We have gathered information about some of the drugs our Holy Prophet (SAW) suggested to use to cure certain ailments. In this presentation, we have tried to put forward actions of these drugs that were pointed out by the Holy Prophet (SAW) himself & also those for which these drugs are being used today. So, check it out. I hope it would help you guys. Thank you!

2. MEDICATIONS BY
THE HOLY PROPHET (SAW)
& MODERN SCIENE

3. TIBB-E-NABAWI (P.B.U.H)
And the earth hath He appointed
for His creatures
Wherein 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)

5. DATE FRUIT
•Phoenix dactyliferaSCIENTIFIC NAME
•Al-ajwahARABIC NAME
•khajoorCOMMON NAME
•Date fruitENGLISH NAME
•ArecaceaeFAMILY
•Date flesh, date seedsPARTS USED

6. Al-Ajwah Khajoor
(Phoenix dactylifera)

7. 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:

8. 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, and
apigenin,
Vitamins B complex vitamins and C vitamins
Sugars Fructose, glucose
Protein (date flesh) 5.1g/100gm
Fats (date seeds) 9.0gm/100gm

9. 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)

10. 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)

11. 5. Labour inducer
Sayyidah 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 anaemia
 effective in preventing abdominal
cancer.

12.  Nervine tonic due to presence
of Magnesium
 Calcium and Phosphorus,
essential for healthy bones.
 Vitamin A, for healthy skin and
eyesight
 Vitamin 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

13. SURMA
•Antimony sulphateSCIENTIFIC NAME
•surmaCOMMON NAME
•Surma-e-issmadARABIC NAME
• collyrium, kohlENGLISH NAME

14. 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.'

15. 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

16. Actions And Uses In The Light Of
Ahadees-E- Mubarika
1. 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.

17. 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)

18. Other Uses:
 Reduce skin flap growing on the
eyelid
 it 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

20. WATER MELON
• Citrulus lanataBOTANICAL NAME
• CurcurbitaceaeFAMILY
• tarboozLOCAL NAME
• bateeqARABIC NAME
• fruitPARTS USED

21. 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)

22. Introduction:
 Watermelons are
delicious and
nutritious and are a
summer tradition.
 It is a cousin to
cucumbers, pumpkins
and squash.

23. 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

24. 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.

25. Varieties Of Water Melon:
Seedless
Triploid Hybrid
Picnic
Crimson Sweet
Jubilee
All sweet
Mini-Watermelon
Yellow Flesh
Red Flesh
Yellow Flesh
Seeded
Seedless

26. Constituents:
WATER
POTASSIUM
ANTIOXIDANT
ARGENINE
LYCOPENE
VITAMIN
A , B

27. 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 dehydration
 the minerals it contains can help prevent third-trimester
muscle cramps.

28.  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.

29. 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
Mg
• reduce the high blood pressure

30. Other Uses:
DELAYS
AGING
KEEPS
BODY
COOL
GOOD
FOR SKIN
REHYDRATES
THE BODY
IMPROVES
POTENTIALITY
OF SPERM IN
MAN
TREATS
CERTAIN TYPE
OF CANCER

31. GRAPES
•ViniferaBOTANICAL NAME
•VitaceaeFAMILY
• AngoorLOCAL NAME
• InaabARABIC NAME
• FruitPARTS USED

32. Religious Significance Of Grapes:
 Our Holy Prophet (SAW) was very
fond of grapes…
(Takhureejul Ihyaa vol.2 pg.331)

33. 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.

34. Geographical Source:
 China
 Italy
 France
 Iran
 Australia

35. Constituents:
WATER FLAVONOIDS POTASSIUM
POLYPHENOL SUGAR

36. 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)

37. 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 stone
POTASSIUM
WATER
FIBERS
keep you hydrated and your bowel movements regular.
Grapes also contain fiber, which is essential for minimizing
constipation.

39. FIGS
• Ficus caricaBOTANICAL NAME
• MoraceaeFAMILY
• AnjeerLOCAL NAME
• TeenARABIC NAME
• Fruit, seed, leaves, bark, milk,
latex, roots, tender shoots.
PARTS USED

40. 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:

41. • Ficus carica, commonly called common fig,
is a deciduous shrub or small tree
Ficus carica is native to middle east & south-west asia.

