Salvadora persica - Wikipedia
Salvadora persica or the toothbrush tree is a small evergreen tree native to the Middle East, Africa and India. [1] Its sticks are traditionally used as a natural toothbrush called miswak and are mentioned by the World Health Organization for oral hygiene use.
Miswak - Wikipedia
The miswak is a teeth-cleaning twig made from the Salvadora persica tree. The miswak's properties have been described thus: "Apart from their antibacterial activity which may help control the formation and activity of dental plaque, they can be used effectively as a natural toothbrush for teeth cleaning.
Arak Tree - Connect With Nature
The oldest toothbrush in the world – commonly known as “Miswak” in Arabic – comes from the Arak tree, a small mustard tree with a wide crown of crooked, drooping branches that has been used as a toothbrush for centuries! This traditional and “natural” toothbrush is made from the twigs of the tree, and the tree grows mainly in Saudi ...
Salvadora persica L.: Toothbrush tree with health benefits and ...
2021年7月1日 · Salvadora persica L. is also known as Arak (in Arabic) and Peelu (in Urdu). Its frequent use as a toothbrush (miswak) is highly recommended by Prophet Muhammad. With a long history in folk medicine for centuries, S. persica was used in oral hygiene, food, cosmetics, fuel, and even as a medicine.
Siwak: Preventive Medicine For Your Teeth - About Islam
2024年7月18日 · Siwak is a teeth cleaning twig made from the Salvadora persica tree known as arak. A traditional and natural alternative to the modern toothbrush, it has a long, well-documented history and is reputed for its medicinal benefits.
Siwaak - The Forgotten Sunnah - Farhat Hashmi
He (pbuh) used the ‘Siwaak’ or tooth stick to clean his teeth, a twig taken from the ‘araak’ tree found in and around Makkah. He (pbuh) loved to use it and highly encouraged us to do the same.
Arak tree: Nature’s toothbrush and medicinal wonder
2021年3月17日 · The Arak tree is a wild evergreen tree that grows in clusters with intertwining leaves and smooth surfaces. They have multiple benefits for humans and animals and are spread in wide areas in the wilayat of Al Musinaa in Al Batinah South Governorate, where it …
Characteristics of Arak or Jhak Tree (Salvadora persica ... - Names of Tree
2020年7月16日 · Arak or Jhak is a plant species that has been used for centuries as a natural toothbrush. The branches of the fibrous arak tree, and are mentioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) are good for mouth cleaning. Arak trees are found growing naturally in the lowlands, deserts, river banks, and grassy savannahs in the Middle East and Africa.
Salvadora persica is an evergreen shrub or small tree to 6-7 m; main trunk erect or trailing with profusely branched, wide crown of crooked, straggling and drooping branches; young branches green in colour; bark slightly rough, greyish-brown on main stem, paler elsewhere.
A review of the traditional and modern uses of Salvadora persica L ...
2018年3月1日 · Salvadora persica L., also known as Arak (in Arabic) and Peelu (in Urdu), is the most common traditional source of tooth or chewing stick (miswak) highly recommended by Prophet Muhammad. To date, extensive studies have probed primarily into the validation of its traditional uses in oral care.