PHARMACOGNOSYMEDICATIONS BY THE HOLY PROPHET (SAW)& MODERN SCIENE

TIBB-E-NABAWI (P.B.U.H)“And the earth hath He

appointed for His creaturesWherein are fruit and sheathed palm trees,

Husked grain and scented herb.

Which is it of these favors of your Lord

that ye deny?”(Qur'an 55:10-13)

ANUM ASLAM

DATE FRUIT

SCIENTIFIC NAME •Phoenix dactylifera

ARABIC NAME •Al-ajwah

COMMON NAME •khajoor

ENGLISH NAME •Date fruit

FAMILY •Arecaceae

PARTS USED •Date flesh, date seeds

Al-Ajwah Khajoor(Phoenix dactylifera)

The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Ajwa dates are from paradise.” [Tirmidhee (2068) he said Hasan Saheeh and it was authenticated by Shaikh al-Albaani]. ”Oh Aisha! A house that has no dates in it their family is hungry.” [Saheeh Muslim (153), (2046)]

The Religious Significance Of Ajwa Dates:

Chemical constituents:

Dietary fiber 6.4-11.5%

Salts and Minerals calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, copper, cobalt, iron and zinc

Energy 314kcal/100gm of date flesh

Phenolic Anti oxidants Phenolics and carotenoid

Flavanoids luteolin,quercetin, andapigenin,

Vitamins  B complex vitamins and C vitamins

Sugars Fructose, glucose

Protein (date flesh) 5.1g/100gm

Fats (date seeds) 9.0gm/100gm

Actions And Uses In The Light Of Ahadees-E- Mubarika

1. Instant source of energy"if anyone of you is fasting, let him

break his fast with dates. In case he does not have them, then with

water. Verily water is a purifier.“

(Narrated by Ahmad)

2. Antidot & protectant:The Prophet said, "If somebody

takes some 'Ajwa dates every morning, he will not be effected by

poison or magic on that day till night." (Another narrator said

seven dates). (Sahih Bukhari)

3. Effective in GI disorders

“And whoever eats seven ‘ajwa dates every day it kills every disease in the

stomach.”

(Kanzul Ummal, Hadith 28472)

4. Cardio protective:He said: “You are a man suffering from

heart sickness. Go to al-Harith ibn Kaladah, brother of Thaqif. He is a man who gives medical treatment. He should take seven ajwah dates of Medina and grind them with their kernels, and then

put them into your mouth.” (Sunan Abu DawudHadith 3875)

5. Labour inducerSayyidah Mariam (the Virgin Mary) mother

of Jesus (Pbuh) had dates as her food when she felt labour pains and during confinement.

(narrated by Ahmad)

OTHER USES ARE…Effective in production of milk for

lactation.Prevents Post delivery aneamia, and iron

deficiency anaemiaeffective in preventing abdominal cancer.

   Nervine tonic due to presence of

MagnesiumCalcium and Phosphorus,

essential for healthy bones.Vitamin A, for healthy skin and

eyesightVitamin B3 (Niacin), protecting

from pellagra Niacin also reduces triglycerides

and cholesterol levels (LDL) in the blood, thus protects the heart and circulatory system

Folic acid, essential for protection against atherosclerosis and heart problems, and for protein metabolism

SURMA

SCIENTIFIC NAME •Antimony sulphate

COMMON NAME •surma

ARABIC NAME •Surma-e-issmad

ENGLISH NAME • collyrium, kohl

Religious Significance Of Surma:Best type of Surma

'Abd-Allah Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that,The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) had a collyrium container out of which he applied collyrium every night, in each eye three times.'

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Natural sources, herbs

Neem (Melia Azalivecta) , Mumeera (Coptis Root), Saffron (Crocus Sativus Linneaus), Chaksoo (Cassia Absus)

Gemstones Ruby, Emerald, Turquoise, Cornellion),

Mineral Zinc oxide

Other contituents Pearls, Coral Reefs, Silver Leaves, may also contain Gold Leaves, Amorphous Black

Actions And Uses In The Light Of Ahadees-E- Mubarika1. Vision clearity:Ithmad (issmad) is the bestest of all, it clears

the vision Abd-Allah Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased

with him)

2.Improvement in accomodation:Imam Shafi (may Allah's mercy be upon

him) states that four things that strengthen the eyesight, to sit towards

the Qibla, to use Surma before sleeping, to look towards something with green colour, and to keep the clothes clean.

