“A household which has vinegar will never suffer from poverty”.
(Narrated by Umm, Tirmidhi, Baihaqi)
"Vinegar is a comfort for man” Narrated by Muslim.
“Allah has put blessing in vinegar, for truly it was used by the Prophets before me.”
Narrated by Ayesha, Muslim and Ibn Maja.
‘The best of condiments or condiment is vinegar’. hadith
condiment is any seasonings used to enhance the flavour of food; salt or pepper, spices for example.
The Prophet (s.a.w.s.) was reported to have once remarked that vinegar
was the seasoning of all the prophets who came before him.
Prophet Muhammad (saws) liked vinegar.
Jabir narrated, "The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, took me one
day with him to his house. He was served some bread. He asked: 'Is there
any dip?' They replied 'No, only some vinegar.' He said, 'Vinegar is a
good dip.'
Jabir used to say, "I have loved vinegar since I heard it from Allah’s Prophet".
Naf'a said, "I have loved vinegar since I heard it from Jabir."
[Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasa’i]
Just in case your thinking Vinegar is a Halal and a loved Sunnah and was used by many prophets before.
As soon as you take vinegar (or citric acid, as a powder), it starts to
eliminate fatigue. You can notice this in only two hours.
You can confirm this. If you look at your urine two hours after you take
vinegar, and you will find it to be more clear. Or, if you are
unwilling to look at it closely, examine it with a piece of pH test
paper (litmus paper). Before you take vinegar, the pH test paper will
show that your urine is acidic, due to fatigue-creating substances in
your body.
Two hours after you take vinegar, the test paper will show more
alkaline. These results mean that the previous fatigue substances were
decreased or removed by taking the vinegar.
The liver dissolves the poisonous matters which were made in our body,
so we must always keep it working well. Meat, fish, eggs, coconut oil,
greens, and other nourishing foods as well as vinegar act like medicines
for the liver.
Some Eastern medicines do believe that depression is the symptom of a
"stagnant" or tired liver. If you believe in this philosophy, then apple
cider vinegar would help to fight depression, since it is a great
medium to help detoxify and clean the liver.
Over the centuries, oxymel– a combination of apple cider vinegar and
honey – has been widely used to dissolve painful calcium deposits in the
body, for arthritis-like pains and for other health problems such as
hay fever.
"Vinegar performs the role of disinfectant for the intestines".
Here is one recipe to make a detox tea with apple cider vinegar just add
hot water to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and sweeten it with
maple syrup or organic honey. Making this simple apple cider vinegar
liver detox recipe will take only a few minutes with results lasting
three to seven days.
A variation of the above apple cider vinegar liver detox recipe calls
for a teaspoon each of apple cider vinegar and blackstrap molasses added
to a glass of water or lemon water. Drink this mixture upon getting up
in the morning.
To soothe pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis by applying a pad soaked with vinegar and water to painful joints.
Some people advise it to be used for gargle for the mouth and throat. It
disinfects the inside of the mouth from germs. The usual dosage for
gargle is to mix one to three tea spoons of cider vinegar in a glass of
water, in morning and at night."
Note: The term ACV = Apple Cider Vinegar
Arthritic pains:
Many suffer from this disease in the west and it is caused by the
gathering of metabolic toxic waste in the tissues. In this context, ACV
speeds up metabolism and excretes the toxic wastes from the tissues.
Blood pressure:
The potassium in ACV along with other substances makes the blood thinner and is helpful in controlling blood pressure.
Cholesterol control:
Many heart attacks are caused by high fats and cholesterol in your
blood. The fiber in ACV helps to absorb fats and cholesterol by
expelling them from the body as waste materials.
Diabetes:
The dietary fiber in ACV is also helpful in controlling glucose levels in the blood..
Strong Bones:
Minerals like manganese, calcium, magnesium, silicon and iron develop bone mass and make them stronger.
Yeast Infections:
ACV is also useful for yeast infections like Candida caused by the
unbalance of acid levels in the body. Making a solution of ACV in warm
water and douching can help with the symptoms.
Chest congestion:
Apple cider vinegar is also useful in flu or chest congestion. Applying
ACV with pepper on the chest can help relieve some of the congestion.
Sore Throat:
If you have a sore throat, gargle with ACV mixed with water.
Digestion:
In your digestive system hydrochloric acid and pepsin are two essential
components that break down the food to be digested properly. The lack of
these components can cause food poisoning. ACV has ability to enhance
their functionality and help prevent food poisoning.
Nasal Congestions:
Apple cider vinegar is sometimes helpful in nasal congestion.
Vinegar is Useful in well functioning metabolism; Reducing cholesterol
(the dangerous LDL cholesterol type); Regulating the water content in
the cells and body; Reducing water retention in the body; Reducing
excess sodium from the body; Helps with regulating blood pressure;
Assists in preventing circulatory problems; Helps with diminishing
premature calcification of the arteries; Helps increase concentration
and memory; Assists in blood circulation, body temperature as well as
vitality and energy.
Vinegar is both cold and hot, nearly balancing between the two. Mixed it
with rose water, it is an excellent remedy for toothache and headache.
Vinegar dissolves phlegm. Modern medicine also acknowledge its
anti-cough, anti-inflammation and digestive properties.
We always have to remember that cider vinegar will not have the same
effect on everyone. Some may benefit from it and some may not. Very few
people may be allergic to vinegar. Nevertheless vinegar is beneficial
for the majority of people.
As we sort through the wisdoms of Prophetic nutrition in our attempt to
reconcile them with modern "science," we must always remember what the
Qur’an says, “Eat of the good things We have provided for your
sustenance, but commit no excess therein." (20:81)
Apple cider vinegar contains ninety different substances.
It also contains important minerals, trace elements and vitamins (as
listed underneath) as well acetic acid, propionic acid, lactic acid,
enzymes, amino acids as well as roughage in the form of potash and apple
pectin.
Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Chlorine, Sodium, Sulfur,
Copper, Iron, Silicon, Fluorine. Such as thirteen types of carbolic
acids, four aldehydes, twenty ketones, eight ethyl acetates etc. Vitamin
C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Provitamin
beta-carotene, Vitamin P.
