DATES (Phoenix dactylifera)

"Prophet iftar with Ruthab (wet dates) before the prayer, if no Ruthab, then he takes tamr (dry dates) and if there is no tamr, so he drank the water, mouthful by mouthful" (HR. Abu Daud and Tirmidhi).

Dates are the fruit that comes from a palm tree Arecaceae family of genus phoenix. The scientific name of this fruit is Phoenix dactylifera. This fruit is believed first discovered around the edge of the Nile and the Euphrates region. As for today, palm fruit cultivated in areas that have warmer climates, such as in some Middle Eastern states, Africa, Australia and the Americas. This tree has leaves that little, then there are thorns on leaf stalk and a single root system.

To bear fruit, it takes a long time for the palm tree. At least we have to wait 4 years to 7 years of age in order to bear fruit and the harvest is quite long as well, ie 7 years to 10 years. Dates trees mature in an average of one tree will produce fruit 80 kg to 120 kg per harvest.

Palm fruit has become a staple food in some Middle Eastern countries for thousands of years (until now). If according to an exact science, still unknown origin of the tree, but if glanced at the history of Islam, the palm tree has been used since at the time of the Prophet.

Dates are an important traditional crop in Turkey, Iraq, Arabia, North Africa to Morocco. In Islamic countries, dates and yogurt or milk are the main traditional food for breaking the fast during Ramadan.

But, do we know why the Prophet advocated breaking with dates or water?

Ibnul Qoyyim Rahimahullah describes the hadith,

"The way the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam who break their fast with dates or water, contain very profound wisdom once. Because when fasting, the stomach is empty of any meal. So it is not something that perfectly fits the liver can be supplied directly to all organs of the body and directly into energy, other than dates and water. Carbohydrates contained in dates more easily to the liver and better suited to the condition of the organ. Particularly fresh ripe dates. Liver will be easier to accept that is very useful for these organs as well as can be directly processed into energy. If there are no wet dates, dried dates was good, because it has a high sugar content of the element as well. If there is also, quite a few sips of water to cool the heat of the stomach due to fasting so it can be ready to receive food after it "

Doctors Abdurrauf Hashim Ahmad Ramadan in his book wath Tibb said:

"In the hadith contained great reasons is health. Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam has chosen to prioritize dates and water than others. While the possibility to take other foods is very large, but because there is guidance of divine revelation, the Prophet Shalalllahu' alaihi wa sallam select the type of food dates or water as the best for those who fast. So, that is necessary for people who want to break the fast are the types of foods that contain sugar, liquid that is easily digested by the body and directly rapidly absorbed by the blood, stomach and intestines as well as water as a remedy to eliminate hunger. Substances that contain sugar are glucose and fructose requires 5-10 minutes can be absorbed in the human gut when empty. And the situation occurs in people who are fasting. Type of food rich with the best category is the palm particularly Ruthab (wet dates) because it is rich in elements of sugar, namely glucose and fructose are easily digested and absorbed by the body "

Subhanallah, fruit that is mentioned in the Qur'an (at least, as much as twenty times the name of this fruit is called. Fifteen verse call along with other plants, as a gift of God to mankind) is very fitting to break the fast as the above explanation. That is why, we are encouraged to break their fast with a date as the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad.

But you know, why a lot of dates is called the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad favored sallallaahu 'alaihi wassallam.

The palm fruit is believed to have a myriad of features and benefits that are very good for the human body. It is not only scientifically proven per se, but has also been enshrined in the Holy Qur'an and the Prophet Salallahu 'alahi respectfully.

This fruit has many nutrients that are important and beneficial to the body. Dates that have matured sugar content of 80% and the rest is made up of fat, protein and other mineral products, such as iron, copper, folic acid and magnesium. Dates also contain lots of fiber and also as a source of potassium. Palm fruit contains calories and almost all of the calories came from carbohydrates. Here the nutrient content of the palm fruit. Calcium 52 mg; fat 0.43 g; fiber 2.4 g; Carbohydrates 75 g; Nicotinic acid 2.2 mg; Magnesium 50 mg; Copper 2.4 mg; Zinc 1.2 mg; Sulfur 14.7 mg; Sodium 13 mg; Chloride 271 mg; Glucose 38.5 g; Phosphorus 63 mg; Energy 323 cal; Protein 2.35 g; Vitamin A 90 UI; Vitamin B1 93 mg; Vitamin B2 144 mg; Potassium 667 mg; iron 1.2 mg; Biotin 4.4 mg; folic acid 5.4 mg; Ascorbic acid 6.1 mg; niacin 2 mg; Cobalt 1.9 mg; Fructose 35.5 g; Beta carotene 5 mg.

Types Of Dates

Several types of dates can be found in Arabia, some of them are listed here. Afandi, Ajwah, Anbarah, Baiḍ, Barny, Berḥi, Dhawy, Gharr, Ḥelwah, Ḥelya, Jebaily, Ka'ekah, Khalas, Khoudry, Khuḍab, Lunah, Lubanah, Mabrum, Maktoomi, Medjool, Menaify, Meskany, Mushukah, Rabiyyah, Rashudiah, Safawy, Shishy, Sariyyah, Sawaida, Shahel, Shalaby, Shoukry, Sufry, Sukkary, Suqa'ey, and Wananah.

Privileged Dates

1.   Can Protect the Body of Toxins

Prophet Salallahu 'alahi respectfully once said; "Anyone who takes a seven-point dates, it will be protected from the poison". And indeed, in one story is told there was a Jewish woman who attempted assassination of the Prophet to put poison in the food Prophet at Khaibar War. It turns out the toxins are ingested by him could be neutralized by substances contained in dates. Bisyir Ibn al-Barra’, one of the companions who also eat the toxin died. But the Prophet survived.

2.   Containing Anti-Cancer Substance

In a study in Egypt, it was the cancer has not spread to areas where the population consumes a lot of dates. And later proved that it was because the dates have substances that can kill cancer cells. As it is known, most of the inhabitants of Arabia or who live in the Sahara and the oasis make dates as a staple food.

Dates are one of the specialties in the Middle East. Bedouin Arabs, made of dates on a regular basis. According to a survey, the prevalence of people with cancer and heart disease at a very small bedouin tribes and the lowest compared to other Arab population.

3.   Has the High Sugar Levels

In a hadith narrated by Abu Daud and Tirmidhi, said from Anas, he said, "The Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wassallam, breaking the fast before praying by eating fresh dates, if not then with dry dates, and if not there, he drank a few sips water".

It is clear that in fact dates have good content to restore the body's energy after fasting. And indeed, it dates is the kind of food that is rich in glucose, which can replace sugar substances that dried after a day of fasting.

And another great, why did the Prophet advocated breaking with dates is not without reason. It turns every 100 grams of fresh dates contain 277 calories obtained from 58 percent carbohydrates. And carbohydrate contained in dates also form short chains and easily soluble in water which is fructose. So that the energy provided by the date more rapidly absorbed by the body than when consuming sucrose sugar such as sugar cane.

