I dunno about healing properties, either way it is tobacco which never has and probably never will be in any way shape or form healthy for you, however recent studies show that because the tobacco smoke is cooled when it goes down through the ice water that it is possible that the harmful effects caused by the smoke are decreased dramatically. I still think that over use of it will have long term negative effects, however on that note I do enjoy a good hookah smoking I usually have one at least 4 times a year at the good ol after parties 
. Thank you Mike Klatt .