42. Total sugar 46.30%,
Water contents
19.45%.
Reducing sugar
24.07%

43. protein
carbohydrate
sodium
magnesium
potassium
calcium
iron
Copper,
phosphorous
sulphur

44. Also flavonoids ,
polyphenols.
xanthotoxol
β-setosterols
β-amyrins,arabinose
β- carotines
glycosides,
Active
const.

45. HELP IN
ARTHRITIS
IN THE
TREATEMENT OF
PILES

46. • 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.

47. Cotton
swab
moist
with milk of
fig trees then
applied to
painful teeth
For the
treatment of
pain due to
tooth cavities

48. Bark of fig
tree burnt
Ash dissolved
in vinegar,
applied to
forehead
For
treatment
of
headache

50. Used in diabetes,
Hypokalemia
figs increase the
flow and
quantity of
menstrual blood
It helps in
increasing milk
production
Used in sore
throat

51. Tips!
Take 3 figs daily for
reducing weight
Use figs for face beauty

52. HENNA
• Lawsonia inermisBOTANICAL NAME
• LythraceaeFAMILY
• MehndiLOCAL NAME
• HennaARABIC NAME
• Roots, seeds, leaves, flowersPARTS USED

54. 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.

55. Chemical Composition:
‘Biochemicals’
‘Phytochemicals’
chemical
constituents of
henna powder

56. • Resin Sugars Fraxetin
Tannin,
Lawsone
• Gallic
Acid
Coumarins
The Key Phytochemicals in
Henna leaves are:

57.  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".

58. Help in
treating
burns
heals
Stomatitis, mig
raine, headach
e
Beneficial for
mouth ulcers and
blisters in the
mouth

60. QUST-AL-BAHRHI
• Saussaurea lappaSCIENTIFIC NAME
• KustLOCAL NAME
• Qust-al-BahriARABIC NAME
• AsteraceaeFAMILY
• RootsPARTS USED

61. 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).

62. CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
 The 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%

63. Actions And Uses In The Light Of Ahadees-
E- Mubarika
 Used 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)

64.  Effective in tonsilitis
Prophet (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)

65. 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.

66. 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

67. It is good
insect
repellant
The modern
researches
suggest that
it is a Blood
purifier.
It is also used in facial
palsy

68. 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

69. OLIVES
• Olea europaeaSCIENTIFIC NAME
• ZaitoonLOCAL & ARABIC NAME
• OliveENGLISH NAME
• OleaceaeFAMILY
• Fruit & SeedsPARTS USED

70. 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)

71. Nutritional Value Of Olives:
 Calories: 81
 Proteins: 0.97 g
 Total Fat: 6.87 g
 Carbohydrates: 5.61 g
 Fiber: 2.5 g
 Water: 84.34 g
 Calcium: 94 mg
 Thiamin: 0.003 mg
 Niacin: 0.022 mg
 Vitamin B-6: 0.012 mg
 Vitamin C: 1.5 mg

72. Chemical Composition Of Olive Oil
 Palmatic Acid,
 Oleic Acid,
 Linoleic Acid,
 Steanic Acid,
 Myristic Acid
 Arachis oil and
 Glycerides.

73. Actions And Uses In The Light Of
Ahadees-E- Mubarika
 Used in piles
Prophet (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)

74. It cures 70 diseases
 Prophet (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)

75. 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.

76. • Has antihypertensive effect (lowers
blood pressure)
• Protection against Breast cancer
• Provide protection for skin

77. 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.

79. BARLEY
• Hordeum vulgare LBOTANICAL NAME
• Grass familyFAMILY
• JawLOCAL NAME
• ShaeerARABIC NAME
• Grains, strawPARTS USED

80. 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.

81.  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)

82. 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)

83. Chemical Constituents:
PHENOLICS (CAFFEIC
&
P-COUMARIC)
FERULIC ACID 8,5-DIFERULIC ACID
SAPONARIN
PRODELPHINIDIN B3
PROCYANIDIN C2
PROCYANIDIN B3
CATECHIN
ALKALOID HORDENINE

84. NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER 100g
Energy 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%)

85. 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”.

86. 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

87. ALGICIDE BEVERAGES
FOOD ORNAMENTAL
Other Uses:

88. 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.