4.   As a Source of Protein

The content of total protein on a date reaches 1.4 to 1.7 grams / 100 grams of wet dates, the number is estimated to equal the amount of protein found in meat. The protein content in palm fruit will reach its peak at the stage of maturity kimri and continued to decline in line with the degree of maturity of the fruit. Other substances contained in dates such as Threonine, Lysine and isoleucine as essential amino acids and even amounted to hundreds of times more than that contained in apples.

5.   Containing Complete Multivitamin

The content of which is also very important that the content contained on dates is pro-vitamin A (beta carotene), which reached 89 micro grams per 200 grams of fresh fruit. Vitamin A is also beneficial for eye health, so do not be surprised if most people consume palm desert diligently to strengthen auditory and visual focus. Besides palm also contains vitamin B complex, vitamin C and vitamin K, which act as anti-oxidants.

6.   Mineral Resources Element

Palm fruit found to contain a lot of mineral elements that are good for the body, such as phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium, sulfur and chlorine. Serves as phosphorus and calcium to build bones and teeth health, phosphorus also plays an important role as a brain food. Iron is essential for the activity of the formation of hemoglobin and red blood substances so as to prevent anemia.

7.   Rich in Fiber

The fiber contained in the dates was able to prevent the absorption of LDL cholesterol in the intestine. The fiber content in dates also can prevent colon cancer, because the fiber helps to protect the intestinal mucous membrane to reduce exposure to and recall of chemicals.

8.   Very Well For Pregnancy and Childbirth

Doctor Muhammad an-Nasimi in his book, ath-Tibb an-Nabawy wal 'Ilmil Hadith (Medicine Ala Prophet and Modern Science) said that pregnant women who give birth in desperate need of food and drinks that are rich in sugar element. This is because the amount of contraction of the muscles of the uterus when it will release the baby, especially if it takes a long time.

So that the sugar content and vitamin B1 helps to control the rate of motion of the uterus and increase systolic period, the contraction of the heart when blood is pumped into the arteries. And the two elements contained in many wet dates (Ruthab). Ruthab sugar content very easily and quickly digested by the body.

9.   Streamlining ASI and Treating Infertility

Some hormones contained in dates also serves to inhibit the activity of thyroid hormone or gland thyreoidea. And also generating mammary gland hormones, so as to facilitate breastfeeding. Palm juice is also believed to cure infertility.

10. As an antidote Magic

Mentioned in Sahih Bukhari Muslim, hadeeth narrated by Sa'ad bin Abi Waqqas, the Prophet Shalallahu ‘alahi wa sallam said; "Whoever consumes seven points Ajwah dates in the morning, then on that day he would not be affected by poison or magic."

Ajwah dates relating to the privileges, Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani quoting the words of Imam Al-Khathabi also revealed: "Ajwah dates are beneficial for preventing poison and magic because of the prayers and blessings of the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam to Medina Dates, not because the essence own."

Benefits Dates

Here are the benefits of a date for health.

1.   Maintain healthy bones and teeth

Date palm fruit useful to strengthen bones, prevent premature osteoporosis, and strengthen teeth. This is because the palm fruit contains minerals, selenium, manganese, magnesium, and copper is an essential part of the growth of healthy bones and teeth strong. The palm fruit is very good for consumption by the elderly and those who already have bone loss while still young.

2.   Reduce allergic reactions

Palm fruit may reduce allergic reactions. Because ancient fruit that has existed since the 5^th century BC, contains organic sulfur. A study reveals that organic sulfur compounds positively affect approximately 23 million people in America who have seasonal allergies.

3.   The process of blood clotting

Date palm fruit can be useful in the process of blood clotting. This is because the palm fruit is rich in vitamin K and vitamin B-complex. B-complex vitamins such as vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), niacin, pantothenic acid and riboflavin. This vitamin helps the body to regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

4.   Good for the nerves and the brain

Palm fruit contains nutrients and vitamins that are best for the health and nerve function. Potassium contained in the palm fruit is an ingredient to enhance the nervous system that is more responsive and healthy. Can increase brain activity, can be thought quickly, and keeping the focus in the face of a problem.

5.   Overcoming anemia

Anemia caused by iron deficiency. Iron becomes a component of hemoglobin in red blood cells and determine the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. Palm fruit contains iron as much as 0.90 milligram or 100 grams per palm fruit (about 11 per cent of RDA).

6.   Preventing a stroke

Dates can also be beneficial for preventing stroke. This is due dates can eliminate most of the bad cholesterol that can lead to stroke. It is recommended to consume a date.

7.   Preventing coronary heart

Potassium contained in palm is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps to control heart rate and blood pressure.

8.   Smooth defecation

As a laxative food, dates can be useful to smooth bowel movement and prevent constipation. Additionally, the content in dates is also useful to facilitate urination channel and prevent urinary stone disease and prostate.

9.   Maintain eye health

The palm fruit is rich in vitamin A. Vitamin A is a vitamin that maintaining eye health because it contains anti-oxidants. Vitamin A can also conserve moisture and strengthen eyesight.

10. Energy

This is the reason why it is recommended to break the fast with a date. This is because dates are rich in glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Dates can be a snack, especially when you're feeling sluggish.

11. Overcoming constipation

Dates contain high fiber. High fiber is also found in other foods, such as oatmeal. High fiber beneficial to aid the digestive process to make it more smoothly. How to use dates as constipation drug, first soak overnight dates with boiled water. The next time eating dates on the results of the marinade. Drinking water used rendamannya also useful for overcoming constipation.

Behind a million properties, under certain conditions, a date is quite risky for health. Therefore, to note the dose or consume servings a day, do not go overboard. Here are some of the side effects and risks to the health of dates.

1.   Can Increase Blood Sugar Levels

The high natural sugar content of dates increases the risk of blood sugar levels that trigger type 2 diabetes.

2.   Increase Weight

Although it contains high fiber, natural sugar content of dates are also at risk for those who are undergoing a diet program. Not only that, the high calories on dates other than fresh fruit, such as apples, pears, blackberries, and raspberries, making it difficult to control weight.

3.   Risk for Patients with Diarrhea

If you suffer from diarrhea, you should avoid dates because it can trigger vomiting and abdominal fullness.

4.   Stomach Cramps

Dates are a rich source of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. Including a high potassium content, the risk of causing stomach irritation and result in abdominal cramps.

5.   Bloating

Drink a glass of water after eating fresh dates can cause bloating. Although rare, you should be wary.

6.   Tightness in Lungs

This negative effect of dry-textured palm fruit a little rough. Creating the chest, the lungs, uncomfortable and claustrophobic.

7.   Obstruction Intestine

A blockage in the flow conditions of the intestine. This condition is not too worried, but need to watch out to prevent the worst.

8.   Dental Problems

The high content of sugar and carbohydrate the dates can damage teeth if consumed in excess of dates. Should rinse your mouth or brush your teeth after eating dates.

This delicious palm fruit other than beneficial to health is also beneficial for beauty. Benefits of a date for beauty, among others are:

1.   Addressing Sensitive Skin

Palm fruit also contains vitamin B6 and protein which can prevent skin infections and can make your skin fresh. To obtain these results, the fruit can be utilized as a mask that is applied to the face or on sensitive skin that is irritated. How to make a mask by mixing palm is smoothed with a cold yogurt. Then use as a mask and rinse thoroughly.

