Some Head Diseases According to TCM Part 2 ( A Hajj Series on Illnesses During Hajj)

by Tawfeeq Abu-Zaynab

Lice Part 2

وَأَتِمُّوا۟ ٱلْحَجَّ وَٱلْعُمْرَةَ لِلَّهِ ۚ فَإِنْ أُحْصِرْتُمْ فَمَا ٱسْتَيْسَرَ مِنَ ٱلْهَدْىِ ۖ وَلَا تَحْلِقُوا۟ رُءُوسَكُمْ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ ٱلْهَدْىُ مَحِلَّهُۥ ۚ فَمَن كَانَ مِنكُم مَّرِيضًا أَوْ بِهِۦٓ أَذًۭى مِّن رَّأْسِهِۦ فَفِدْيَةٌۭ مِّن صِيَامٍ أَوْ صَدَقَةٍ أَوْ نُسُكٍۢ ۚ

Complete the pilgrimage and minor pilgrimage for Allah. But if prevented ˹from proceeding˺, then ˹offer˺ whatever sacrificial animals you can afford. And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal reaches its destination. But if any of you is ill or has a scalp ailment ˹requiring shaving˺, then compensate either by fasting, charity, or a sacrificial offering. 

وَعَنْ كَعْبِ بْنِ عُجْرَةَ ‏- رضى الله عنه ‏- قَالَ: { حُمِلْتُ إِلَى رَسُولِ اَللَّهِ ‏- صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏-وَالْقَمْلُ يَتَنَاثَرُ عَلَى وَجْهِي, فَقَالَ: " مَا كُنْتُ أَرَى اَلْوَجَعَ بَلَغَ بِكَ مَا أَرَى, تَجِدُ شَاةً ? قُلْتُ: لَا.‏ قَالَ: " فَصُمْ ثَلَاثَةَ أَيَّامٍ, أَوْ أَطْعِمْ سِتَّةَ مَسَاكِينَ, لِكُلِّ مِسْكِينٍ نِصْفُ صَاعٍ " } مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ ‏ .‏

Ka'b bin 'Ujrah (RAA) narrated, ‘I was carried to the Prophet (ﷺ) and the lice were falling over my face. He said, “I did not know that your disease is hurting you as much as what I see. Can you sacrifice a sheep?” I said, ‘No.’ He then said. “Fast for three days or feed six poor people, half a Sa’ each.” [Agreed upon]

Lice are considered an external invasion, affecting the skin and hair. These pests, known as lice, thrive by feeding on human blood, causing itching and discomfort. TCM views them as

In the realm of TCM, lice infestations can be attributed to a couple of key imbalances. Firstly, a Deficiency in Blood may create an environment conducive to lice, as it reflects a weakened state of overall health. This Deficiency can be due to various factors including poor diet, stress, or chronic health issues. 

Secondly, an imbalance which  disrupt the body's natural defense that causes these external pathogens, particularly in the Lung meridian, may also contribute to vulnerability to lice. This imbalance could manifest as weakened immune responses, making the scalp an easier target for infestation. 

Another formula that is very effective in treating lice is the formula below, a two herb combination.

Fructus Cnidii     Dries Dampness, kills parasites and stops itching topically.
Radix Stemonae     Expel parasites and kills lice.
  • Itching
  • Crabs
  • Insect dermatitis
  • Eczema
  • Allergic dermatitis
  • Lice
  • Parasites
  • Pruritic dermatitis ( no exudate)
  • Urticaria

Cnidium Seed Stemonae Tea Decoction helps treat the above diseases.

 

I encourage myself and others who may be sick during Hajj [and outside of Hajj] to understand and implement the below beneficial point from our Shaykh.

ماء زمزم لما شرب له...بنية الشفاءمنهم من بشرب نية قوة الحفظ... و الله سبحانه وتعالى جعل في هذا الماء بر كة عظمية و الكن [مع اليقين و ثقه بالله و تصديق بخبر الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم ]

Shaykh Abdur-Razaaq Al-Badr said " Zam Zam water is what it was drank for- [if your ] intention was [for being] cured, [and] some people[ intended] to drink for  the intent of  strengthening of the memorization{ due to their constant forgetfulness) , and by Allaah the Glorified and Most High, placed in this water tremendous blessings, but [ one must have ] along with it certainty and trust in Allaah and believe in the information [that ] the Messenger may peace and blessing be upon him[said concerning ZamZam].

فقد سبق لنا الكلام عن حديث: ماء زمزم لما شرب له ـ في الفتوى رقم: 110732، وأنه حديث حسن بمجموع طرقه، وأنه حديث عام.

وقال الشوكاني في نيل الأوطار: فيه دليل على أن ماء زمزم ينفع الشارب لأي أمر شربه لأجله، سواء كان من أمور الدنيا، أو الآخرة، لأن: ما ـ في قوله: لما شرب له ـ من صيغ العموم. اهـ.
وقال النووي في الأذكار: وهذا مما عمل العلماء والأخيار به، فشربوه لمطالب لهم جليلة فنالوها. اهـ.
ولكن هل يشرع الشرب منه لمنفعة غير الشارب؟ هذا محتمل، وقد قال الدردير في الشرح الصغير: قد ورد: ماء زمزم لما شرب له ـ أي من علم، أو عمل، أو عافية، أو سعة رزق ونحو ذلك. ا

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Ibn Abbaas if he drank ZamZam water [he would supplicate with] "O Allaah indeed I ask You for beneficial knowledge , much provision, and a cure  for every illness ." 

وكان ابن عباس إذا شرب ماء زمزم قال: اللهم إني أسألك علما نافعا ورزقا واسعا وشفاء من كل داءـ قال الحاكم بعد إخراجه: صحيح الإسناد إذا سلم من الجارود، معناه محمد بن حبيب، قال المنذري: سلم منه فإنه صدوق، قاله الخطيب البغدادي وغيره: ولكن الراوي عنه محمد بن هشام المروزي لا أعرفه، وروى الدارقطني دعاء ابن عباس مفردا من رواية حفص بن عمر العدني. اهـ.

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