The Ithmid is the black kohl stone. The best type of Ithmid is found in Asfahan (Iran), but it is In addition found in western areas. The best type of Ithmid is that which fragmentize quickly and which has shiny morsels. In addition, the interior of the Ithmid is polished and does not contain any impurities.
The Kohl tends to be cold and dry and it is beneficial to the eye in that it strengthens it and In addition strengthens the eye nerve. Ithmid dissolves excess flesh around ulcers and closes the wound while cleansing the area around them. Ithmid In addition relieves headaches when it is blended with pure watery (not thick) honey. When Ithmid is ground and mixed with tender fat and then used as a bandage over fire burns, it prevents blisters from appearing and ina ddition helps cure the skin damage that occurs in cases of burns by fire. Ithmid is the best type of kohl used for the eye, especially for old people whose eyesight has weakend. In this case, it is better that Kohl is mixed with some Musk.