2.   Body Scrub

This can be a palm fruit body scrub that can soften, cleanse and maintain skin elasticity. How to use it is by mixing fruit juice with apricots and cranberries are then crushed and coupled with as many as half a teaspoon oatmeal. After all mixed it can be readily used as a scrub bath time.

Young dates

Young dates (ruhtob) not readily available such as palm-dates the other. In addition to its well smaller, skin texture rather hard, with the inside white like coconut. In terms of taste, young dateser noticeably astringent - not as sweet as the palm of others and leaving a fresh taste for the audience.

Young dates is a type of palm that is still raw or partially cooked, fresh dates, dates are without going through the drying process as other types of dates are often encountered.

Young dates divided into three groups, namely palm red, green, and yellow. Young dates are also rich in nutrients that are beneficial for the body. Among these are iron, calcium, chloride, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin K. This fruit also has biostin and neurohipofisa hormone that works like oxytocin.

This is the kind of young palm fresh dates that have staying power only a few days if it is not placed in the freezer, it means the fruit will be ripe and mushy if in a few days in the open or not in the freezer.

In addition to health, young date palm is believed to have benefits for couples who wanted to have a baby. Dates red light can improve fertility and care for male vitality. While women during childbirth may be eating dates yellow and green colors that are rich in calcium and iron. Below are other benefits that you can feel from young palm:

1.   Hormone botosin has an important role to increase peristalsis in the blood vessels and the uterus (womb) in women, so as to increase its fertility;

2.   Some Islam health experts advise eating young dates and dried together. Young palm is dry and cold, while dried dates are humid and hot. Two dates with different properties are believed to neutralize medicine and food into the body;

3.   Eating a young date palm can help wives during intercourse with her husband. Because the content of the dates can lead to stimulation of the smooth muscle in the uterus to contract. It will also apply when the wife was giving birth;

4.   The young dates can also be an alternative for lactating mothers who have difficulty getting katuk leaves. The content of oxytocin in this fruit can multiply the production of breast milk for the baby;

5.   The benefits for the health of young palm of which is to control blood pressure, maintaining eye health and care for your skin to stay healthy (vitamin A), lowering the chances of cancer of the mouth, raising the performance of the heart, prevent stroke, to improve your memory.

Young dates safely consumed directly or processed into drinks. If you and your partner want to cultivate, dry fruit to be crushed into powder dates. Then, mix with one teaspoon of honey and brewed with hot water. Dates and honey drink of water is about half an hour before intercourse. Consumption routine for maximum results.

OLIVE (Olea europaea)

Olive is an annual small tree, the young fruit can be eaten raw or after preserved as a refresher. Old fruit is squeezed and the oil extracted into olive oil that can be used for various purposes. The olive tree has a Latin name Olea europaea which is part of the species of smaller plants Oleaceae family, which grows naturally in Africa, the Mediterranean, Arabian Peninsula, to Asia. Many theories about the origin of the olive tree originated, but one that is fairly well accepted is that they were first grown in Asia Minor, between Europe and Asia are now known as the Turkey and Syria. Evidence suggests that humans in this area using olives more than 8,000 years ago. Olive plants have characteristics such as:

-    Grows as a tree or evergreen shrub has a bell-shaped flowers

-    Short and plump, height rarely exceeds 8-15 m (26-49 ft), except Pisciottana greater variety and higher

-    A single leaf with opposite position without stipule, silvery green, oval-shaped with a length of 4-10 cm (1.6 to 3.9 in) and a width of 1-3 cm (0.39 to 1.18 in)

-    Rods wrinkles and twisted

-    Unisexual flowers and fruit ride; small flowers are white hairy, with a calyx and corolla split in ten, two stamens and bifid stigma, usually grow on wood previous year

-    Small fruit in the form of stone fruit, length of 1-2.5 cm (0.39 to 0.98 in) with the seeds have endosperm. Sized fruit is thinner and smaller in wild plants than in cultivation.

Olives begin to bear fruit at the age of five years and can reach thousands of years old, not even been mentioned in some areas the olive tree was estimated to be 4000 years old.

Olives are harvested when still green until it was purple. Canned black olives may contain chemicals (usually ferrous sulfate) which makes black artificially.

The leaves have a design that can withstand evaporation, besides the olive tree has enough endurance to be able to live with just getting a little water.

Ripe olives have a blackish purple color, mostly used for pickles, whereas the oil used to be picked olives that are still green and purple green with medium maturity. In some countries other than the olives used in dishes and cuisines, and some are still used as fodder.

Olive oil is very useful since time maintaining beauty. Not surprisingly, olive oil is often used cosmetic manufacturers. Olive oil comes from olives plant that grows in the Mediterranean region which gives the intensity of the sun that much. Olive oil is very well known in the world of beauty, culinary and even health. This is because the content of nutrients in the olive oil. In every 100 grams of olive oil are a number of nutritional value: Energy 3701 kJ (885 kcal); Carbohydrates 0 g; Fat 100 g {Saturated (14 g), Not monounsaturated (73 g), Not polyunsaturated (11 g), Omega-3 fats (<1.5 g), Omega-6 fats (3.5 to 21 g)}; Protein 0 g; Vitamin E 14 mg (93% of the recommended daily intake for adults); Vitamin K 62 mg (59% of the recommended daily intake for adults).

Benefits of Olives

1.   Cardiovascular Benefits

When free radicals oxidize cholesterol, damaged blood vessels and fat to accumulate in the arteries, which can lead to heart attack. The antioxidant content of black olives can prevent the oxidation of cholesterol, which can help prevent heart attacks. Olives do contain fat, but fat has is a single unsaturated fats are healthy, that are proven to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and increase the good cholesterol in the body. When a diet low in monounsaturated fats altered to improve the content of monounsaturated fat (without increasing the overall amount of fat), the study participants generally decreased levels of blood cholesterol, LDL and LDL:HDL ratio. All these changes reduce the risk of heart attack.

Potassium content in the olive fruit oil is highly efficacious for lowering high blood pressure, so as to prevent the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Recent research also suggests that the monounsaturated fats found in olives (and olive oil) can help lower blood pressure. Oleic acid found in olive - after being absorbed by the body and released into the cell - can change the pattern of the signal at the cell membrane level (particularly change the flow associated with protein G). Changes in the rate of cell membranes can lower blood pressure.

2.   Lose Weight

Monounsaturated fats are found in olive, while replacing saturated fat, can lead to weight loss. Consumption of olive oil have shown the breakdown of fats in fat cells, overcoming a potbelly, and reduce insulin insensitivity.

People who have consumed high amounts of olive consume fewer calories and rarely overweight. Blood tests showed that these people have higher levels of serotonin, a hormone that makes us feel full.

Extract olive oil aroma can make us feel fuller, reducing calorie intake by almost 200 calories per day; according to them.

3.   Prevention of Cancer

The content of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are owned by olive believed to ward off the attack of free radicals, which can slow the growth of cancer cells in the body.

