Vol. 3, Issue 2, Part B (2017)

The Miracle Twig -Miswak

Author(s):

Dr. Jaishree Tukaram Kshirsagar and Dr. AJ Jareen

Abstract:
Chewing sticks are being used as oral hygiene aid since 3500 BC. There are more than 180 plant species from which chewing sticks are being prepared, among which Miswak (tooth cleaning stick) which is harvested from Salvodera persica is used most extensively. It is popularly known as “Tooth brush tree”. Geographic distribution of Salvodera persica includes Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq Afghanisthan, Pakisthan and India. Miswak has many chemical components which makes it a good oral hygiene aid. It acts as a combination of tooth brush and paste. Using Miswak is a religious practice in Islam. The aim of this review article is to high light the miraculous properties of Miswak as an oral hygiene aid.

Pages: 66-70  |  4730 Views  2959 Downloads

How to cite this article:
Dr. Jaishree Tukaram Kshirsagar and Dr. AJ Jareen. The Miracle Twig -Miswak. Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci. 2017;3(2):66-70.