Intro

 Tib-E-Nabwi is a book that talks about how the medical system was during Prophet Mohammed (SAW) time. This book contains advices regarding sickness,    physical health, hygiene and healing practices from that time. Our second topic is on Watermelon Musk Melon.

Watermelon Musk Melon

     Watermelon, a refreshing and nutritious fruit has been a major staple fruit in many cultures for centuries. Not only is it a delicious and nutritious fruit but it               also has many health benefits.

    In Arabic, watermelon is called Bathikh and there are 2 types of melon:

•            1.       Green water melon
•            2.       Yellow melon

 Green melon has cold effects and while yellow melon has hot effects. Yellow melon is excessive sweet in nature and thus it increases the heat, and since it also has some cooling effects it quenches the thirst and helps with bile. Because it has natural preservatives, it acts as a digestive laxative. The pulp of the melon is also great when applied on the face since it contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin B2. You can crush a small piece of the pulp and apply the paste on your  face and leave it for 3-5 mins and then rinse off.

 How Prophet Mohammed (SAW) used to consume watermelon as stated in Tib-E-Nabawi:

Prophet Mohammed (SAW) used to eat watermelon with ripen dates to neutralize hot potency with cold potency. Prophet Mohammed (SAW) used to eat watermelon on empty stomach since it cleans the stomach and removes diseases.

     Benefit of Melon Seed:

•          ·         The seed of the melon helps in spot removal from the skin. Now you may think how can we use a seed for a skin treatment. Well just by following                these simple steps.

1.     Separate the seeds from the watermelon and sun dry them for few hours approx. 2-4 hours.

2.     After they are dried, grind a handful amount into fine powder form and then store them in a container.

3.     Add a tablespoon of the powder in yogurt or honey to make a paste and then apply the paste on your face and leave it for 15-20 mins. Then rinse off with luke warm water.

•         ·     Watermelon seeds also help in breaking kidney and bladder stones.     

  It’s said that those who consume watermelon they should eat food afterwards. If not, then their eye sight will be weak and other health issues will arise as             well, so it’s better to be safe than sorry.

There are many other benefits of Watermelon such as:

1.     It reduces swelling in the abdomen.

2.     Reduces constipation

3.     It’s beneficial for the kidney and also increases urine output.

4.     Best for people who have thyroid issue, and joint issues.

5.     Good for pregnancy.

   Conclusion

 Watermelon and melon both play a very important role when it comes to consumption. Both are beneficial for the health as well. These fruits were used as natural treatment at the time of Prophet Mohammed (SAW) therefore such natural methods have always been beneficial. Whether eaten fresh, used in  ancient  medicine, or incorporated into modern health remedies, these fruits are natural gift that people of all ages enjoy.