Black olives is a source of vitamin E which is very good, which has the ability to neutralize free radicals in the body fat. Especially when working with stable monounsaturated fats found in olive, vitamin E can make the process more secure cell. When processes such as mitochondrial energy production is not well protected, the resulting free radicals can cause oxidation, damage the mitochondria of cells, and prevents the cells to produce sufficient energy to meet its needs. If the DNA of a cell is damaged, then the DNA can be mutated and become cancerous. Research shows that a diet supplement by consuming olive oil can reduce the risk of colon cancer, together with the benefits gained if you consume fish oil. The research also found that consuming olive oil can reduce the risk of the occurrence of colorectal cancer. In addition, for women who love the use of olive oil, could be expected to give a reduction in consumption on the risk of breast cancer.

4.   Reduce Pain

In olive oil filled antikosidan types of polyphenols, which help protect cells from damage threat. These polyphenolic compounds that contain anti-inflammatory properties. Scientists have a lot of research on the effects of polyphenols, which includes both the bone and digestive health. In another study suggests that olive oil has the potential to increase brain function (cognitive) and memory.

Spanish-style green olives, Kalamata olives style, and presenting a wide variety of olive gives us a variety of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients that can serve as a natural ibuprofen. Olive oil contains oleocanthal, anti-inflammatory fluid. Just as NSAIDs, olive oil is a substance that inhibits the growth of cyclooxygenase (COX). 50 grams (about 3-½ tablespoons) of olive oil per day containing oleocanthal with anti-inflammatory effect similar to 1/10 dose of ibuprofen for adults.

5.   Healthy Skin and Hair

Black olives are rich in fatty acids and antioxidants that moisturize, hydrate and protect. Its most important ingredient is vitamin E. Both are applied directly to the skin or through foods, vitamin E is proven to protect skin from ultraviolet radiation, and protects the skin from skin cancer and premature aging. You can have a healthy and bright skin by washing your face using warm water with a few drops of olive oil into the fragile places, and let it sit for 15 minutes before washing. Be careful to apply olive oil on sensitive areas such as the area around the eyes.

Olive oil can soften the skin of the face and body, with olive oil used as a mask or scrub before showering, doing routine maintenance at least 2 times a week.

For those of you who experience foot skin cracked, olive oil is the right solution for you. This is because the fruit of the olive oil can help in moisturizing dry skin, so the skin of the foot will look moist and smooth.

Olive oil can also be useful to moisturize the lips dry skin, so the skin will appear soft lips and avoid chapped lips. The trick is to rub olive oil on a regular basis every day, doing this treatment two times a day.

The content of linoleic acid in olive oil that will help keep moisture on the skin, skin that does not appear wrinkled at an early age.

How to remove stubborn acne blemishes naturally, can also be made of olive oil. Enough heat the olive oil briefly, then apply on the face that are acne blemishes.

Who often experience hair waving, straightening or contact with chemicals can cause hair damage. Olive oil can work to give a defense to the hair, such as hair lotions. The trick: Rub olive oil on the scalp. Give a massage that seep into the scalp. Then close the hair with a towel for 10 minutes. Combine olive oil consumption, with the benefit of the yolk or the benefits of honey as a mask, to prevent hair loss.

Olive oil can also help hair problems that need to be nutrient dense. Benefits of avocado made into natural hair mask, along with olive oil makes a superb dense hair. How to use it is also quite easy, just apply a mask on your hair, then let stand for a while to sink in and then rinsed.

Owned oil content of olives can nourish the hair and scalp. So it is very effective in addressing the problem of hair and scalp health such as dry hair, hair loss, dandruff and scalp hair problems and others. The trick is to rinse black olive oil to the hair and scalp evenly, then let stand for 20 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with shampoo.

6.   Reduce Allergies

Current research may help explain how the olives help provide the body with anti-inflammatory, especially in situations where there is an allergy. Olive extract has been shown to function as an anti-histamine at the cellular level. By blocking certain histamine receptors (called H1 receptor), a unique component of olive extract helps reduce histamine response in cells. Because histamine is a molecule which can be produced in excess in allergic conditions and a major cause of the inflammatory process, it consumes olives may be able to reverse this effect. It is possible also that the olive has a special role in the anti-allergy diet. Your circulation will improve and you will breathe more easily by consuming olive. Olives can help remind the bloodstream and helps reduce the impact of diseases such as asthma through its anti-inflammatory properties.

7.   Healthy Digestive System

Regular consumption of vitamin E and monounsaturated fat which is owned by the black olives are often associated with a reduction in colon cancer. Both these nutrients help prevent colon cancer by neutralizing free radicals. Protection functions olive oil also has a positive effect on ulcers and gastritis. Olive oil activates the secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones are more natural than drugs, thus reducing the risk of gallstone formation. A cup of black olives also contain 17% of the daily intake of fiber, which supports digestive health by helping distribute food through the system at a healthy pace. This keeps the digestive system from working too hard and support the ideal balance of chemicals and microorganisms population needed for a healthy digestive system.

8.   Source of Iron

Olives, especially black ones, rich in iron. The ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body caused by the presence of iron in the blood. If we lack of iron, the body's tissues do not receive enough oxygen, and we feel cold or weak. Iron also plays an important role in energy production. Iron is an essential component for a number of enzymes, including catalase iron, peroxide and the enzyme cytochrome. Iron also helps produce carnitine, a non-essential amino acid that is important in the process of fat utilization. In conclusion, the immune system depends on the amount of iron available to the body.

9.   Eye Health

One cup of olive contains 10% of the recommended intake of vitamin A each day, which when converted into the form of the retina, it is important for eye health. Olives assist the eye to distinguish light and dark, thus helping vision at night. Vitamin A is also believed effective in treating cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other eye diseases.

10. Increase Glutathione in Blood

Olives proven to increase glutathione in the blood (one of the important antioxidant nutrients in the body). Consuming olive fruit pulp is often associated with elevated levels of glutathione in the blood and an increase in antioxidant capacity.

11. Treating hemorrhoids

Prepare a tablespoon of olive oil (extra virgin), then mix with the powder to taste Seed. Flatten, drink 3 times a day, for one week. The benefits of olive oil to treat hemorrhoids is taken before meals.

12. As Aromatherapy

In addition to the above benefits, a lot of olive oil is also widely used as an aromatherapy oil because it smells distinctive and fragrant. Also used as a massage oil and mask mixture on a variety of beauty products. But beware also use olive oil for side effects.

Side Effects Behind the Benefits of Olive Oil

Olive oil is the possibility of a safe, either consumed directly (as a cooking ingredient) or when applied to the skin. Olive oil is safely provide 14% of total daily calories, from about 2 tablespoons (28 grams) per day. Olive oil has been used safely as part of a Mediterranean-style diet. But there are some special warning for its use:

-    Pregnancy and lactation. There is no information that can become a reference of how olive product safety for pregnant or lactating mothers. Do not use olive oil in an amount greater than the amount typically found in food.

-    Diabetes. Olive oil can lower blood sugar, so diabetics should check their blood sugar while using olive oil.

