So I made a friend from Abu Dhabi. He left before I could get the name of an herbal remedy that he recommended to me. His phone was stolen so I cannot call, text or email him right now.

I have a stomach virus and I've had it for the last 2 weeks. It's really bothering me. I took medicine in case it was a bacteria or a parasitic infection but nothing helps.

So he told me there is this traditional Arab remedy, you put it into tea and drink it. I don't remember the name but I think it started with the 'M' sound and maybe had an 'A' in it as well.

Does anyone have an idea of what it is? He was going to get some from an herb and spice seller but now I can't reach him. Thanks a lot if anyone knows (or can ask someone else who might know)!

PS: It wasn't anything obvious like na'na or ginger.

PPS: Wasn't sure about the flair...