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| Saudi Arabia For centuries, the people of the Arabian Peninsula had only limited resources with which to improve their quality of life. The beduin used camel and goat hair for blankets and tents, camel dug for fuel, camel milk for sustenance, sand for bathing, and desert lizards as a delicacy. Town dwellers along the coasts used mud and date palm wood for buildings, palm fronds for roofs and baskets, and the date fruit for nourishment. When local resources could not meet a need, the long established practice of trade and bartering provided relief and satisfaction. Within this context, a rich heritage of folk medicine developed and thrived. Historical Background Traditionally... This information is based on a survey conducted in-Kingdom in 2002. Saudi families have used dates, black seed, frankincense, myrrh, fenugreek, henna, rocket, coffee, and pomegranate peelings to promote healing. Following are descriptions of the most interesting uses: Arugula |