CITRON is a citrous fruit. It has an exceptionally high amount of vitamin C. Citron contains the flavonoids limonene and gamma-terpinene. Studies have shown that these antioxidants can help prevent the oxidative damage from free radicals by triggering detoxification enzymes in the liver. There are also studies to suggest the antioxidant activity in citron could be harnessed as medication for pain and inflammation. Citron seeds are ground and taken as a digestive cleanser and to aid digestion. Hadith In the Sahih it is narrated that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “The example of the believer who reads Qur'an is the example of utrujj (citron); its taste is delicious and its scent is pleasant.” When we eat, our body breaks food down to a form, so that it can be used to build and nourish cells and provide energy. This process is called digestion. The digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube. It runs from the mouth to the anus and includes the esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. The liver, gallbladder and pancreas are also involved. They produce juices to help digestion. There are many types of digestive disorders. The gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), liver problems, intestinal problems, rectal problems etc. The GERD symptoms are among the most common complaints encountered by a general physician. They include: Acid reflux, heartburn, hiatus hernia, indigestion, barrett's esophagus, sleep apnea, chronic cough, asthma, laryngitis, chronic sore throat, hoarseness, chest pain of non-cardiac origin, difficulty in swallowing, blood loss anemia, and esophageal cancer. Islamic remedies The peel of citron when mixed with the food help the digestive process. Digestive diseases lead to liver problems, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, dark pale color urine, stomach pain, yellowish discoloration of skin and eyes. Treatment includes vaccination, avoiding contact with infected persons. Choose healthy diet. Medication depends upon the diagnosis. Intestinal problems: There are several intestinal diseases. Among them are constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. Constipation is defined as small, hard, difficult, or infrequent stools. Constipation may be caused by inadequate “roughage” or fiber in the diet, intake of inadequate oral fluid, poor habits, especially putting off the nature's call, movement problems in the large bowel, including slow or uncoordinated movement. A person suffering from constipation may strain during a bowel movement or just pass very hard stool. Passage of hard stool may contribute to the development of anal problems such as fissures (painful cracks in the anal tissue lining) or hemorrhoids. Treatment of constipation may include eating more fiber and improving stool consistency. If these treatment methods don't work, laxatives or enemas may be recommended. Irritable or sensitive bowel is a condition in which the colon muscle contracts in an abnormal fashion, which may lead to several problems. Some patients have predominantly diarrhea, others constipation, and others mixed constipation and diarrhea. The abnormal contraction can lead to high pressure that builds up in the colon causing abdominal cramps, gas, bloating, and sometimes extreme urgency. Treatment includes avoiding foods that make the problems worse, tailoring diet alteration to the particular symptoms, managing stress, and medications. Islamic remedies The extract of the pith contained in the citron relieves bile, ibs, stimulates appetite, and relieves jaundice and relives bilious diarrhea. Rectal problems There are various rectal diseases. Among them, one is internal hemorrhoids which are normal blood vessels that line the inside of the anal opening. We are born with them. They are thought to be a fine-tuning mechanism that allows us to contain gas and avoid passing it until we feel it is socially acceptable. When they become enlarged as a result of straining or pregnancy, they may become irritated and start to bleed. Occasionally internal hemorrhoids can become enlarged enough to protrude outside the anal opening. New treatments are being developed all the time. Traditional care has included improving bowel habits, using elastic bands to pull the internal hemorrhoids back into the rectum, or removing them surgically. There are new devices that use sound waves to discover exactly where the excessive blood flow is occurring into these vessels and allow the doctor to specifically tie off the area. Also there is the ‘stapled' hemorrhoidectomy where a special device is used to pull the hemorrhoid tissue back into the body and staple it in place. Doctors can examine patients and chosse the treatment that would best treat their problems. External hemorrhoids are veins that lie just under the skin on the outside of the anus. Usually they do not cause any symptoms. Occasionally a blood clot can form and can be very painful. Many times this will get better on its own. These are not dangerous blood clots that can travel to other organs. Eating the pulp of citron relieves hemorrhoids. – The writer can be contacted on [email protected] __