3. Clean & Sparkling Eyes:Apply antimony regularly, as it clears

the sight, makes the eye lashes grow and is the best of things beautifying

the eyes.‘Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with

him)

4.For long and strong eye lashes:Ithmad (issmad) makes the hair

sprout.Abd-Allah Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be

pleased with him)

Other Uses:Reduce skin flap growing on the

eyelidit relaxes eyestrain. It helps detoxify eye moisture

and eases congestion in tear ducts.

It helps natural cleansing of the eyes and helps to protect the eyes from dust particles floating in the air,

brightens one’s sight.Relaxation from stress

BUSHRA RUBAB

WATER MELONBOTANICAL NAME •Citrulus lanata

FAMILY •Curcurbitaceae

LOCAL NAME • tarbooz

ARABIC NAME • bateeq

PARTS USED • fruit

Religious Significance Of Water Melon:"Whenever you eat fruit, eat melon, because it is the fruit of Paradise and contains a 1000 blessings and a 1000 mercies. The eating of it cures every disease."

(al-Maqaasidul Hasanah pg 175-176)

Introduction:Watermelons are

delicious and nutritious and are a summer tradition.

It is a cousin to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.

Geographical Source:The crops of this family prefer hot and humid weather

as is found in the southern United States.

Top 5 Watermelon Producers: China Turkey Iran Brazil Egypt

Interesting Facts:The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred nearly

5,000 years ago in Egypt. Over 1,200 varieties of watermelons are grown

worldwide in 96 countries.

Varieties Of Water Melon:

SeedlessTriploid Hybrid

Picnic

Crimson Sweet Jubilee All sweet

Mini-WatermelonYellow FleshRed Flesh

Yellow FleshSeeded Seedless

Constituents:WATER

LYCOPENE

VITAMIN A , B

Benefits Of Water Melons In The Light Of Hadees Mubarika:

Rasoolulah (SAW) made a special recommendation for pregnant woman to eat "bateeq" i.e. watermelon:

"None of your women who are pregnant and eat of watermelon will fail to produce offspring who are good in countenance and good in character."

( al-la’alil masnoo’ah vol.2 pg.210)

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH:If you're pregnant,its high water content (92 percent) and fruit sugars alleviate

morning sickness and dehydrationthe minerals it contains can help prevent third-trimester

muscle cramps.

vitamins A, C and B6, as well as potassium and magnesium play an important role in the development of your baby's vision, brain, nervous and immune systems, and more.

Medicinal Benefits Of Water Melon:K+ • helpful in cleaning the toxic deposition in the kidney

ARGENINE • Removes ammonia and other toxic compound

LYCOPENE • antioxidant that may help to prevent disease like cancer

• reduce the high blood pressure

Other Uses:DELAYS AGING

KEEPS BODY COOL

GOOD FOR SKIN

REHYDRATES THE BODY

IMPROVES POTENTIALITY OF SPERM

IN MAN

TREATS CERTAIN TYPE OF CANCER

GRAPESBOTANICAL NAME • Vinifera

FAMILY • Vitaceae

LOCAL NAME •Angoor

ARABIC NAME •Inaab

PARTS USED • Fruit

Religious Significance Of Grapes:

Our Holy Prophet (SAW) was very fond of grapes…

(Takhureejul Ihyaa vol.2 pg.331)

Introduction:A grape is a fruiting berry of

the deciduous wood. Grapes can be eaten raw or they can be used for making wine, jam, juice, jelly, grape seed extract, raisins, vinegar, and grape seed oil. Grapes are a non-climacteric type of fruit, generally occurring in clusters.

Geographical Source:China ItalyFranceIran Australia

Constituents:

WATER FLAVONOIDS

POTASSIUM

POLYPHENOL

Uses Of Grapes In The Light Of Hadith:The Prophet (SAW) was very fond of grapes. It

purifies the blood, provides vigor & health, strengthens the kidney & clears the bowel.

