Pak J Pharm Sci, 2013 Mar;26(2):307-14
This study was carried out during 2005-2008 to identify
existing plant species visited by workers of honeybees for nectar and pollen
collection in Dera Ismail Khan (D.I.Khan) District, Pakistan. The honeybee
species investigated in the area were, rock bee (Apis dorsata F.), little bee
(A. florea F.) and European honeybee (A. mellifera L.). A detailed list of 86
plant species both wild and cultivated was prepared, out of which 12 species,
Phulai (Acacia modesta Wall.), Sarsoon (Brassica campestris L.), Kaghzi nimboo
(Citrus aurantifolia L.), Khatta (C. medica L.), Malta (C. sinensis (L.) Osbeck.),
Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.), Date (Phoenix dactylifera L.), Barseen
(Trifolium alexandrianum L.), Shaftal (T. resupinatum L), Makai (Zea mays L.),
Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana Lam.) and Jher beri (Z. numularia (Burm. f.) Wight
& Arn.,) were found as major sources (table 1) for the production of
surplus honey in a year at different localities in the District. Among the
minor sources various plant species were included (table 2). These plants fill
the flowering gaps between the major sources in various parts of the year and
help in continuous supply of food to honey bees...
Religion, human civilizations and history all have regarded
honey a valuable and sacred food. It has been used by the ancient civilization
for the purpose of mummification. Medicinal use of honey was very common among
all nations of the ancient civilizations (SMEDA, 2009).
Both the Holy Quran (Holy book of Muslims) and Ahadith [Sayings
of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam)] refer to honey as a
healer of diseases.
The Holy book (Quran) says: And your Lord inspired the bees,
saying: “Take your habitation in the mountains and in the trees and in what they
erect. “Then, eat of all the fruits, and follow the ways of your Lord made easy
(for you).” There comes forth from their bellies, a drink of varying colour,
wherein is healing for men. Verily, in this is indeed a sign for people who
think" [Al-Nahal: 68, 69].
According to Ahadith, Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaiyhi
Wassallam) strongly recommended honey for healing purposes:
1. Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri: A man came to the Prophet
and said, "My brother has some abdominal trouble." The Prophet said
to him "Let him drink honey." The man came for the second time and
the Prophet said to him, 'Let him drink honey." He came for the third time
and the Prophet said, "Let him drink honey." He returned again and
said, "I have done that ' The Prophet then said, "Allah has said the truth,
but your brother's abdomen has told a lie. Let him drink honey." So he
made him drink honey and he was cured (Farooqi, 1998).
2. Narrated Ibn 'Abbas (Radiyallahu Anhu): The Prophet
(Sallallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) said, “there are three sources for healing: use
of honey, bleed patient by suction through a cupping-glass and branding with
fire."But I forbid my followers to use (cauterization) branding with
fire." (Sahih Bukhari) (Farooqi, 1998).
3. Narrated Aisha (Radiyallahu Anha): The Prophet (Sallallahu
Alaiyhi Wassallam) used to like sweet edible things and honey (Sahih Bukhari)
(Farooqi, 1998).
4. Narrated Anas (Radiyallahu Anhu), reported: I served
drink to Allah's Messenger (Sallallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) in this cup of mine:
Honey, Nabidh, Water and Milk [Sahih Muslim] (Farooqi, 1998).
5. In another tradition, the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam)
said: "Make use of the two remedies: Honey and the Qur'an" (Khan,
1989). Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) has pointed out many benefits
of honey more than 1400 years ago.
Thus, one could use the above Remedies with the intention
(niyyah) of a Sunnah, and through its Barakah one will be rewarded for fulfilling
a Sunnah, as well as, receive its cure, Insha-Allah…
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