Jadda Ha'il

Pure wild jadda, naturally dried, harvested carefully from the plains of Hail. How to drink jadda (the traditional recipe): Take a teaspoon of dried jadda. Pour a cup of boiling water over it. Cover the cup and let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes (to preserve the essential oils). Then strain it and drink it warm. You can sweeten it with honey if you can't tolerate its taste (it is known to be slightly bitter). Main benefits of drinking jadda: Relieves colic. Expels gases. Helps digestion, especially after heavy meals. Reduces irritable bowel syndrome pain. Sometimes used to relieve stress and mild anxiety. Other popular uses among some Bedouin people: Some wash wounds with it (boil it and let it cool). Some use it as a mild mouth rinse sometimes for infections. Important warning: Do not use daily or in large quantities (use moderately, like one to two cups per day if needed). Who should not use it? Pregnant and breastfeeding women (do not use without consulting a doctor). People with liver problems (excessive use can harm the liver). Young children under 12 years old. It is not suitable for continuous daily use for a long period.