Miswak - how to use and frequently asked questions on use. Miswak toothbrush stick: application, useful properties, reviews How to brush your teeth with a Muslim stick

Description

“The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “I command you to use sivak (the root of the arak tree used for brushing your teeth), as it has ten wonderful properties: 1) cleans teeth; 2) makes the Lord pleased; 3) anger Satan; 4) those who use it are loved by Merciful Allah and the angels; 5) strengthens the gums; 6) promotes the disappearance of mucus; 7) improves the smell in the mouth; 8) extinguishes bile; 9) improves eyesight; 10) destroys bad smell from the mouth and stomach. Sivak is Sunnah". Then the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Prayer with sivak is seventy times more valuable than prayer read without using it”.(Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani).

Sivak (miswak, misuak) is a yellow, yellow-brown or gray colored stick that is used by Muslims to clean their teeth and freshen their breath. Sivak is made from the roots and branches of Persian Salvador, known to most Muslims under the Arabic name "al-arak" or simply "arak". This remarkable plant, which is of great importance in the daily life of every Muslim, is found wild in the deserts of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Western and South Asia.

The most valued sivak is made from the roots and branches of trees growing in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, but in those countries or places where this tree is not available or for some reason not available, other plants suitable for this purpose can be used to make sivak such as an olive tree. Muslims of Russia in pre-revolutionary times made an excellent sivak from licorice roots. A sign of a good sivak is a fairly strong and pleasant smell, taste and flexibility. Sivak allows you to do without toothpaste, and you can use it any minute, anywhere.

How to use. First you need to scrape off the bark at a distance of 0.5 cm from the end, then chew this place, or smash it with a hammer until it turns into a kind of soft brush, then carefully, but not strongly, wipe the teeth from the outside and inside, along and across. In The Canon of Medicine, Abu Ali Husayn Ibn Abdullah Ibn Sina argued that the best wood for making toothpicks is one that has astringent properties and a burning taste (arrack and olive tree). In the same place, he wrote about how to use the sivak correctly: “It is also necessary to constantly clean your teeth from what gets stuck in them, without inserting a toothpick deep and far - this harms the gums, loosens the teeth, destroys the shine and enamel of the teeth and predisposes them to the perception of the outflow of vapors that rise from the stomach. If you use a toothpick in moderation, it gives shine to the teeth, strengthens them and the gums, prevents the formation of a hollow and imparts a pleasant smell to the breath.

In the event that sticks from branches or roots have been stored for a long time and have become dry and hard, they should be put in water for a while, where they will swell and become soft.

After using the sivak, it is advisable to wash, as the wife of the Prophet ‘Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) did, whose words on this subject are given in one of the hadiths: “The Prophet used the sivak and let me wash it.” When the bristles at the end of the sivak are worn out, they must be cut off and repeated again.

Sivak is desirable to use even for those who have no teeth, since this action strengthens the gums, has a healing effect on the entire body and, above all, is Sunnah. Sivak contains natural substances that have a variety of effects on the human body. The most important of them are those that have an antibacterial effect, equally well suppressing the reproduction of pathogenic microbes in the oral cavity and the gastrointestinal tract. Another equally important group of tannins prevents bleeding gums. The natural substances contained in the branches and roots of the tree have an effective effect on the oral cavity, preventing the development of periodontal disease, gingivitis, caries and the formation of tartar.

The one who has to brush his teeth for the first time and massage his gums with it should be prepared for the fact that its taste will seem somewhat sharp, and a burning sensation will appear in the mouth, somewhat similar to that caused by mustard. But this sensation, which is created by fragrant essential oil, is evidence of the good quality and usefulness of the siwak, and one quickly gets used to it. It is believed that as a result of massaging the gums and the simultaneous exposure to essential oils that have a somewhat burning taste, active points located in the oral cavity are excited, which regulate the functioning of the ears, eyes, nose, tongue and throat. These points also regulate the work of the digestive organs and the cardiovascular system. Sivak massage of active points in the oral cavity also helps to maintain a clear mind and memory until the last minutes of life.

Thus, only one sivak, used with faith in the soul and with intention on the lips, is able to replace a mere mortal with a large number of medicines.

The arak tree is a real gift of Allah to people, helping to maintain health, since all its parts contain natural substances that have a healing effect.

A decoction of young branches has an anti-febrile and anti-ulcer effect.

The leaves of the plant, which tasted like mustard, were added to food by the locals as a seasoning and harvested as fodder for camels. The juice of the leaves, which has a local irritant effect, was applied externally as a rub for rheumatism, and taken orally, was considered an antidote to poisons of all kinds.

Sweetish in taste, having a strong aromatic smell, edible fruits replaced candies for the locals, which, moreover, had a healing effect. They served as a drug that stimulated the nervous system in depression, had a diuretic and carminative effect.

The resin, which is abundantly released at the site of damage to the bark of the trunks, was used as incense and was part of cosmetics.

