Document Details

Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Kohl Al-Ethmed
كحل الأثمد
 
Subject : Original Articles 
Document Language : Arabic 
Abstract : To find Kohl Al-Ethmed, which Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him) was using and recommended to use. 16 samples of commonly used Kohl were analyzed. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer was used to detect minerals presence and its concentrations. Plasma IL-200, Emission spectrometer was used to detect Antimony. Samples, which found to match the description of Kohl Al-Ethmed tested for microbial contamination. If this is negative, its effect on growth of various types of common organisms to the eye is tested. One sample found to match some of the literature description of Kohl Al-Ethmed; it is reddish-brownish-black in color, and had Antimony (Sb = 0.01%) in it, which is claimed to be the effective gradient of Al-Ethmed. It has no bacterial contamination, and no inhibitory effect on microbial growth in vitro. It contains very low concentration of lead (Pb = 0.01%), which is claimed to be the most hazardous component of commonly used brands of Kohl. It contains iron, copper, magnesium, manganese and zinc, which function as cofactors for various enzymes in the tears film. Our sample is safe and matches some of the description of Kohl Al-Ethmed. Further studies are recommended to fully understand its effect on eyes and microorganisms in vivo.  
ISSN : 1319-1004 
Journal Name : Medical Science Journal 
Volume : 15 
Issue Number : 4 
Publishing Year : 1429 AH
2008 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Sunday, October 11, 2009 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
أسامة محمد بأديبOsama M. BadeebResearcher  
رضوان سالم عجلان Radwan S. AjlanResearcher  
محمد حكمت وليد Mohammed H. WalidResearcher  

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