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Do figs and olives help prevent or alleviate the symptoms of aging and senility?

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Allah swore by the fig and the olive in the Quran to demonstrate the greatness of His creation and their abundant benefits. The correct understanding is that they refer to the well-known fruits. Allah also swore by them because they are abundant in Palestine, the land of the prophets, while Mount Sinai is the mountain where Allah spoke to Moses, and the Secure City (Al-Balad Al-Ameen) is Makkah Al-Mukarramah. The fig cleanses kidney and bladder stones, protects against poisons, benefits rough throats and chests, purifies phlegm, provides good nourishment to the body, clears blockages of the liver and spleen, and is a diuretic. As for olive oil, it is beneficial against poisons, softens the skin, and delays graying. Salty olive water prevents blistering from burns and strengthens the gums, and its leaves are beneficial for erysipelas. Modern scientific research has shown that consuming figs and olives increases the body's immunity, maintains general health, and delays aging, especially when combined, as they combat the oxidative factors that cause aging and organ damage.

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