Surma-Kajal | Safe for All

 

The use of Surma and Kajal in Indo Pak Sub-Continent is an old practice. Kohl (Surma) is defined

as an ultra-fine powder form to be used in the eyes whether it is black in color, white, red or grey, etc.

, whether simply made out of Surma Stone or a combination of Herbs, etc., with or without the

Surma Stone. Kohl/Kajal was the first development by healers in ancient times for soothing

and cleaning the eyes and to keep them healthy, beautiful, and protected from various diseases.

Natural remedy 

There are various medicaments that have been used for the care and treatment of eyes, and Kohl

has been one of the formulations occupying a vital role in ophthalmology in the traditional

systems of medicine. Regular use of Kohl is beneficial and its centuries-old use until this day is

itself proof of its efficacy and its important role in the field of traditional medicine.

Well-ground kohl prepared from simple Kohl stone keeps the eyes clean, cool, and well protected

from dust and bacteria invading the eyes by virtue of its three main properties i.e.

Astringent, Adsorptive and Oligodynaic action, besides another very important property are to

protect the eyes from the glare of the sun and UV radiations naturally.

Always use a good quality Surma which is properly packed in clean containers, should be

ultra-fine ground, free from grit, compatible and free from irritants, and must not produce tears

from the eyes when applied, it is a misconception that application of Surma/Kohl brings tears.

Properties of Kohl preparations are further enhanced by adding ingredients like Saffron, Mumeera,

Chaksu, Ranaut, Arq-e-Saunf, Neem, Zinc Oxide, Pearls, and Gemstones like Ruby, Emerald,

Kidney stone, Aqique, turquoise, etc., the medicinal properties of these ingredients are

well- described in the literature.

Surma/Kohl also 'helps eyes counter electromagnetic pollution and other forms of harmful

environmental energy. Kohl is also mentioned as a soothing therapy for the eyes in several texts

of "Old Testaments (Kings II, 9:30; Veremieh 4:30; Ezekiel 23:40) as well (Narada, 2000;

David -etal., 2000).

Among Muslims, the use of Kohl is described as "Sunnah" in Abu Dawud Tib, 14; and Tirmidhi, Tib

9 (Yursil, 2007).


                              (Mr. Z.B. Hashmi)


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