Remedies and Guidance of Natural Medicines

By: Dr.Layla

On the previous post, we had wrote about fever, diarrhea and the benefits of honey. A simple topic we would begin posting here. And for today, the theme is about the possibilities of these ailments and illness could occur and their treatment.


4. Remedy for Dropsy & Constipation

Dropsy, is known as the harmful cold elements that penetrates the external organs and causing it to swell. In short, they are a sort of edema. Dropsy is usually symptomatic of an ailment in the liver due to congestion of the liver.

Three types of dropsy;

• body tissues
• body cavities (ascites)
• in an organ

During the ancient times of our Prophet, this disease requires mild laxatives and diuretic medicines that could help rid of the extra body fluids. These essence exist in the milk and urine of camels. Camels milk is mild laxative, diuretic and cleanses and remove obstructions, plus it soothes the body.

As we now aren't living in the places that have camels, be it Russia or even in Malaysia, there are always other alternatives of choosing laxatives around. It is more commonly known as drugs that induce the bowel system treating constipation.



Enemas having lubricant and stimulants are used to evacuate the colon and rectal for bowel examinations. But an excessive of these saline laxatives can cause diarrhea and dehydration.

Our Prophet uses Senna to cure constipation is his days. Senna, a plant grows in the Western Arabia is a hot and dry plant, giving mild medication but there's always a side effect of everything. Senna can be treated for;

• bile and black bile ailments ( secretion humor by kidneys or the spleen that can cause sadness and melancholy to someone)
• strengthen the heart
• relaxing muscles
• helps against lice, headache, mange, pustules, rashes & epilepsy
  
• improves the hair

Ar-Razi also said that Senna and fumitory help extract mature humours (bodily waste) and helps against leprosy and rashes, when one takes four to seven measures or each remedy. Senna taken by blending its powder with honey with help the laxative action in our body.


5. Treating Migraine and Headaches



When headaches attack you, it is as if there's a hammer that is constantly pounding your head while you were at first in a content condition and never thought it would strike you anytime, anywhere.

Headaches that attacks one side of the head is generally called migraine. Various conditions caused this headaches that can attack just anyone, whether the young aged from 10 years old and above and also the senior and senile communities. It usually starts when head becomes hot due to pressure of a septic vapor that accumulates near the head but fails to find its way out of the body. Moisture, when heats up needs space to expand and this applies to the vapor and caused headaches to the entire head. And will leads to dizziness.

There are just so much or specific causes of headaches and migraines.

1. Four essential conditions (coldness, hotness, dryness and wetness) predominates our body.
2. Ulcers of stomach because nervus cephalicus and the stomach relates.
3. Thick flatulence can accumulate in the stomach and ascend to the head.
4. Tumor in gastric veins cause pain in the head, because head and stomach are connected.
5. Stomach, when it is full of food, can provoke headaches as the food remains undigested.
6. Occurs after sexual intercourse because the body will then be weakened and lack of oxygen.
7. Occur after vomiting due to excessive dryness.
8. Due to hot weather and air that is too dry for certain people who are new upon adapting at that kind of area.
9. Can caused by cold weather when the vapor accumulates in the head is unable to decompose.
10. Not having enough sleep, insomnia.
11. Putting pressure on the head, for example carrying heavy objects on the head most of the time.
12. Excessive talking that can weakens the mind.
13. Excessive sports activity and movement.
14. Sadness, depression, obsession even for a small thing, evil thoughts.
15. Excessive hunger expecially when excess gaseous materials accumulates too much in the stomach.
16. Tumor at the cerebral lining.
17. Intense heat from the body.

Weaker side of the brain accepting septic materials and this cause the migraine to be accompanied with the pulsation of the arteries. In this case, to relieve the pain, one ties a bandage so that the pulsation of the arteries is stopped and the pain is lessened.

Sahih states that the Prophet (PBUH) said during the illness that preceded his death used to tie a piece of clothes around his head.



Headaches can also be cured by vomiting, eating, being calm and idle and many more.


6. Henna Usage

In the above case, henna can help soothes the pain. Crushed henna blended with vinegar and then apply to the forehead can relieve the pain attacking the head. It also soothes the nerves when use as bandage. For example, for hot tumors and inflammations.

Henna helps stomatitis, an inflammation of mucous membrane of the mouth that always appear in child's oral cavity.



When symptom of small pox starts to break out, henna is applied at the bottom of the feet so that the eyes will be immune from the sores that accompany small pox.

