What is Talbina?
Talbina is a barley flour porridge produced by mixing milk
and honey with dried barley powder to make a thick porridge. In Arabic, laban
means yogurt, and the name originates from the fact that it resembles yogurt in
texture and appearance since it is soft and white. An exceptional blend of
prophecy and Islamic medicine produces unfathomable outcomes for alleviating
disease. There are therapeutic powers to this calming porridge, which is
created from whole barley grain and has a high nutritional value owing to the
high dietary content found in Barley. Furthermore, it is metabolized swiftly in
the digestive tract, allowing the nutrients to reach the body system more
quickly.
When one of you cleans the dirt from his face with water, it
(Talbina) comforts the sick heart and cleanses the weak soul. Talbinah is a
barley syrup that is boiled with milk and sweetened with honey, and it is a
traditional Jewish dish. According to the Prophet Mohammad (SAW), in his
renowned Hadith on Talbinah, the herb is suggested when tragic events occur
because of its impact on calming hearts and alleviating despair. This
randomized clinical study with a 3-week crossover design was undertaken in
Seremban to investigate the effect of Talbinah on mood and depression in
institutionalized elderly persons.
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Earlier Historical Developments
Depression in the elderly is a serious public health problem
all over the globe since it is a significant risk factor for Alzheimer's
disease and other cognitive impairments. Depression has been linked to poor mental
and physical well-being, a reduction in life quality, and an increase in the
death rate. A greater frequency of depression has been documented among the
elderly who stay in long-term care institutions than the elderly who live in
the community.
According to research, eating is one of the things that might
impact one's mood and level of depression. It has been shown that macro-and
micronutrients influence mood and cognitive performance. Specifically, Wurtman
postulated that a perfect carbohydrate diet is connected with more minor
depressive symptoms and energy. It is believed that carbohydrate ingestion
boosts serotonin production by increasing the release of insulin, which
improves muscle absorption of amino acids but not tryptophan, and further raises
the ratio between tryptophan and ample neutral amino acids (tyrosine and
phenylalanine) in plasma.
Materials and procedures may discuss in detail.
An open-label, crossover randomized clinical trial was done
at a publicly financed long-term care facility over seven weeks (3-week
intervention, 1-week washout period, and 3-week intervention), utilizing a
crossover design. The information was gathered between September and November 2011. The Ethical Committee of the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
approved the research procedure. All participants signed a permission form to confirm
their participation.
Criteria for inclusion
Participants had to be 60 years or older and hospitalized for
at least six months to be eligible. They are also required to have depression (a
Geriatric Depression Scale – Residential (GDS-R) score of 3 or above) and
excellent cognitive function to be included (Mini-Mental State Examination
score above 23).
Criteria for exclusion
Those with diabetes, those receiving medical treatment for
depression, and those who had communication difficulties were among those who
were barred from participating.
The therapeutic effects of Talbinah on depression
Talbina is a high-carbohydrate dish, and there was a
positive association between the number of carbs taken with sadness and mood.
Other research has shown a link between zinc deficiency and
depression, consistent with previous findings. Lower zinc serum levels are
connected with people who are very depressed. According to the findings of a
study, using zinc as a supplement while on antidepressant medication is
helpful. As a result, the zinc concentration of Talbinah, which is 5 mg per
serving, may have also had a role in reducing depression. When administered as
a supplemental dosage, magnesium may be effective in treating
depression in a short period. Talbinah has 14.4 mg of magnesium per serving,
which is high. It was thus unable to determine if the magnesium in Talbinah had
any influence on the symptoms of depression.
The effect of Talbinah on food consumption is unknown.
During the Talbinah intervention, the individuals' calorie,
magnesium, and zinc intakes were higher than before. Because most individuals'
diets were deficient in calories, magnesium, and zinc, the sound effects of
Talbinah on mood may be attributable to these increased intakes. However,
despite the high carbohydrate content of Talbinah, the results did not
demonstrate a statistically significant change in daily carbohydrate
consumption during the study period.
Limitations
The techniques used to evaluate depression and mood changes
were purely subjective. According to the Talbinah effect on mood augmentation,
objective methods of mood evaluation, such as visual analogue scales, may provide
more accurate findings than personal approaches.
The control and the intervention groups were not blinded and
did not use placebos in their studies. Because of the disparate numbers of
males and females and different ethnicities, it wasn't easy to generalize the
findings. It was impossible to identify the micronutrient content of several
critical vitamins in the food analysis due to the lack of the necessary
procedures in the research region.
Final Thought
Overall, Talbinah is a nutrient-dense diet that can alleviate
sadness, relieve stress, and improve mood among the elderly who are
institutionalized. The high carbohydrate composition, zinc concentration, and
high ratio may be the underlying causes of these effects. Further research is
needed to discover the exact mechanism through which Talbinah has such a good
impact on depression and mood. Additional research is required to evaluate the
efficiency of Talbinah on different degrees of depression in other patients and
the usefulness of Talbinah when utilizing more objective approaches in the evaluation
of mood and depression.
DIY - How
to Make Talbina.
Talbina is made by adding 1-2
tablespoons of barley flour (100% wholegrain barley flour) to one and a half
cups of water or milk. Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes. This broth can be used as a stock for soups, stews, or thickener. It can be sweetened with honey.
Check out the extended Talbina Recipe for a Delicious Treat.
· Ingredients:
· Water as required to keep the porridge hydrated –
· Milk 1 cup / 300 ml –
· Dates (Ajwa preferred) 3-7 or as needed – De seeded and Chopped
· Honey 2 Tablespoon
· Condensed Milk / Sugar to taste
· Dry Fruits for taste only (not required)
· Pista (Pistachio) sliced two tablespoons ¬-
· Badam (Almonds) cut two tablespoon
· Cardamom powder
Directions: Wash and Rinse the Barley and remove the impurities (if any). -Add water and
soak for 3-4 hours or overnight along with chopped dates. -In a pot, add milk
and bring it to boil. Add soaked Barley with chopped dates and mix well. Keep
the pot open and cook on low flame for 20 minutes. -Add honey, condensed milk, and cardamom
powder and cook on low flame for 10 minutes.
-Add pistachio, and almonds to Garnish & serve!
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