Herbs & Natural Supplements
Medicinal plants, essential and vegetable oils, minerals and vitamins: benefits, uses and precautions according to the professor. 54 articles in English.
The benefits of basil
Ibn al-Qayyim cited a hadith: "whoever is offered an aromatic plant should not refuse it, for it is light to carry and…
The benefits of activated charcoal
Activated charcoal is a bitter tonic that awakens the appetite, aids digestion, and stimulates the stomach's…
The benefits of costus
Costus refers to a family of plants with around two hundred different species; among them are marine costus and Indian…
Does tea or coffee interact with herbal remedies?
Tea and coffee support health, but should be consumed in moderation and at the right times. Tea…
Using milk thistle while breastfeeding
Silymarin in milk thistle reduces or blocks the effect of substances that cause liver necrosis or cirrhosis. It is also…
Shark liver oil for cancer
Shark liver oil is said to help with cancer, particularly brain cancer. The oil is extracted from different shark…
My natural products kit for travel
It's wise to prepare a kit of natural products before traveling. First, you'll want to include a few essentials to…
Using nettle during pregnancy
It is not recommended for pregnant women to use nettle, as this plant is emmenagogic. It can therefore cause serious…
Fumitory
Ibn al-Qayyim discusses fumitory in the chapter on frankincense. This plant regulates bile flow, but is also…
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…
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…
Herbal medicine and Prophetic Medicine
There is a relationship between herbal medicine and Prophetic Medicine. Herbal medicine refers to treating illness with…