-    Surgery. Olive oil can affect blood sugar, so use olive oil can affect blood sugar control during the operation. Stop consuming olive oil 2 weeks prior to surgery.

How to Choose Olive Fruit

The olives had been sold in jars and cans, but now many stores that sell in large quantities using barrels (often called the olive bar). Buying olives in bulk gives you the opportunity to experiment with various types that you might not know in advance and to buy according to your needs.

While whole olives are very common, you may also find olives that have been cut, and the olives are stuffed by pepper, garlic, or almond. If you buy olives in bulk, make sure the store has a good sales and maintain the freshness of the olives they sell. Some sellers use oil that has been genetically modified as Canola be avoided.

Avoid buying canned olives. FDA data shows that the level of acrylamide in canned olives is about 1,925 ppb, the black olives. Based on these data, the level of acrylamide higher in canned packaging may be associated with the handling, storage, process (particularly the preservation method and embezzlement), and heating helps increase levels of acrylamide.

When selecting olives, note the label "hand picked". This description does not give you any information about the process of picking olives. Many olives are picked directly by hand, although it is not mentioned on the packaging. Instead, the olives are picked using machines often labeled "hand-picked."

For olive oil, the best processing is oil that is processed using the method ice hot-pressed without the slightest; 20 to 30 times cooler than olive oil using cold-pressed method.

HABBATUSSAUDA (Nigella Sativa)

Prophet said: "There is no disease but in habbatussauda are healing him, except death." (HR. Muslim)

Herbaceous plant, black seed is believed to originate from the Mediterranean region, but bred in various parts of the world, including Saudi Arabia, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Nigella sativa that Latin name. The shape of the small seeds are black so the Arabs named habbatussauda which means black seeds. Of small and stringy (length between 1-2 mm), black, trigonal shape, have a strong flavor and spicy like pepper, black seed is an ordinary fennel flower plant (nigella sativa) buttercup family (Ranunculaceae).

Sometimes there is a misperception among nigella sativa with herbs fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). Nigella sativa flower types, there are two kinds, one bluish purple and the other white. The growth of interest located at the branch, while the leaves grow opposite each other in pairs. Leaves at the bottom of the small and short, while the upper leaves are longer (6-10 cm). The flower stems can reach a height of 12 -18 inches.

Nigella sativa is bisexual plants meaning that it can replicate itself, forms a fruit capsule containing white trigonal seeds. When the ripe fruit capsule, it will open and the seeds that are in it will be on the air and turn black, so-called black seeds. Some countries are known by different names such as: Indonesia (Jintan Hitam), English (Fennel Flower), Egypt (Habat Et Baraka), Italy (Nigella), France (Nigelle), Germany (Nidella), USA (Black Cumin/Black Seed), Europe (Black Caraway).

In English, nigella sativa plant is more often referred to as "love in a mist". In addition nigella sativa, better known and used since ancient times was also called Shonaiz in Persian. The most pertinent point about the black seed is that this plant is part of a holistic approach to health and human daily life. Has a scent, the same shape as sesame seeds, but black, black seed has been used traditionally for a variety of purposes and healing of diseases associated with the respiratory system, the stomach and digestive tract, disorders of the stomach and liver, immune system, and to keep in good health. In this way, the content of nutrients and healing functions that many in this seed can build up the immune system throughout the day, and also provides optimum source to maintain health and cure diseases.

Since 1959, it has more than 200 international studies from the University and articles published in various scientific journals prove lap against products that have been used traditionally. Although pure black seed is a product that is very effective, however, much research has been done to create a mix with other products to give better effect.

Black cumin seed is rich in nutrients monosaccharides (single sugar molecules) in the form of rhamnose glucose, xylose and arabinose. Black cumin seed contains non-starch polysaccharide that serves as a source of dietary fiber which is very useful. Fifteen amino acids make up the protein which contains black cumin seed, including eight of the essential amino acids. Amino acids can not be synthesized in sufficient in our bodies, while we need to keep the weight off. Black seed contains Arginine which is essential for growth. Further chemical analysis found that black cumin seed contains carotene, which is converted into vitamin A by the liver.

Nigella sativa also as a source of calcium, iron, sodium and potassium which play an important role in assisting the role of the enzyme. It also contains fatty acids, especially unsaturated essential fatty acids (Linoleic and Linolenic Acid). Essential fatty acids consist of Alpha-Linolenic Acid (Omega-3) and Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) as forming cells alone can not be formed in the body so as to be nourished or food from outside that contain essential fatty high origin.

Nigella sativa contains nutrients, essential oils and fatty acids. Nigella sativa seed nutrient composition is: 21% protein; 35% carbohydrates; 35-38% fat. Nutrients contained black cumin seeds in 100 g of water content, namely: energy 531 kcal; 20.8 g protein; 1.5 mg thiamin; 0.1 mg riboflavin; 0.5 mg pyridoxine; 5.7 mg niacin; 185.9 mg calcium; 10.5 mg iron; 1.8 mg copper; 6 mg zinc; 526 mg phosphorus; 0.061 mg folacin (Susilo, 2006).

Nigella sativa oil with 1.4% essential oil composition containing: 21.1% carvone; 7.4% α-pinene; 5.5% sabinene; 7.7% β-pinene; 46.8% P-cymene; 11.5% others. Nigella sativa oil also contain fatty acids, namely: 0.5% Myristic acid (C14: 0); 13.7% palmitic acid (C16: 0); 0.1% palmitoleic acid (C16: 1); 2.6% stearic acid (C18: 0); 23.7% oleic acid (C18: 1); 57.9% linoleic acid (C18: 2) (omega-6); 0.2% linolenic acid (C18: 3n-3) (omega-3); 1.3% arachidic acid (C20: 0). Saturated fatty acids and unsaturated conceived nigella sativa oil is: 18.1% saturated acid; 23.8% monounsaturated fatty; 58.1% polyunsaturated acids (Susilo, 2006).

Nigella sativa is also composed of essential oils, fatty oils, d-limonena, simena, glucoside, saponins, bitter substances, jigelin, nigelon, and timokonon. (Republika, 2004) in the form of glucose monosaccharides rhamnose, xylose, arabinose non-starch polysaccharides, arginine, linoleic acid (omega-6), linolenic acid (omega-3) (Wijayakusuma, 2002).

History of Nigella Sativa

Nigella sativa was first discovered in the area of ​​Tutankhamen, Egypt and has an important role in the practice of ancient Egyptian life. This plant grows wild in Mediterranean countries, and is cultivated in Egypt and Syria. Kings at that time must be very careful in using the best plants as medicine.

Dioscoredes, Greek physician in the century, reported that Nigella sativa used to treat headaches, nasal congestion, dental pain, and illness internist. It is also used to promote menstruation and increase milk production.

Muslim leaders, Al Biruni (973-1048), which combines drugs ancestral India and China said that nigella sativa is a type of grain used as nutrients in the 10^th and 11^th century AD.

In a system of medicine in Greco-Arab / Unani-Tibb, which originated from Hippocrates, Galen and Ibnu Sinna, nigella sativa is a healer very valuable in treating dysfunction digestion and hepatitis described as a stimulant for a variety of conditions, and reliever high fever.

