Muhammad Remy Othman

Potensi Inai (Lawsonia inermis L.) dalam aplikasi Farmaseutikal dan Kosmetik Halal: Analisis Tematik berdasarkan Kitab al-Tibb al-Nabawi oleh Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah

Introduction

Potensi inai (lawsonia inermis l.) dalam aplikasi farmaseutikal dan kosmetik halal: analisis tematik berdasarkan kitab al-tibb al-nabawi oleh ibn qayyim al-jawziyyah. Kaji potensi Inai (Lawsonia inermis L.) dalam farmaseutikal & kosmetik halal. Analisis al-Tibb al-Nabawi oleh Ibn Qayyim bandingkan guna tradisional & sains moden. Bukti sifat penyembuh luka, antimikrob.

Abstract

Lawsonia inermis L. commonly known “inai” (henna) has long been recognized in Malay ethnobotanical practices as a natural dye, particularly for coloring grey hair, treating minor wounds, postnatal care, circumcision wounds, and various skin inflammations. With the advancement of modern science, numerous studies have explored its phytochemical and pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. These therapeutic potentials have increasingly attracted attention from the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, especially in the development of plant-based halal cosmetic products. This study applies a qualitative approach through textual analysis of the classical Islamic medical text al-Tibb al-Nabawi written by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah. The Objective is to compile and examine the discourse surrounding the potential use of henna in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. The findings from this classical text are then compared with contemporary scientific research on Lawsonia inermis, particularly within the context of its pharmacological and cosmetic relevance. Thematic analysis of al-Tibb al-Nabawi reveals that henna was traditionally used to treat burn wounds, ulcers, headaches, foot pain, oral thrush, and leprosy. These findings closely align with modern scientific evidence, which demonstrates henna’s wound healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. This study confirms the significant potential of Lawsonia inermis as a foundational ingredient in the development of halal pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. It is hopes that this research will contribute to a holistic understanding of the value and potential of henna within the framework of Islamic medical heritage and contemporary halal industries. Inai (Lawsonia inermis L.) telah dikenali sejak dahulu dalam amalan etnobotani Melayu sebagai bahan pewarna alami, mewarnai uban, rawatan luka ringan, rawatan berkhatan, keradangan kulit, dan merawat luka selepas bersalin. Seiring perkembangan sains moden, kajian saintifik telah meneliti potensi dalam bidang fitokimia, dan farmakologi, seperti kajian antimikrob, antioksidan, antiradang dan antikanser. Potensi terapeutik inai turut menarik perhatian daripada industri farmaseutikal dan kosmestik, khususnya dalam pembangunan produk kosmetik halal berasaskan tumbuhan. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui analisis teks kitab al-Tibb al-Nabawi karangan Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah untuk menghimpunkan perbincangan mengenai potensi inai dalam dua bidang farmaseutikal dan kosmetik. Hasil dapatan ini dibandingkan dengan penemuan kajian saintifik moden berkaitan Lawsonia inermis khususnya dibandingkan dalam aspek farmaseutikal dan kosmetik. Hasil tematik terhadap kandungan kitab al-Tibb al-Nabawi karangan Ibn Qayyim mendapati bahawa Inai digunakan sebagai bahan rawatan luka akibat terbakar, merawat kudis, rawatan sakit kepala, sakit kaki, seriawan dan kusta. Penemuan ini mempunyai persamaan yang ketara dengan kajian sains moden yang menunjukkan inai memiliki sifat penyembuh luka, antimikrob dan antiradang. Kajian ini membuktikan bahawa inai memiliki potensi yang signifikan sebagai bahan asas dalam pembangunan produk farmaseutikal dan kosmetik halal. Diharap dapat memberikan gambaran menyeluruh terhadap nilai dan potensi inai sebagai bahan asas dalam pembangunan produk farmaseutikal dan kosmetik halal yang berasaskan warisan perubatan Islam.

Review

This paper, titled "Potensi Inai (Lawsonia inermis L.) dalam aplikasi Farmaseutikal dan Kosmetik Halal: Analisis Tematik berdasarkan Kitab al-Tibb al-Nabawi oleh Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah," offers a fascinating exploration into the therapeutic and cosmetic potential of *Lawsonia inermis* (henna). The study is commendably interdisciplinary, uniquely weaving together Malay ethnobotanical practices, classical Islamic medical knowledge from Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah’s *al-Tibb al-Nabawi*, and contemporary scientific research. Its core objective is to systematically analyze the historical discourse surrounding henna's uses and compare these with modern scientific findings, specifically for applications in pharmaceutical and halal cosmetic product development. This approach provides a rich, multifaceted understanding of a traditional natural remedy. The methodology employs a qualitative approach through thematic textual analysis of *al-Tibb al-Nabawi*, meticulously extracting traditional applications of henna. These historical insights are then rigorously compared with current scientific studies on *Lawsonia inermis*, particularly concerning its pharmacological and cosmetic relevance. The findings from the classical text reveal that henna was traditionally used to treat burn wounds, ulcers, headaches, foot pain, oral thrush, and leprosy. Crucially, these historical uses exhibit a remarkable alignment with modern scientific evidence, which validates henna's significant wound healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. This strong correlation underscores the enduring wisdom embedded within ancient medical heritage. In conclusion, this research convincingly demonstrates the significant potential of *Lawsonia inermis* as a foundational ingredient in the development of halal pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. By bridging classical Islamic medical heritage with contemporary scientific understanding, the study not only enriches our knowledge of henna's diverse benefits but also provides a robust rationale for its practical application in the modern halal industry. It makes a valuable contribution by offering a holistic perspective, highlighting how traditional wisdom can inform and inspire innovation in health, beauty, and ethical product development, making it highly relevant for stakeholders in the emerging halal market.

Full Text

Comments

You need to be logged in to post a comment.