The Use of Talbina for mental health. by N A Bayat
Talbina is a barley wheat powder that is prepared with Milk and at times honey is added.
It has been trialed at an institution with elderly whom are suffering with depression and low mood in Seremban.
The results had shown that the following 3 scales were positively affected.
Geriatric Depression scale
Depression anxiety stress scales
Profile of mood states.
The Wilcoxon nonparametric test showed a significant reduction in depression, stress and mood disturbances.
It was Narrated By Urwa
Aisha RA used to recommend at-Talbina for the sick and for such a person grieved over a dead person. She used to say: “I heard Allah’s Messenger SAW saying,” At-Talbina gives rest to the heart of the patient and makes it active and relieves some of his sorrow and grief. “
Hence the use of At-Talbina has been a prescription in treating depression and sorrow for the Prophets time.
Talbina has the following nutritional value.
High Carbohydrates (86.4%)
High Tryptophan: branch chain amino acids ratio (1:2)
Feeding the elderly, sick and mentally traumatized with Talbina will by the will of Allah SWT bring great relief.