Middle Eastern & Unani
Greek-Arabic medicine (Unani) and the spice routes: black seed, frankincense, myrrh, saffron and mastic.
- Unani medicine from Greek and Persian roots
- Resins and aromatics
- Black seed: “a cure for everything but death” (a famous saying, not a fact)
35 remedies, best supported first
Cannabis (THC)Nausea & upset stomachStrong proof
CoffeeEnergy & tirednessStrong proof
AlmondsCholesterolGood proof- BarleyCholesterolGood proof
- Beans and lentilsCholesterolGood proof
- Extra virgin olive oilCholesterolGood proof
SennaConstipationGood proof
WalnutsCholesterolGood proof
Black seedBlood sugarPromising proof
CarobDigestion & gut healthPromising proof
ChicoryConstipationPromising proof
DatesWomen's healthPromising proof
FenugreekBlood sugarPromising proof
FigConstipationPromising proof
FrankincenseJoint pain & arthritisPromising proof
Mastic gumDigestion & gut healthPromising proof
Miswak (tooth stick)Mouth, gums & teethPromising proof
MyrrhMouth, gums & teethPromising proof
Olive leafBlood pressurePromising proof
PomegranateBlood pressurePromising proof
SaffronLow moodPromising proof
SpearmintWomen's healthPromising proof
AniseBreathing & asthmaTraditional proof- BarberryDigestion & gut healthTraditional proof
Bay leafDigestion & gut healthTraditional proof
CuminDigestion & gut healthTraditional proof
HennaHair & nailsTraditional proof
HingDigestion & gut healthTraditional proof
HyssopBreathing & asthmaTraditional proof- MarjoramDigestion & gut healthTraditional proof
- RoseLow moodTraditional proof
RuePain & headachesTraditional proof
SumacBlood sugarTraditional proof
WormwoodDigestion & gut healthTraditional proof- Za'atar (wild thyme)InfectionsTraditional proof
Classic blends
- Za'atar A thyme, sumac and sesame mix eaten with olive oil and bread across the Middle East. See it with its ingredients