Ibn Sinna (980-1037), in his major work "The Canon of Medicine", which is regarded by many as the most famous books in the world of medicine, both in the East or in the West, nigella sativa states vote "stimulate the body's energy and helps recovery from fatigue or lack of spirit".

Various studies provide evidence that nigella sativa significantly in improving the immune system if used all the time. Reference Prophet describe that habbatussauda as a "healer of all diseases except death".

In the countries of the Middle East and the Far East for centuries using nigella sativa to treat ailments including asthma and bronchitis, rheumatism and inflammatory diseases, to increase milk production in pregnant women, treat indigestion, helps keep the immune system, increase ability digestive and disposal, and the fight against parasitic infections. Its oil is used to treat skin diseases such as eczema and boils and to treat cold symptoms.

Indeed many health benefits that can be obtained from nigella sativa is thus not surprising that he is popularly referred to as "the seed of blessing"/"habbatu baraka", which means "grain containing mercy".

Benefits Of Habbatussauda

1.   Habbatussauda Prevent Liver Cirrhosis. Dr. Ghomidi from King Faisal University in Damam doing research on mice to determine the effect habbatussauda emulsion in protecting the liver from toxic substances called carbon tetrachloride. From the study, it was revealed that the administration of habbatussauda emulsion can reduce the toxic effects of carbon tetrachloride on the liver substance. Another study published by the magazine Phytother Res 2003, in which researchers claimed that rats given a smaller habbatussauda oils exposed to the risk of liver damage when given to him toxic substances such as carbon tetrachloride.

2.   Habbatussauda Prevent Liver Cancer. Researchers in Sri Lanka has conducted a study of 60 mice were given a substance diethyl-nitrosamine that could lead to the occurrence of cancer attacks. Most of the mice were given the herb habbatussauda and partly given another herb. The researchers observed the mice for one week, then they examined the liver tissue of the rats, the result is the effect of cancer is much lower in mice that were given habbatussauda. The researchers concluded that the habbatussauda act to protect the liver from the effects against cancer.

3.   Habbatussauda Prevent Colon Cancer. In the magazine Nutr Cancer 2003, the Egyptian Tanta University researchers have conducted a study of 45 rats that had been given a chemical that can cause colon cancer. 30 rats which are also given orally habbatussauda oil. After 14 weeks, the researchers saw no progression of cancer at all, either in the colon, liver, and kidneys in rats given habbatussauda oil. One thing that indicates that the habbatussauda essential oil has the ability to prevent colon cancer.

4.   Habbatussauda Prevent Breast Cancer. In a study published by the magazine Bio Med Sci Instrum 2003, researchers at Mississippi USA found that the use of habbatussauda extract is very effective at inhibiting the growth of breast cancer cells.

5.   Habbatussauda cure Diabetes Mellitus. In the magazine Tohoku J Exp Med, september 2003, researchers in Turkey conducted a study of 50 mice infected with diabetes mellitus with streptozotocin substances given in peritoneum. The rats were divided into two groups. The first group was given habbatussauda essential oils in the peritoneum every day for 30 days. The second group was given liquid mineral without any habbatussauda oil. The researchers found that the administration of habbatussauda oil in mice affected by diabetes causes a decrease in blood sugar levels in rats, as well as elevated levels of insulin in the blood. Moreover, it also led to the increase and improvement of the activity of beta cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin responsible. One thing that indicates that habbatussauda can help treat diabetes.

6.   Habbatussauda Treating Allergies. A study published in the German magazine Tohoku J Exp Med 2003, the researchers conducted a study of 125 patients affected by allergies (sinusitis, bronchial asthma, and eczema caused by an allergy). All these allergy sufferers are treated with habbatussauda oil with a dose between 40-80 mg/kg of body weight during the day. The results showed an improvement in symptoms in each patient with bronchial asthma, sinusitis, or eczema. The researchers concluded that habbatussauda oil is very effective as a supplement drugs to treat diseases caused by allergies.

7.   Habbatussauda Treating Asthma. Since many years, habbatussauda is used to treat cough and bronchial asthma. Researchers from King Saud University, Riyadh, has conducted research on the influence thymoquinone (which is the main active substance in the habbatussauda oil) to the trachea of ​​guinea pig (boar). The results showed that muscle loosening thymoquinone efficacious trachea, meaning that he loosen the trachea and bronchi. This will help the treatment of bronchial asthma.

8.   Habbatussauda Protecting Gastric. Dr. M. El-Dakhakhny of Egypt's Alexandria University, conducted a study habbatussauda influence in protecting the lining of the stomach from the wounding caused by alcohol in mice. Thus, it is evident that the habbatussauda oil efficacious as an effective protector of influence that can hurt the stomach caused by alcohol.

9.   Habbatussauda as Antioxidant. In the magazine publication Vet Med Clin J Med 2003, the researchers conducted research to determine the effect habbatussauda in preventing oxidation in mice were given a substance carbon tetrachloride. A number of rats given habbatussauda oil through the peritoneum. The researchers found that habbatussauda oil reduces the levels of fat oxidation and enhances the activity of anti-oxidation (antioxidants). It is well known antioxidants help protect the body from the effects of free radicals that cause tissue damage and the onset of some diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, dementia etc. Another study published in the journal Drug Chem Toxicol 2003, confirms the effect of anti-oxidation (antioxidants) in the habbatussauda oil.

10. Habbatussauda Lowers Cholesterol and Blood Sugar. In Morocco, the researchers put through research on the effects of habbatussauda oil on cholesterol levels and blood sugar in mice. The mice were given 1 mg/kg of static Seed oil for 12 weeks. At the end of the study, cholesterol levels fell by 15%, down 22% triglyceride fat, blood sugar dropped 16.5% and 17.5% rise in hemoglobin levels. This indicates that the habbtussauda oil effectively lower cholesterol and blood sugar in humans.

11. Habbatussauda Protect Cardiovascular. Already commonplace known that the increase homosisitin substances in the blood increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, cerebral vascular and peripheral blood vessels. The scientists discovered that administration of folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 can lead to decreased levels in the blood homosisistin. From here, researchers from the University of King Saud of Saudi Arabia, conduct research to determine the effect of habbatussauda on homosisitin blood levels. The results are published in the journal Int J Cardiol, January 2004. The researchers gave thymoquinone substance (the active substance in the habbatussauda) to a group of mice (100 mg/kg), in 30 minutes, for a week. The researchers found that giving thymoquinone substance can be an effective deterrent against rising homosisitin. This indicates that habbatussauda can protect the heart and blood vessels.

12. Habbatussauda as Lowering Blood Pressure.  In a study conducted by Dr. M. El-Dakhakhny Therapy published by the magazine, in 2000, conducted research on the effect of the habbatussauda extract (0.6 ml/kg daily) in shed disposal of urine and lowers blood pressure. Blood pressure fell by 22% in mice treated with the habbatussauda extract, whereas mice treated with righteousness (blood pressure lowering drugs are popular) decreased only 18%. Disposal of urine in mice treated habbatussauda has also increased.

