mouth, Teeth, ENT & Eyes

Remedies for oral fungal infections

Hive products, especially propolis, are well known for their effectiveness against mouth problems, making them ideal…

Baby & Child

Can olive leaf be given to a child with diabetes?

Yes, a diabetic child can take olive leaf, though at half the adult dose—about ten…

Prophetic Remedies

Apitherapy

Apitherapy is the therapeutic use of products harvested, processed, or secreted by bees. Discover the hive products and…

Prophetic Remedies

It's normal to feel unwell after hijama

It's normal to feel unwell after a hijama session. It causes a drop in blood pressure, as well as a drop in blood sugar…

Digestion & Liver

Remedies for lactose intolerance

The first step is taking probiotics to improve digestion and enzyme production. They can be found in…

Skin, Hair & Beauty

Remedies for cracked skin

Olive oil, as cited by the Prophet ﷺ from Abdullah Ibn Omar: "Eat olive oil and massage it over your bodies, for it is…

Mouth, Teeth, ENT & Eyes

Remedies for bullous lesions in the mouth

Ibn al-Qayyim cites natural salt in his book as an effective remedy for mouth blisters and tongue sores, since it helps…

Pain, Joints & Nerves

Walking

After eating and digesting, surplus food still accumulates over time, harms the body, weighs it down, and clogs it.…