(Takhureej ul Ihya, vol. 2, pg 331)

Medicinal Uses:• reduce risk of atherosclerosis• have anti-carcinogenic effect FLAVONOID QUERCITIN

• reduce the risk of CVS• Reduce blood pressure POLYPHENOL

• reduce risk of stroke• reduce in the formation of kidney stonePOTASSIUM

WATER

FIBERS

keep you hydrated and your bowel movements regular.

Grapes also contain fiber, which is essential for minimizing

constipation.

NAMEERA AHMAD

FIGSBOTANICAL NAME • Ficus carica

FAMILY • Moraceae

LOCAL NAME • Anjeer

ARABIC NAME • Teen

PARTS USED • Fruit, seed, leaves, bark, milk, latex, roots, tender shoots.

Hazrat Abul Durda narrates “A tray full of figs was brought before Nabi-e-Akram (Pbuh). He told us, “Eat!” We ate from those, again He expressed, “If somebody asks, can any fruit come from paradise to this earth? Will say it is this, because, undoubtedly, it is a fruit from paradise. Eat this, it cures the piles (Haemorrhoids) and it is useful for joint pain (Gout, Arthritis)”. (Ibn Abu Bakr Al-Jawazi-Al Tib-al Nabwi)

Religious Significance Of Ficus Carica:

Introduction:• Ficus carica, commonly called common fig, is a deciduous shrub or small tree

Geographical Source:Ficus carica is native to middle east & south-west asia.

Chemical Composition:Total sugar

46.30%,

Water contents 19.45%.

Reducing sugar

24.07%

protein

carbohydrate

sodium

magnesium

potassium

calcium

iron

Copper,phosphorous

sulphur

Also flavonoids , polyphenols.

Activ

e const

.

Mohammad (s.a.w.w) said thatfig has 2 main advantages;

HELP IN ARTHRITIS

IN THE TREATEMENT OF PILES

• Dry fig dissolved in water and applied so provide benefits in arthritis and osteo-arthritis pains.

• The fig leaves can be added to boiling water and used as a steam bath for painful or swollen piles.

• The latex from the stems is used to treat piles.

Scientists have discovered BROMELAIN in figs which helps in liquidizing the sputum and then its removal from the lungs.

Cotton swab moist

with milk of

fig trees then

applied to

painful teeth

For the treatment of pain due to tooth

cavities

Bark of fig tree burnt

Ash dissolved

in vinegar,

applied to forehead

For treatmen

t of headache

OTHER USES:In Unani medicine fig is used as;

Used in diabetes,

Hypokalemia

figs increase the flow and

quantity of menstrual blood

It helps in increasing milk

production

Used in sore throat

Tips!

Take 3 figs daily for reducing weight

Use figs for face beauty

HENNA

BOTANICAL NAME • Lawsonia inermis

FAMILY • Lythraceae

LOCAL NAME • Mehndi

ARABIC NAME • Henna

PARTS USED •Roots, seeds, leaves, flowers

Religious Significance Of Henna leaves:

"If someone complained to Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam for headache, our beloved Prophet asked him for Hijamah & if someone complained for pain in his legs, Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam asked him to anoint with HENNA". (Abu Dawood) "Whenever Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam suffered with injury or thorn piercing, the wound was only treated with Henna". (Tirmizi)

Introduction:

Geographical Source:North Africa, Middle East Indian subcontinent

Henna (hina) is a flowering plant . It contains a red-orange pigment, lawsone, also known as hennotannic acid.

Chemical Composition:‘Biochemicals’

‘Phytochemicals’

chemical constituents of henna powder

ResinSugar

sFraxet

inGallic Acid

Coumarins

The Key Phytochemicals in Henna leaves are:

Narrated by Ibn Majah that whenever Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam suffered from a headache, he used to cover his head with Henna (Khazaab) and said, "Henna helps to relieve headache by the permission of Allah".

