Lead Sulphide in Kohl Cures Eye diseases

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All about Kohl
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Kohl

• An Arabic word for eyeliner
• In Hindi -Kajal
• In Punjabi-Surma

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Ingredients of Kohl

• Arabic Kohl is made from Galena or Lead Sulfide
• Ancient Egyptian called galena as Mestem
• In Arabic its called Ithmid

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Historical use

• to keep the eyes cool and clean

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• provided relief from the glare of the sun.

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• for the prevention and treatment of eye diseases
  such as blepharitis

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• trachoma

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• chalazion

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• pterygium

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• cataract

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• conjunctivitis

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• ectropion

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• as well as for the prevention of recurrence of
  trichiasis

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•  which are common problems along the tropical
  and hot weather climate.

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Kohl in Islam

•  Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, "The best of your
  Kohl is Ithmid, for it improves the eyesight and
  makes the eyelashes grow." Hasan, Saheeh ibn
  Maajah 3497.

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• "Ithmid is the best type of Kohl used for the
  eye, especially for old people whose eyesight has
  weakened." p.251 Eng trans. Medicine of the
  Prophet by Imam ibnul Qaiyum

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• In a study by (Li-Yun et al., 2008), researchers
  in China prepared thin films of lead sulphide on
  Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) substrate.
• They found that lead sulphide absorbs UV light
  with increased deposition of voltage.

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• In a study published in Analytical Chemistry Jan
  15,2010 , stated
• Based on the amount of lead compounds in the
  ancient makeup, a wearer's nitric oxide levels
  would have increased by 240 percent
•  Nitric oxide roles include revving-up the immune
  system to help fight disease.

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• They said It's interesting to note how the
  ancient Egyptians understood the chemical nuances
  of lead.
• "This conclusion seems amazing because today we
  focus only on the well-recognised toxicity of
  lead salts," it continues.

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Comparison of the Solubility of Lead in Various
Materials and Its Bioavailability

• The authors statedWhen compared with weak acid
  solubility, 14-16 times as much lead was
  extracted from lead oxide or lead acetate
  compared to lead sulfide.
• Lead sulphide is not soluble

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• Lead acetate in hair dyes and lead carbonate in
  lipstick are widely used in cosmetics until today
• Kohl lead sulphide has been used since ancient
  times and proven scientifically to be good for
  the eyes

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