Mother Nature holds within its folds such boons that cannot compare with anything man-made.
One such blessing is the miswak-a teeth cleaning twig of the Salvadora persica
tree, referred to as Arak
or Peelu.
Miswak is used to keep the mouth clean and pleasant-smelling and keeps the teeth and gums healthy. It prevents tooth decay by combating bacteria and sharpens the sense of taste.
The pages of history bear testimony to the fact that the miswak was favoured by the
Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammed PBUH and is thus looked upon with reverence,
affection and trust by the Muslims since the inception of Islam. However, over
a period of time, the medicinal benefits of miswak have revealed themselves to
the entire world so much so that in 1986 the World Health Organization
recommended the use of miswak.
The website for the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health (PubMed) shows the report of a study which concluded that Miswak was more effective than toothbrushing in reducing plaque and gingivitis provided it was used correctly. Research has also revealed that 19 natural substances are found in the miswak including a number of natural antiseptics that kill harmful microorganisms in the mouth. It also possesses tannic acids that protect the gums from disease and aromatic oils that increase salivation. The bristles of the Salvadora persica twig are parallel to the handle and thus can reach between the teeth with ease.
Miswak is used to keep the mouth clean and pleasant-smelling and keeps the teeth and gums healthy. It prevents tooth decay by combating bacteria and sharpens the sense of taste.
The website for the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health (PubMed) shows the report of a study which concluded that Miswak was more effective than toothbrushing in reducing plaque and gingivitis provided it was used correctly. Research has also revealed that 19 natural substances are found in the miswak including a number of natural antiseptics that kill harmful microorganisms in the mouth. It also possesses tannic acids that protect the gums from disease and aromatic oils that increase salivation. The bristles of the Salvadora persica twig are parallel to the handle and thus can reach between the teeth with ease.
People hunt for a pure miswak stick which they can rely on. For many foreigners their daily dental hygiene revolves around the miswak stick and they purchase a stock
to carry to their country to last them for a few months.
Today Al Khair—a company which provides pure and premium products for a healthy
lifestyle supply miswak sticks processed and preserved in a modern vacuum
packing which extends the stick’s shelf
life to 6 months. Thus, there is no hassle of your miswak stick drying up if it
is purchased from Al-Khair.
