Prophetic Remedies
The remedies reported from the Prophet ﷺ and how to use them: black seed, honey and bee products, dates, hijama (cupping), talbina, siwak, costus, olive oil. 71 articles in English.
The benefits of bee pollen
Among the wonderful products of the hive is bee pollen, which has many virtues. It is highly nutritious and rich in…
Taking sana (senna) and sanut (fennel seeds)
Sana and sanut should always be taken in water, preferably as an herbal tea, with one tablespoon of sanut and one…
Is siwak better than toothpaste?
Genuine siwak is hard to find, and today many siwak sticks sold are plastic-coated with a harmful preservative...
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 costus
Costus refers to a family of plants with around two hundred different species; among them are marine costus and Indian…
Using black seed cream while breastfeeding
There is no issue in using black seed cream while breastfeeding, and black seed may even be taken internally,…
Using honey diluted in water as ear drops
Honey diluted in water should never be used as ear drops. The ear canal may be blocked, and this can make the problem…
Putting black seed oil in the eye
First, make sure of the oil's origin. Since the inside of the eye is very delicate, a few drops of oil could be used…
The balance between hot and cold foods
The Prophet ﷺ always balanced hot and cold foods, a principle still relevant today when seeking a healthy, balanced…
Using honey for conjunctivitis
A few drops of honey with sterile water can be used for conjunctivitis, a remedy the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ used…
Relieving itching after hijama
If someone complains of itching after hijama, it's important to know the cause. If it's due to the incisions, it will…
Salt
Ibn al-Qayyim devoted a chapter to salt in his book Prophetic Medicine. Salt is a crystalline mineral essential to the…