Sugaring is an ancient Arabic hair removal technique that has been used for thousands of years in Middle East. Facial hair or body unwanted hair can be embarrassing for women. No woman wants to hear “she looks like a man”.…
Za’atar (zaatar, zahtar) is the Arabic word for thyme, or for a spice mixture, in which the major ingredient is thyme. Za’atar is a very popular Arabic spice used for cooking and eating with meats, veggies, rice, and breads. Za’atar…
Thyme can be used as a home remedy to treat many ailments, such as bronchitis, cough, sore throat, cold, fever, and menstrual cramps. Studies have confirmed that, a combination of thyme extract and ivy (or primrose root) is effective in…
Thyme is an Arabic and European remedy that can be used to expel intestinal parasites, such as tapeworms and hookworms. Thyme originates from the Mediterranean region. Ancient Egyptians used thyme as an embalming agent, and ancient Greeks used it for…
Acacia senegal (gum arabic) has soothing, pain relieving, antibiotic and anti-microbial properties. It can be used to help treating cough, sore throat, mouth ulcers, cavities, wounds and gastrointestinal disorders. Gum arabic can be used as a chewing gum to help…
Pomegranate Peels are used in Arabic remedies to treat wounds, burns, sore throat, mouth ulcers, indigestion, diarrhea and other disorders. Pomegranate is known for its taste of seeds and health benefits. It is said that pomegranate seeds contain vitamin C…
Date is a delicious fruit. Dates can be used to help treat constipation, cough, sore throat, fever, and nervous disorders. As one of Arabic remedies, dates are said to have laxative effect, and can be used to treat constipation. How…
miswak (Arak, Salvadora persica) has been used as a natural toothbrush for cleaning teeth for centuries in Middle East. Arak is a short evergreen tree. A miswak is a fibrous stick prepared from the arak tree. A miswak may be…
Millions of women suffer from irregular menstruation and painful periods. Most of their doctors do not know how to treat these health problems. All they can do is giving the patients some kind of pain killers. Women with irregular menstrual…
Myrrh is a well known natural remedies which can be used for skin care and dental care. Myrrh is a traditional medicine which has been used for thousands of years. As of 2008, there is still 35% of Saudi Arabians…