Leaves of the henna that are submerged in fresh water and then squeezed and to be drank in forty days, can prevent leprosy.

Also. henna is used as oinment at fingers where it polishes and strengthens them. Besides, it is also benefits against chronic mange, helps the hair to grow stronger and strengthens the head. Finally, it also helps against blisters and pustules that seems to normally appear at leg and feet.

Medicine of the Prophet (PBUH)

By: Dr Layla

The book Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet (PBUH) written by Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jauziyah almost 650 years ago, which was a timely work research that is use for our generations whether the past, present and definitely the future.

Being a medical student that are currently learning Piragov's operations, Sechenov's medical procedures or even Edward Jenner's history of vaccine, we can never deny the treasure & guidance left by the Prophet according to Qur'an & Sunnah as his main reference in issues of health and medicines.

In this Family Medicine department arranged by the Russian Medical Team (RMT) members, we are proudly posting up chapters from the book as to share with all about the treatment of ailments and preventive remedies that are extremely useful towards better community.

As an introduction, Muslim narrated in his Sahih that the Prophet (PBUH) said ;

'Every illness has a cure, and when the proper cure is applied to the disease, it ends it, Allah willing'

We, as a future doctor, are well-known for taking the obligation to cure and medicate people no matter what colour or religions they are. Prophet's statement on role of a doctor, according to him, is a man whose hand He sent and cause the cure. This statement strengthen the sick person to seek for medication. Rather than despair, he will gain hopes that gives positive anticipation having the energy of the soul and the psyche to energize the body so the disease is more easily dissipated & defeated.

As I am writing this according to the book, certain topics that are familiar with our daily lives and things that we might not see in details but will soon discover in the coming posts, not only the surface but also deeply on what natural medicines actually benifits us.

May you have a clear picture on a simple words and mind spoken here.


1. Prophet's guidance concerning food and drink.



Prophet told us that every one-third of our stomach is for;

• food
• water
• breathing

This is the best method of eating for the body and the heart. For example, when the stomach is full of foods, there are not enough space for drinking and breathing, thus bringing the laziness and fatigue in oneself. This will automatically on the plug of delaying obligations to Allah SWT.


2. Curing Fever

'Verily Fever - or severe fever - is a breath of the Hell Fire, so cool it using water'

so said the Prophet.

Fever that results from sunstroke, mostly in tropical and deserted areas requires the treatment of cold water, either by drinking or taking bath.
As fever causes rising temperatures of the body, it could spread to the heart and to the entire body via blood vessels and the soul, of course.

Technically, there are two types of fever;

• accidental, resulting from tumors, sunstroke, movements or intense heat
• resulting from ailments that usually start at particular organ and heats up the whole body.
  

Unknown by most of us, fever gives positive actions where it heats up and mature & septic harmful substances and cause various blockages to open easily for medicines to reach to the harmful area of the disease.

For a clear and light example, fever helps against facial paralysis, hemiplegia, spasms and ailments that result from thick substances or excesses.

Cold water, as the easiest relieve fever during summer and in hot areas is beneficial. Water would be the furthest from the rays of sun just before sunrise (at its coolest). Body is at its strongest after relaxation and sleep. Adding the strength of body and the strength of water in medical cases, will definitely decrease the temperature of the heatwave body.


3. Curing diarrhea

Honey washes away harmful substances that might collected in veins or intestines. There are many advantages of drinking or eating honey.



Amongst them;

• dissolves excess moisture, especially those suffering from phlegm that is also accompanied by coughing and chilled condition.
• softens the bowel movement and a good preserving agent.
• cleanses the liver and chest, aids in producing urine.
• honey that is consumed hot and mixed with rose oil cures animal bites and effects of opium.
• honey mixed with water helps against bite or rabid dog and effects of eating poisonous mushrooms.
• fresh meat that is kept in honey can preserves freshness for almost 3 months.
• applying to someone that is infected with lice, it kills both lice and the eggs.
• in beauty purpose, it softens the hair and allowing it to grow longer.
• strengthen the weak eyesight
  
• whitens the teeth, take care of the gums
• opens orifice of veins along causing the menstruation flow easily.

There are many effectiveness of honey that we can apply them in our lives.
Community that eats complex meals will have to have more complex cure like those in the city unlike those who lives in village and rural areas that eats simple dish and need not have to take extra medication.

All these Prophetic medicine is through guidance of the Qur'an and all success comes from Allah SWT.