The herb section includes Neurada precumbens, cumin, Armenian cucumber, garlic, ginger, grapes, pumpkin, leek, lentil, mustard plant, onions, aloe vera, barley, chard, Citrullus colocynthis and Nigella sativa (black cumin). The Islamic Botanical Garden in Sharjah displays 52 plants that are mentioned in the Quran, Sunnah and Hadith. Biodiversity, which means the diversity of life, describes all aspects of biological diversity, especially species richness, ecosystem complexity and genetic variation. High-energy date fruits have been placed high on the diets of the health conscious. The trees, shrubs, and herbs are presented in an innovative way with their scientific names in Arabic and English and a list of their medicinal properties and health and nutritional benefits. Among the plants are tamarisk, Christs thorn, palms, Punica granatum (pomegranates), grapes, figs, olives, basil, eucalyptus, ginger, Acacia tortilis, Buxus dioica, Salvadora persica and Lawsonia inermis. Dates are historically regarded to be of high nutritional value and are a key source of food in the region. For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most-Merciful. Traditional Sri Lankan plant-based remedies include boiling the buds of the pomegranate tree and taking it as a tea to treat either diarrhea or bronchitis. The juice of the waxy leaves can be used as a laxative, its bitterness stimulates the stomach and increases digestive capacity. The present communication is designed to be a quick scientific reference for Botanist practiced both basic and applied aspects of plant research as well as for both under-graduate and post-graduate students studying general botany. Today, we have collected the names of plants and trees mentioned in the Holy Quran. Khatibi, A., A.H. Shah, A.M. Ageel, M.S. In addition, plants provide nourishment, medicines, shelter, fuel, and clothing to humankind and animals alike. Epub 2020 Nov 25. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Eastern markets are the primary destination for pomegranates. Ancient Egyptians were buried with pomegranates, while in Greek mythology, the earth goddess, Demeter, is said to have lost her daughter Persephone to the god of the underworld, Hades, because Persephone had accepted one single pomegranate grain. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. It is said to strengthen muscles, activate thinking and stimulate memory, and is popularly known as philosophers food because of this. (Surat Al-Anam 6:141). Plants (Basel). Exploring Muslims' Health-Related Behaviours in Portugal: Any Impact on Quotidian Community Pharmacy Practice? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Trees, which cover a third of the earths surface, regulate the climate of the earth by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. According to the Convention on Biological Diversity, biodiversity means The variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diversity within species, between species and ecosystems (UNEP, 1992). They are living beings in their own right, worshipping and glorifying Allah in a manner that we cannot perceive. Conclusion: and for improving diets and general health (El-Batanony, 1986). 4 0 obj Beetroot is said to clear blocked veins, and spleen and kidney disorders.