الكمأة

Truffles (Kam'ah)

Food Eyes

A desert fungus described as a form of manna, with its liquid recommended as an eye treatment.

sahih graded

الْكَمْأَةُ مِنَ الْمَنِّ، وَمَاؤُهَا شِفَاءٌ لِلْعَيْنِ

“Truffles are of the manna [given to the Israelites], and their water is a healing for the eye.” (meaning, not a literal translation)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5708; Sahih Muslim 2049 Sahih

Ibn al-Qayyim's Commentary

Ibn al-Qayyim discusses truffle liquid mixed with kohl as an eye treatment, while noting scholars differ on whether the benefit applies broadly or was specific to the truffle varieties known in Hijaz.

Caution

Do not apply unknown plant extracts directly to the eye; consult an ophthalmologist for any eye complaint.