An authoritative reference work for anyone interested in herbal medicine, this book provides unprecedented insight into Prophetic phytotherapy, a branch of herbal medicine which relies exclusively on the herbal prescriptions of the prophet Muhammad and is little known outside of the Muslim world. Combining classical Arabic primary sources with an exhaustive survey of modern scientific studies, this encyclopedia features a multidisciplinary approach which should prove useful for both practitioners and followers of herbal medicine. Entries include each herb's botanical and alternate names, a summary of its 'prophetic prescription', its properties and uses, and a guide to related contemporary scientific studies.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Note on Arabic Transliteration
Introduction
The Encyclopedia
Acacia
Aloe
Aloeswood
Anabasis
Apples
Banana
Barley
Basil
Beans
Beet
Ben
Black Seed
Bottle Gourd
Camphor
Caper
Caraway
Carob
Carrot
Cedar
Celery
Chickpea
Christ's Thorn
Chrysanthemum
Citron
Clove
Colocynth
Coriander
Costus
Cucumber
Cumin
Cyclamen
Date
Dill
Eggplant
Endive
Fennel/
Fenugreek
Fig
Fleawort
Frankincense
Garden Cress
Garlic
Ginger
Grape
Gum Arabic
Harmal (Syrian Rue)
Henna
Indigo
Jasmine
Leek
Lemon Balm
Lemongrass
Lentils
Lettuce
Lovage
Marjoram
Marshmallow
Melons
Millet
Miswak
Mustard
Myrobalan
Myrrh
Myrtle
Narcissus
Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts)
Olive
Onion
Orange
Palm Tree
Pear
Plums
Pomegranate
Pseudo-Saffron
Purslane
Quince
Radish
Raisin
Rice
Rose
Rue
Saffron
Senna
Sesame
Sneezewort
Spurge
Sumac
Sweet Flag
Tamarisk
Terebinth
Thyme
Truf?es
Turnip
Violet
Watercress
Wheat
Wormwood
Glossary of Technical Terms
Bibliography
Index
