Jabir used to say, I have loved vinegar since I heard it from Allah s Prophet . And Talhah ibn Naf a said, I have loved vinegar since I heard it from Jabir. The alcohol in these liquids is oxidized to acetic acid. Vinegar contains 4 per cent or more acetic acid. Its colour and tastes differ depending on its base.
Vinegar contains small amounts of protein and starch.
100g of vinegar has only 16 calories. If poured on an external wound, it will stop the bleeding and prevent swelling. It aids digestion and is an expectorant. It acts quickly on burns. When mixed with old and applied to the head, it helps with headaches caused by heat.