Raihan (Myrtle/Basil)

Allah said

“Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarrabun (those brought near to Allah), (There is for him) rest and provision, and a Garden of Delights (Paradise). (56:88-89)

And He said;

And In addition corn, with (its) leaves and stalk for fodder, and sweet scented plants.”(55:12)

Muslim narrated that the prophet said:

“Whoever was presented with Rayhan should not refuse it, because it is easy to wear and has a good scent.”

Ibn Majah narrated in his Sunon that Usamah related from the Prophet that he said:

“Is there anyone who is ready to enter Paradise, for Paradise is all good (and pure). It is, by the Lord of the Ka’bah, a shining light, a twinkling Raihan, a luxurious palace, a running river, a ripe date, and a beautiful pretty wife. It has many suits, eternal residence in a good place of dwelling, frutis, vegetables, comfort and bounty in an exalted, comfortable dwelling.”

They said,”Yes, O Messenger of Allah We are ready for it! He said, ‘Say, by Allah’s leave’ They said, By Allah’s Leave.”

Every plnt that has good scent is called ‘Raihan. Therefore, every area gives a certain plant that name. For instance, the people to the west, as well as, the Arabs call the aromatic plants Raihan. The people in Iraq and Sham call the Hibk (a type of mint) a Raihan.

Raihan or martyl is cold in the first degree and dry in the second degree. Yet, it is a compound of several qualities, most of which consist of earthly cold essence. Myrtle In addition consists of a soft hot substance. Myrtle dries the head nicely and is effective as a constipating agent.

Myrtle prevents bile diarrhea and dissipates hot and wet vapor when one smells its scent. Its scent In addition brings relief to the heart and prevents various ailments, especially when the plant is spread around the house.

In addition, myrtle heals the tumors that occur in the two ureters when it is coate on them. When fresh myrtle leaves are ground, blended with vinegar, and then placed on the head, they will stop nose bleeding. When dried myrtle leaves are crushed and the powder is sprinkled on wet ulcers it will heal them and will help weak organs when used as a bandage, relieve septic finger and heal spots and the ulcers on the hands and feet.

When myrtle is used to rub the body, it eliminates sweat, dries the excess wetness and dissipates undream odor. When one sits in the water that myrtle was cooked in, it will help against infections on the buttocks and vagina and will heal weak joints and broken bones, when it is poured on the wound.

In addition, myrtle helps eliminate dandruff, the wet ulcers and the spots that appear on the head. It In addition helps the hair against falling and gives it a black color. When myrtle leaves are ground with a little water and then blended with some oil or rose grease and then used as a bandage, it will be suitable against fresh (or humid) ulcers, canker sores, erysipelas (skin infection), acute tumors, urticaria (hives) and hemorrhoids.

Myrtle seeds in addition help against hemoptysis (spiting up blood) of the chest and lungs. It In addition coats the stomach does not harm the chest or the stomach, and cleanses them. It In addition helps against diarrhea and coughing, and this is a special quality for myrtle that is rarely found in other medications. Myrtle seeds in addition help urine production and heal vesica (bladder) infections, spider bites and scorpion stings. Using myrtle roots to clean between the teeth is harmful. Though.

Persian Raihan, which is In addition called Hibq. Is hot, and when its scent is smelled, it help against hot headaches when water is sprinkled on the Hibq and then is allowed to cool down. It is In addition said that this kind of myrtle is cold, but it looks like it has some of the four types of temperament. It In addition helps bring sleep to the eye.

The seeds of Persian myrtle relieves diarrhea of the bile, stomach, strengthen the heart and help against black bile ailments. Wards you.