Help in treating burns

heals Stomatitis, migraine, headache

Beneficial for mouth ulcers and

blisters in the mouth

RABIA KHALID NADEEM

QUST-AL-BAHRHISCIENTIFIC NAME • Saussaurea lappa

LOCAL NAME • Kust

ARABIC NAME • Qust-al-Bahri

FAMILY • Asteraceae

PARTS USED • Roots

Religious Significance Of Qust al Bahri:Hazrat Anas Bin Malik narrates that Rasool Allah

(saw) stated " Out of those things which are being used by you for treatment, the cupping

and Qust Bahri are the best treatment." (Bukhari, Muslim, Sanad-e-Ahmed, Tirmizi, Nisai,

Moota Imam Malik).

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTSThe oil extracted from its root contains the

following chemical constituents:

Constituents Quantity

CAMPHENE 0.004%

PHELLANDRENE 0.04%

A-COSTENE 0.2%

B-COSTENE 6%

APLOTAXENE 2%

COSTOL 7%

DI-HYDROCOSTUS LACTONE

15%

COSTUS LACTONE 1%

COSTIC ACID 14%

Actions And Uses In The Light Of Ahadees-E- MubarikaUsed In the treatment of pleurisy Hazrat Zaid Bin Arqam narrates- " We were directed by Rasool Allah (saw) to treat pleurisy (pleuritis) with Qust Bahri and Roghan-e-Zaitoon" (Tirmizi, Sanad-e-Ahmed, Ibn Maja)

Effective in tonsilitisProphet (saw) said, "Alas ! ladies, that you used to kill your children like that. If in future any child got affected with Azra in his glottis or he felt headache, then ground the Qust-e-Hindi and make him lick it. Therefore, Hazrat Aisha carried out his instructions and the child became healthy." (Muslim)

Other uses

From olden days, even the days of Rasool Allah (saw), it was used to wash the body

by the females after the menses.

It expels the phlegm and

checks its excessive

production.

It is an antidote for

snake poison

It removes the stains on the

face if applied with honey and water

It is good insect

repellant

The modern researches

suggest that it is a Blood

purifier.

It is also used in

facial palsy

its oil is effective in back pain.

Qust is a good

tonic for all organs

of the body

An oil prepared by

Qust and olive oil is effective against

Alopecia

It is also used in

productive cough

OLIVESSCIENTIFIC NAME • Olea europaea

LOCAL & ARABIC NAME • Zaitoon

ENGLISH NAME • Olive

FAMILY • Oleaceae

PARTS USED • Fruit & Seeds

Religious Significance Of Olives:`Umar ibn al-Khattab (A.S.) narrated that Allah's Messenger

(PBUH)said: “Eat olive oil and apply it (as

lotion) for it comes froma blessed tree”.

( musnad Umar & Ibraheme Bin Abi Sabit)

Nutritional Value Of Olives:Calories: 81 Proteins: 0.97 gTotal Fat: 6.87 gCarbohydrates: 5.61 gFiber: 2.5 gWater: 84.34 gCalcium: 94 mgThiamin: 0.003 mgNiacin: 0.022 mgVitamin B-6: 0.012 mgVitamin C: 1.5 mg

Chemical Composition Of Olive OilPalmatic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Steanic Acid,Myristic Acid Arachis oil and Glycerides.

Actions And Uses In The Light Of Ahadees-E- Mubarika

Used in pilesProphet (saws) said, “ There is olive oil for you,

eat it, massage over your body, since it is effective in Haemorrhoids (Piles).” (Ibn Al-Jozi, Zanbi)

It cures 70 diseasesProphet (saws) stated, “ Eat the olive oil and apply it (locally), since there is cure for seventy diseases in it, one of them is Leprosy.” (Abu Nuaim)

Other uses

The massage of olive oil over the body tones up the muscles and organs, it relieves muscular pains. It relieves the arthritis.

It is good Diuretic. It also removes the kidney stones.

• Has antihypertensive effect (lowers blood pressure)

• Protection against Breast cancer

• Provide protection for skin

Prevents oxidative DNA damage and so has anti carcinogenic effect on cells.

It is a good remedy for intestinal inflammations. Therefore it was used in the cases of G.I.T ulcers and found very much effective.

