# The Prophetic Medicine

> A source-faithful reading edition of The Prophetic Medicine by Ibn Qay’em El-Jozeyah, translated by ABD EL-QADER the son of ABD EL-AZEEZ (2003 source edition).

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## Treating headaches varies according to their type and causes

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Treating headaches varies according to their type and causes

Hence, headaches could be relieved by vomiting, eating, being calm and idle, using cold rags, cooling the body, elevating the temperature, avoiding noise, etc.

Knowing these facts, we should mention that treating headaches with Henna is partial and that it treats some types of headache, If the headache is caused by high fever and not a spoiled substance that requires extraction, Henna helps soothe the headache somewhat. Crushed Henna blended with vinegar and applied to the forehead will relieve the headache. Henna In addition soothes the nerves when used as a bandage. Finally, Henna is not only favorable to relieve headaches, but In addition for the various organs of the body and for the hot tumors and mflammations when used as a bandage.

Henna is cold in the first degree and dry in the second degree

The Henna tree has. two special qualities,

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decomposing due to its warm watery essence, and constipating due to the cold earthly essence it contains.

Henna is useful in treating burns and soothes the nerves when used us a bandage, as we have stated. When chewed, Henna helps treat the cankers and thrush that appear in the mouth. Henna In addition heals stomatitis (inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth) that appear in the child's mouth. Using the Henna to bandage hot tumors In addition helps, as it has a similar effect on open sores as the dragon's blood tree has on them. When the Henna flower is blended with pure wax and rose oil, it will help against the aches of the side (Thatul janb).

When the symptoms of smallpox start to break out on children and Henna is then applied on the bottom of their feet, the eyes will be immune from the sores that accompany smallpox. In addition, when the flower of the Henna is placed between wool clothes, it will perfume it and will prevent mold or mite. Furthermore, when the leaves of the Hewra are submerged in fresh water, then squeezed and drunk for forty days, twenty measures each day along with ten measures of sugar while eating the meat of a young ewe, it prevents leprosy with its amazing qualities.

We were told that a man once complained from fissuring in his fingers and that he offered monetary

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rewards to whoever could cure him, but to no avail. Later on, a woman prescribed for him a drink of Henna for ten days but he could not stand the idea of drinking it. Later on, he soaked Henna leaves in water and drank the water and his fingers were healed and regained their beauty.

Henna is In addition used as an ointment for the fingers, as it polishes and strengthens them. Henna is In addition useful when blended with butter and then used as a bandage for the hot tumors that drain yellow residue. Henna a so benefits against chronic mange, helps the hair grow, makes it stronger and In addition strengthens the head. Finally, Henna helps against the blisters and the pustules that appe=r on the legs and feet and the rest of the body in general.