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Camel Milk

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Camel Milk

We menticned camel milk in the beginning of the chapter, so there is no need to repeat it.

3. Lubon (Frankincense), which is the Kundur:

It was reported that once a man complained to 'Ali A AI” that he forgets and that 'Ali said to him, "Resort to the Luban, because it strengthens the heart and does away with forgetfulness."

In addition, it was reported that Ibn Ab'ass said, "Drinking Luban with sugar on an empty stomach is favorable for the urine and helps against forgetfulness." In addition, it was reported that Anas said to a man who complained to him of forgetfulness, "Resort to Kundur! Soak it overnight and in the morning take a sip of it on an empty stomach, because it is good against forgetfulness."

There is an apparent reason for this benefit.

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Forgetfulness is the result of cold, humid, bad moods that affect the brain in a way that makes the brain not recall the memory easily. In this case, Luban helps. When forgetfulness is a result of other physical causes, refreshing drinks help in that case. The difference between the two cases is that dry substances help one stay up at might and recall old memories rather than current mernories. The wet drinks have the opposite effect.

Sometimes forgetfulness occurs because of cupping on the back of the head and excessive eating of wet coriander and sour apples. In addition, depression, sadness, looking at stagnant water for a long time and urinating in it might cause forgetfulness. In addition, looking at crucified people, reading grave commemorations, walking between two tarred camels, eating mice wastes by mistake, all cause forgetfulness.

Luban is hot in the second degree and dry in the first degree. It is In addition a mild constipation agent. It is very beneficial and its side effects are minimal. Among the benefits of the Luban is that it stops and heals bleeding, stomach ache, diarrhea, helps digest the food, gets rid of flatulence, cures eye sores, helps the body grow flesh on most ulcers and strengthens the weak stomach. Luban In addition dries the phlegm and the moistures accumulating in the chest, cures eyesight impairment and prevents malignant sores from

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progressing.

When Luban is chewed alone or mixed with Persian thyme, it will provoke phlegm, release and relax the tongue muscles and help the mind become sharper. When the Luban is burnt, it helps cure some illnesses and makes the air smell fresh.

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