DATE PALM (PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA L.): A FRUIT SPECIE, ITS NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND PHARMACOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE (IN PERSPECTIVES OF THE QURAN, HADITH)
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Islam is regarded as a complete religion that provides education for every aspect of life. The teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Holy Qur'an are applicable in a variety of fields, including biomedical ethics. A number of plants, notably the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), a significant fruit crop in the Middle East, North Africa, and Arabian Peninsula, are mentioned in the Holy Qur'an as having medicinal characteristics. The Holy Qur'an mentions the date palm more than 20 times, and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) urged Muslims to eat dates as part of a balanced diet. The date fruit has been shown to be useful in treating gastrointestinal disorders, sexual weakness, anemia, toothaches, and many cancers in addition to its traditional usage as a laxative. The leaves of the date palm can be used to manufacture bags, baskets, mats, paper and other things, while the trunk and wood can be utilized as lumber, fuel and other commodities. This study collected data on the date palm's ethno medical significance from the Holy Qur'an, Hadiths, and academic literature. According to the research, the date palm is a useful plant with a variety of practical and medical benefits. In conclusion, the Holy Qur'an recognizes the value of medicinal herbs, which have been utilized for healing since ancient times. In Pakistan, there is a wide variety of medicinal plants, and Allah SWT has produced many natural resources that are good for people.
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