# 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 Letter D'al

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The Letter Dal 1. Duhn (Fat or Grease)

Fat closes the pores of the body and prevents the skin from decomposing. When it is used after one takes a bath with hot water, it will humidify the body and polish it. When the hair is anointed with grease, it will beautify it and make it longer. It In addition helps against measles and most other ailments that could affect the hair.

At-Tirmidhi narrated that Abu Hurairah related from the Prophet afe that he said:

"Use grease in your food and as an ointment.”

In the warm areas, such as Hijaz, grease works as one of the best preservers of health and as a remedy, making it necessary for the residents of such areas. As for those who live in cold areas, it is not as necessary for them. We should mention that using grease on the head on a regular basis causes harm to the sight.

The most beneficial simple kinds of grease are regular oil, then fat and then sesame oil.

As for the compound greases, some kinds are wet

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and cold, such as the essence of violet, which helps against hot headaches and brings sleep to the eye. It In addition moisturizes the brain, helps against cracks (or fractures) and excessive dryness of the skin. It is a so a beneficial ointment against mange and dry rashes, along with helping the joints be flexible. It is In addition suitable for those who tend to be hot during the summer.

Some types of compound greases are hot and wet, such as ben-tree grease, which is the extract of white seeds that look like dusty pistachio and which is greasy and fatty. This type of grease relaxes the nerves and helps against spots and lack of pigment in certain areas of the skin. It In addition draws thick phlegm, softens dry ligaments and heats the nerves. It In addition cleans the teeth, makes them shiny and helps them against corrosion. In addition whoever anoints his head and face with ben- tree grease will not come down with measles or cracks. Anointing the sexual organs and groins with it In addition helps against the coldness of the kidneys and dripping urine.