Eliminates excess cholesterol in the blood.

UROOBA IQBAL

BARLEYBOTANICAL NAME • Hordeum vulgare L

FAMILY • Grass family

LOCAL NAME • Jaw

ARABIC NAME • Shaeer

PARTS USED • Grains, straw

Religious Significance Of Barley:Prophet Muahmmad (Pbuh) liked it very

much and used it in various forms such as barley bread, gruel and dough.

During the period of the Prophet (Pbuh) the people either used to eat the Barley bread or to mix the wheat flour with Barley flour to prepare the bread generally. One lad used to sell the preparation from Beet roots and barley at the gate of Masjid-e-Nabwi on every Friday and it is said that holy companions liked this preparation as much as they used to wait for Friday eagerly.

Hazrat Ummul Manzar states that the Prophet (Pbuh) along with Hazrat Ali came to our house, we had the dates and those were presented to them. Both of them ate from those dates. When Hazrat Ali consumed a little of those, the Prophet (Pbuh) said ”You recently recovered from illness, hence you are weak, hence don’t eat more.” Therefore, that lady prepared a dish from barley and beet root. Then, the Prophet (Pbuh) told Hazrat Ali “eat from it, it is better for you”.

(Ibn-e-Maja, Sanad-e-Ahmed, Tirmizi)

Top barley producers(million metric tons)

Rank Country 2009 2010 2011

01 Russia 17.8 8.3 16.9

02 Ukraine 11.8 8.4 9.1

03 France 12.8 10.1 8.8

04 Germany 12.2 10.4 8.7

05 Australia 7.9 7.2 7.9

06 Canada 9.5 7.6 7.7

07 Turkey 7.3 7.2 7.6

08 United Kingdom 6.6 5.2 5.4

09 Argentina 1.3 2.9 4.0

10 United States 4.9 3.9 3.3

— World total 151.8 123.7 134.3

Source:Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Chemical Constituents:PHENOLICS (CAFFEIC

&P-COUMARIC)

FERULIC ACID

8,5-DIFERULIC ACID

SAPONARIN

PRODELPHINIDIN B3

PROCYANIDIN C2

PROCYANIDIN B3 CATECHIN ALKALOID H

ORDENINE

NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER 100gEnergy 1,474 kJ (352 kcal)

Carbohydrates 7.7g

Sugars 0.8g

Dietary fiber 15.6g

Fat 1.2g

Protein 9.9g

Thiamine (vit B1) 0.2mg (17%)

Riboflvin (vit B2) 0.1mg(8%)

Niacin (vit B3) 4.6mg (31%)

Panthotenic acid (vit B5) 0.3mg (6%)

Vit B6 0.3mg (23%)

Folate (vit B9) 23µg

Calium 29mg (3%)

Iron 2.5mg (19%)

Magnesium 79mg (22%)

Phosphorous 221mg (32%)

Potassium 280mg (6%)

Zinc 2.1 mg (22%)

Uses Of Barley In The Light Of Ahadees:GRIEF OF HEART:-Whenever a person of the family of Rasool Allah fell sick then it was

ordered that the barley gruel should be prepared for him. Then he used to state “it removes the grief of the patients heart, removes its weakness as any of you removes the dirt from your face after washing it”.

(Ibn Maja)LOSS OF APETITE:-Another narration is found on record from Hazrat Aisha Siddiqua (R.A).

Whenever anyone complained of loss of appetite to the Prophet (Pbuh). He ordered to use Talbina and stated “By Allah who hold my life, this removes the dirts of your abdomen as one of you removes the dirt of your face by washing it”.

Medicinal Uses In Modern Times: lowers blood sugar, Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol promotes weight loss diarrhea stomach pain inflammatory bowel conditions. increases strength Prevents cancer Prevents gallstones treatment of bronchitis Barley is applied to the skin for treating boils

ALGICIDE BEVERAGES

FOOD ORNAMENTAL

Other Uses:

TIP:

In foods, barley is used as a source of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty oils.

Use of Quacker Oats reduces the risk of heart attack & lowers the blood cholestrol level.

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