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Modern Applications of Prophetic Medicine

Because of the relevance of the hadith in Islamicate culture, modern physicians have conducted research into some of the medical applications of their suggestions. In their research, doctors have found some hadith to have potential practical application in the treatment of contemporary diseases. Particularly, some of the recommendations of certain “functional foods” seems to be quite effective in the treatment of several ailments, and scientists have been able to isolate some of the potential reasons for these foods healing properties.

Black Cumin

Nigella sativa or black cumin has been found to have anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. When applied to cancerous cells, the thymoquinone found in the seed’s oil appears to increase apoptosis (1). Between its immuno-supportive properties, and its ability to increase apoptosis in cancerous cells, black cumin could potentially be used in combination with chemotherapy to increase its effectiveness in ridding the body of cancerous cells while bolstering the patient’s immune system in the process. Black Cumin has also been found to have strong anti-viral properties, and herb therapies using it have been found to be effective in treating immuno-insufficient diseases like HIV and HepC (2). There has even been some more recent exploration of using the seed’s anti-inflammatory properties in the treatment of COVID-19 patients (2).

Gourds

Gourds, particularly the bitter gourd Momordica charantia, and the natural bioactive compounds found in their flesh and seeds have been shown to have a positive impact on the recovery of cancer patients. The methanolic extracts and highly oxidized tetracyclic triterpenoid compounds of the bitter gourd’s fruit and skin have been found to have anti-proliferative effects on cancer cells, preventing their spread, while the fatty-acid rich seeds increase the induction of apoptosis in cancerous cells, helping to contain the spread and increasing the effectiveness of other treatment methods being employed (1).

Ginger

Research has proven ginger to be powerful nutraceutical. The various bioactive compounds, particularly the rhizomes, found in the ginger plant have noteworthy medical application in the treatment of diseases including cardiovascular and respiratory disease, diabetes, cold, flu and cancer (4). Ginger has strong antioxidant properties that can aid in slowing the effects of free radicals in tissues, giving it potential application in the treatment of arteriosclerosis and heart disease (4). The rhizomes in ginger have also been found to have antiproliferative, and antimetastatic properties, meaning it slows the division of cancer cells, and hinders its ability to spread (1).

Honey

Honey has been found to have many potential health benefits due to its anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. It contains various nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, including vitamin B6, calcium, iron magnesium, potassium, zinc, and many more substances necessary for the healthy functioning of the human body (1). It also contains monosaccharides, fructose, and glucose, has strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties. Honey has been found to bolster the body’s natural healing process, and it’s properties allow it to be employed in the treatment of a wide range of ailments, from coughs to healing wounds, and even treating cancer (5). Honey has been found to be selectively toxic to tumor or cancer cells only, and safe to normal cells, which further exemplified its vast potential to be developed as chemotherapeutic agents for cancer treatments (1).

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Meo, Sultan Ayoub, Saleh Ahmad Al-Asiri, Abdul Latief Mahesar, and Mohammad Javed Ansari. 2017. “Role of Honey in Modern Medicine.” Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 24 (5): 975–78.

Rahmani, Arshad H., Mohammad A. Alzohairy, Masood A. Khan, and Salah M. Aly. 2014. “Therapeutic Implications of Black Seed and Its Constituent Thymoquinone in the Prevention of Cancer through Inactivation and Activation of Molecular Pathways.” Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2014: 1–13.

Shadap, Arwankie, YA Lyngdoh, and Shailesh Singh. 2018. “Ginger as an Alternative Medicine to Urban Population - a Review.” Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology 12 (2): 1027–31.

Sheikh, Bassem Y., Md. Moklesur Rahman Sarker, Muhamad Noor Alfarizal Kamarudin, and Amin Ismail. 2017. “Prophetic Medicine as Potential Functional Food Elements in the Intervention of Cancer: A Review.” Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 95 (November): 614–48.