Natural Remedies of Arabia

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This page was sent to you by: mysticalherbalist@...Message from sender:Here are some Arabian uses for common herbs and some not so common. Anyone have any idea where to obtain pure alum? Some of these are used for oral problems of the gums and teeth. Worth checking into. (Not the petroleum though)Don QuaiSaudi Aramco WorldSeptember/October 2006Natural Remedies of ArabiaWritten by W. Lebling, Jr. and Donna PepperdineAny herbalist’s shop in any Arab market is packed with colors and fragrances— but what are these powders, seeds and resins, and how to use them? Excerpting from their newly published guidebook about more than 80 oils, herbs, spices, minerals and even twigs associated with healthy living in the Arabian Peninsula, the authors offer history, tradition and lore for items from alum to walnut bark.Read the full article: http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200605/natural.remedies.of.arabia.htmSubscriptions to the Print Edition of Saudi Aramco World are Free! Visit: http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/about.us/subscriptions.htm