13. Habbatussauda Prevent Kidney Failure. Researchers from the University of Al-Azhar to do research on the influence thymoquinone (the active substance in the habbatussauda) for renal failure who deliberately inflicted on rats through a substance doxorubicin. It is seen that thymoquinone leads to reduced discharge of urine protein and albumin, and it really efficacious to prevent oxidation and slow down the negative factors that affect the kidneys. This indicates that thymoquinone could have a role to prevent kidney failure.

14. Habbatussauda as Rheumatic Drugs. In a study published Phytother magazine, September 2003, researchers at the Aga Khan University Pakistan found that habbatussauda extract suppresses the production of nitric oxide, where it can interpret habbatussauda effect in relieving joint infections. From the University Faishol Damam, Dr. Ghamidi promoted to the study published in the journal J.Ethno Pharmacol, 2001, that habbatussauda efficacious as analgesic and anti-arthritis.

15. Habbatussauda Killing Bacteria. Dr. Mursi pass from Cairo University study published in 2000 to determine the effect habbatussauda against bacteria. He examined 16 different types of gram-negative bacteria and 6 types of gram-positive bacteria. Most of the bacteria were exposed to the influence of habbatussauda extract.

16. Habbatussauda Development Inhibiting Fungi. In a study published in February 2003 Phytother magazine, researchers from the University of Aga Khan Pakistan deliberately infecting mice with the fungus Candida albicans and then treated with the habbatussauda extract. The researchers found that severely hampered the development of the fungus.

Habbatussauda Side Effects

Black cumin plant is one of the herbs that are very nutritious for health such as treating various kinds of diseases and tackle the problem of beauty. Even the efficacy of this plant has been well known since the time of Prophet Muhammad SAW. At that time Prophet been used as a medium of black cumin plant medicine to treat various types of diseases that are very powerful.

Although this medicinal plant has a myriad of benefits that are good for health, it does not mean these plants can be used at will. But you should know, if the black cumin plant has side effects that can lead to thermal effects are not recommended for consumption for pregnant women. This is because, the effect of the heat generated from black cumin can cause miscarriage in pregnant women younger. Therefore, for pregnant women is not recommended to consume various types of products using basic ingredients of black cumin plant.

According to the results of research conducted by Anwar Gilani along with his friends other than the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, The Aga Khan University Meedical College, Karachi, Pakistan, which was published by the Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences in 2004 concluded that if a person who is young pregnant, if consuming cumin with excessive doses can cause miscarriage in pregnancy. After it was confirmed by the study researchers from India who tried to prove to pregnant rats, mice were given injections of extracts of black cumin. Results found that the ethanol content contained in black cumin capable of causing induction in mice with gestation of 14 to 16 post coitum.

From the results of research conducted two researchers have proved that black cumin plant is not good for consumption by pregnant women and especially if her pregnancy was still very young because it can lead to miscarriage. In addition, plants consume excessive black cumin also can damage the health of the body, both men and women. This medicinal plants should be consumed in reasonable quantities only. To prevent unwanted things, you should consult your physician first before consume this plant.

HONEY

Honey and bees have extraordinary privileges that are listed in a separate surah in the Qur'an. Study scientifically the efficacy of honey has also been investigated by the leading Muslim scientists in the golden era of Islam, namely Ibnu Sinna (890-1037 AD). The father of medical world and the great Muslim thinkers in the 10^th century AD was registered as a doctor to review the efficacy of honey in terms of health and medicine.

During this time, people are more familiar honey bee products are most popular and efficacious in overcoming various ailments. However, if we take the wisdom of Surah an-Nahl verse 69, we will know bee products that can be used as medicine is not limited to the honey. Bee products other than honey may be in the form of royal jelly, pollen (bee pollen) and bee propolis. As the word of Allah in the Qur'an Surah An-Nahl verse 69:

"Then eat from every (kind of) fruit and travel the paths of your Lord, which have been made easy (for you). From the belly of bees came out drink variety of colors, in which there is a cure for human medicine. Verily in this is truly there are signs of the greatness of God for those who reflect. "[QS. An-Nahl: 69]

Citing a letter An-Nahl verse 69 above, it is explained that the material can be used as a cure for humans is the material out of the belly of bees with a variety of colors. In that paragraph also does not state specific drugs to specific disease and facts on the ground prove that various diseases can be cured through bee products, especially propolis bees.

In the Qur'an clearly explained how bees commanded by God to make a nest by taking food (sap) from various types of plants to be used as honey and other bee products, including propolis as a cure for various diseases. Bees are indeed privileged creature, he is a creature of Allah the benefit and enjoyment for mankind.

Honey is a viscous fluid produced by bees or other insects from the nectar of flowers, resembling syrup but the resulting flavor is sweeter honey. The sweet taste is present because there is substance mono saccharides, glucose and fructose which they also equally provide sweetness in sugar.

Most of the content of honey is sugar and the amount of vitamin or mineral little more. There are also several other compounds that are considered as an antioxidant such as chrysin, pinobanksin, catalase and vitamin C. Because few water activities make the microorganisms can not be grown in the liquid honey.

Color and type of honey produced by bees depends on the source of nectar. Therefore, in every honey is no difference in taste, aroma, and efficacy. It also depends on the components contained in the plant which is the source of nectar.

Estimating Quality Of Honey

High-quality honey usually has a very high viscosity. Thus, you are advised to buy honey that is not watered. Additionally, you can not choose the honey is bubbly. Froth that of the honey show that the honey has undergone fermentation. So the quality is very low.

The assumption in society that honey is filled in bottles and burst when it is closed is a wrong assumption. Honey that has erupted that has undergone fermentation, because it contains a lot of carbon dioxide (CO₂).

There is also a belief in society that measures high-quality honey by means of using lighters. It could be a match dipped in honey can quickly burn because honey has been contained alcohol. Measuring honey ants could not be guaranteed. Honey that tastes already sour, will not be visited by ants.

In addition, to obtain high-quality honey, you have to taste it. When the already sour taste of honey, then the quality is very low. Besides has undergone fermentation, the honey has also become vinegar.

The quality of honey is determined moisture content, sugar, and hidroksimetilfulfurat (HMF). Based on the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) Honey No. 012 545 In 1994, the water content of the honey contained a maximum of 22 percent weight per weight. Even then still fairly high, because the standard FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the world) the default is 20 percent.

Honey contains high moisture content will be quickly degraded quality because it is very easy to ferment. Honey is an ingredient that is hidroskopik. Ie, materials that strongly absorb water. If the honey is left open, then the honey will draw water from the air.

High-quality honey should also contain sucrose sugar that is not too high. Sucrose concentration in honey is based on ISO standards, should not be more than 10 percent.

Sucrose concentration on results from honey that harvested young or cooked so harvested. It resulted in the invertase enzyme that of the honey off. In fact, this invertase enzyme whose function is to convert sugar into mono saccharide long chain.

