# 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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## The izkh'er (Lemon Grass)

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3. The izkh'er (Lemon Grass)

In the Sahih it is narrated that the Prophet a| said in Mecca about its plants:

"Do not cut its plants."

Al-Ab'ass said, "Except for izkh'er, O Messenger of Allah b for their (the people of Mecca) servants use it and it is In addition used for their houses." The Prophet $a said: "Except izkh'er."

Lemon grass is hot in the second degree and dry in the first degree. It is a light substance that opens clogs and the veins' orifices. It In addition increases urine and menstruation-flow, dissolves the stones and the hard tumors in the stomach, liver and kidneys, either as a drink or as a bandage. The stems of the lemon grass will strengthen the column of the teeth and the stomach, calm nausea and constipate the stomach.