Benefits of Honey

Honey is a healing gift of God to mankind. Modern science has proved that honey has a value or benefit of exceptional treatment. Honey can eliminate harmful substances that may have been deposited in the blood vessels and intestines. Honey is very useful when used as an ointment. Honey also has a wide variety of benefits when consumed and mixed with a drink. Honey has been proven to be very useful for parents in maintaining stamina. Honey can boost the immune system and is able to fight the disease, the honey helps to remove phlegm from coughing when your body is suffering from a cold. Honey is very nutritious and soften the bowel when taken regularly.

Honey helps cleanse the liver and aids in the production of urine. Honey mixed with warm water half an hour before bed will help you to sleep more comfortably.

Give 1 drop of honey in each eye in the morning and before bedtime, will lubricate your eyes, preventing eye infections, improving eyesight and, insya Allah, to protect your eyes from vision loss.

Honey, when mixed with a little oil habbatussaudda and dropped into the eye, can cure patients with cataract thus 70%. One drop in each eye before going to bed is enough. In Indonesia, this information is known by many scholars. If the shed three drops of this mixture on the chicken livestock drinking water for you, then you will find chickens be healthier than other normal chicken, less fat, more savory taste and in many cases, the chickens more quickly recover from influenza. Subhanallah

Honey is an excellent preservative. Fruit and even meat that has been dipped in honey will stay fresh for a few months at a time. Even the bodies were smeared with honey can be stored longer. Honey is several thousand years old were found in Egyptian tombs looks and even feels fresh. Honey has anti-decay properties of exceptional. Honey will kill the lice in the hair and even lice eggs, but on the other hand, can make hair more beautiful and softer as well as helping to grow faster.

If lick of honey on an empty stomach it will help rid the body of mucus and phlegm. Honey will eliminate harmful substances and mixtures of the stomach. It also has a similar effect on the kidneys and liver. In addition to the drug content and nutrient present in honey, there are additional benefits that God has given to us is a substance of food to taste very delicious, refreshing drinks, and sweeteners are very good for consumption together tea instead of sugar who have gone through the processes that harm. The ancient people rely on their honey as the primary sweetener. Sugar found in modern times along with a variety of negative health problems associated with eating too much refined white sugar.

Benefits of honey very much at all, other than to the health of honey is also beneficial for a variety of diseases and other complaints related to the human body. Here are the benefits of honey for human health.

1.   Reduce the Symptoms of Allergies and Asthma. Honey is an anti-inflammatory agent which is a natural remedy to reduce symptoms of allergies and asthma. Honey in the body very effectively handle sneezing caused by allergies to an object.

2.  Prevent Bacteria. Honey is also an anti-bacterial agent that protects the body from bacterial infections that cause disease, when used to treat burns can naturally protect against bacteria. In addition, it also handles the scars from insect bites, such as bees.

3.   Lose Weight. In honey there are three compounds that are needed by the body, namely vitamins, minerals and amino acids. These three natural ingredients served as a controller of weight (if a high-derived and vice versa) so as to make you free from obesity.

4.   Cough and Sore Throat. To cure unremitting cough accompanied by intense itching in the throat you can make tea with honey mixed with lemon and warm water. After tea do not forget to drink water in order to compound the creator of sweetness in the honey and lemon are not left behind in the throat.

5.  Maintain Digestive Function. Regularly drink one glass of milk with the addition of two tablespoons of forest honey is very good for maintaining gastrointestinal function, especially if you drink before bedtime.

6.   Providing Energy Supplement. If the body feels tired because the work is quite strenuous, at intermission honey drink a cup of tea without sugar. Honey is an additional energy supply because in it there are quite a lot of carbohydrate content. If you are an athlete, would often move and often experience fatigue. Natural glucose in honey is also providing instant energy boost that increases the body's performance rapidly.

7.  Improve Immune System. The body will be more resistant to bacterial infections that cause disease if every day you provide enough nutrients. To supplement the nutrients are lacking, you can consumption of honey as an ingredient every day required intake your body.

8.   Overcoming Insomnia. Based on a study mixture of cinnamon, ginger and honey are used as herbal tea can soothe the body when the night beset insomnia or sleeplessness.

9.   Maintain Hair Condition. Honey is famous for its health giving properties of hair. You can take care of hair growth, prevent hair loss and other hair problems in the away simply by the consumption of honey every day.

While the following are benefits of honey for beauty:

1.   Lifting Dirt: Make a mask of honey, then leave for 30 minutes to dry, the last rinse your face with warm water using a clean cloth. This treatment can you do after work, in order to remove dirt or dust particles that stick in the face area.

2.   Skin Lightening: Honey mixed with tomatoes can be used as a scrub to whiten skin of the hands and feet. First you create a first honey with tomatoes that have been finely ground, forming a thick paste. Apply on the skin throughout the body (except the face) and rest for 15 minutes so that the content of the two materials work to tighten the skin, then wash and feel the freshness generated.

3.  Eliminate Acne Scars: Honey helps the formation of collagen needed skin to look younger, besides collagen also can eliminate acne scars. You can apply the usual honey to the skin regularly.

4.   Natural Hair Conditioner: Use a mixture of honey and olive oil to rub the hair after shampooing. Leave for an hour stuck to the scalp and hair, then wash with cold water. You will feel the hair shiny and soft in an instant.

5.   Slowing Aging: One tablespoon of honey has been able to delay the degenerative process of your skin. If a dose is added you will help prevent aging by maintaining firmness and skin elasticity.

6.   Create a rubbery skin: If you want to have a smooth and supple skin, try mixing 3 tablespoons of rosewater with 1/4 cup honey. Then apply on the skin for 15 minutes. If you already wipe with clear water.

7.   Moisturize Skin: Honey can reduce the negative impact of skin burned by the sun. If you are a woman who is often assigned to work in the outdoors, it is important to treat the skin with honey after work in order to maintain skin health.

8.   Wash Hair: you can mix your regular shampoo with honey to taste to wash your hair, it's just that you have to let the two materials are attached to the hair for 2 hours so that its contents can treat damaged hair.

9.   Treat Scars On Face: Combine the almond oil, milk powder, lime juice together to make a face mask that can treat scars. Before use, mix the three ingredients you keep in the refrigerator for one week.

10. Overcoming Lips Dry and Cracking: Honey is far better as lip balm for its prowess in moisturizing the lips dry and cracked.

11. Maintaining Skin Softness: Make a scrub of ground peanuts, honey and lemon juice. Rub the skin of the hands and feet for 5 minutes and then wash. Peanuts will be in charge of peeling skin, lemon juice helps to remove dirt and honey will nourish the skin soft.

12. Overcoming Premature Skin Wrinkles: A mixture of onion juice mixed with honey is very powerful to overcome skin wrinkles at a young age.

Caution

-    Better not be given to infants, spores of Clostridium botulinum have been found even in a small percentage of honey in North America. It is not dangerous to adults and children, but the baby could have a serious reaction, especially of less than 1 year. Do not add honey to baby food or used as a sedative to calm a fussy baby.

-    Honey also contains sugar, so do not consume excessive for example, in one bottle. It has a high calorific value and will lead to high sugar levels.

-    Health benefits of honey for a very large, but certainly should be used wisely and do not consume excessive.