In the old days, the peoples who lived in the desert obtained the much-needed salt from the ashes.

It should always be remembered that a sivak is not just a toothbrush, and therefore, before using it, you need to make a mental intention to cleanse for the sake of Allah.

HOME REMEDY ● To make a sivak, you first need to carefully chew the tip of purchased ready-made sticks or twigs of suitable size (for example, apricot tree or birch) for 5-10 minutes to make it plastic enough. Then, with the softened end of the stick, remove plaque from the teeth, for which rub each tooth from the outer and inner sides, the gum around each tooth and gently massage the gums as a whole.

Additionally:

Natural Tooth Cleanser - Salvador Persian Root (Miswak)

Such sticks have been used since ancient times and have not lost their popularity in the east until our time. The cleaning stick DOES NOT contain dyes, fragrances and other chemicals. This is a 100% natural product - just the root of the plant. The World Health Organization recommended it for use back in 1986. Studies have shown that brushing with miswak is better than brushing with toothpaste in terms of preventing gum disease.

Miswak (Sivak) - this is brushing your teeth and what you clean your teeth with, remove food debris, remove plaque. (Arabic) In general, the concept of miswak (sivak) is applied to a tree knot, twig or root, as well as other objects that massage the gums and clean the teeth. There are different spellings: miswak, meswak, meshwak, sivak, sevak, miswak, misvak, meswak, miswak, meshwak, mefaka, siwak, sewak.

Roots or twigs of various trees can be used as miswak: mustard tree (arak), neem tree, olive tree, orange tree and others. It is used both fresh and dry. Miswak (sivak) can be used to clean and whiten teeth, remove food debris, massage gums, clean the tongue, and in terms of efficiency it surpasses such a traditional oral hygiene product as a toothbrush plus toothpaste.

The fresh roots of Salvadora Persica (Salvadora Persica) are the most effective for oral hygiene. It is a plant with a fibrous structure of branches and roots, also known as the Peelu tree. The main country of growth is Pakistan. It also grows in Africa, Central and Southeast Asia. The roots of the plant are more suitable for brushing teeth than the twigs, because they are softer and contain more useful substances.

The root of Salvador Persian contains more than 25 natural substances useful for teeth and oral cavity: calcium, silicon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate (soda), tannic acids (tannins), cellulose, essential oils, mustard oil, fragrant resins, fluorine, alkaloids, mineral salts, benzyl isocyanate, sulfur compounds, b-sitosterol, vitamin C, saponins, flavonoids, trimethylamine, chlorides, etc.

How it works?
A stick for cleaning teeth from the root of Salvador Persiana has a fibrous structure. If you wet the tip of the stick, peel it by 5-10 mm, and chew it with your teeth, then the wood fibers turn into a brush. This brush is convenient to clean the teeth from food debris and plaque. Due to the content of a large amount of bioactive substances, the result is ensured: clean and healthy teeth, strong gums.

This is covered in more detail in the application and FAQ sections.

Basic properties.
- Miswak removes food debris, freshens breath, eliminates bad smell, strengthens teeth and gums.
- The oils contained in the plant cleanse the teeth of plaque and remove tartar. The bleaching components eliminate staining and mottling of tooth enamel, silicon substances whiten teeth. Calcium provides remineralization of tooth enamel.
- The extract of this tree in its action on the pathogenic flora is similar to such antibacterial and anti-caries substances as triclosan and chlorhexidine, but unlike them, it does not suppress the beneficial flora. It has been clinically established that after using Miswak, the number of pathogenic bacteria decreases by up to 75%, and the effect persists for 2 days from the moment of use. Suppresses the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. Effective against fungi Albicans Candida.
- Miswak helps with caries of adult and children's teeth. Thanks to the contained fluorine, both prevention and treatment of the disease are ensured. Reduces bleeding and inflammation of the gums, thanks to the content of tannin. Relieves inflammation and facilitates the eruption of new teeth, thanks to the content of trimethylamine. Due to its antibacterial properties, it is effective in the prevention and treatment of gingivitis and periodontal disease. Reduces toothache
- Miswak improves vision, has a beneficial effect on the vocal cords, promotes the process of digestion in the stomach, eliminates lethargy in the body, raises the general tone of a person, and helps to get rid of smoking.

Main advantages:
- Miswak cleaning stick is a 100% natural, eco-friendly product, just a plant root.
- Miswak cleaning stick does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, propylene glycol, benzyl alcohol, dyes, fragrances and other harmful substances.
- Miswak cleaning stick has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties without side effects.
- The Miswak Cleaning Stick is more effective than most toothpastes, cleans the teeth from plaque, enamel stains, removes tartar and whitens teeth.
- The Miswak cleaning stick allows you to brush your teeth less often due to the long-term maintenance of the optimal microflora of the oral cavity.
- Miswak cleaning stick is completely degradable in the environment and does not pollute nature

Benefits:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal
- Painkiller
- Enamel remineralization
- Suppression of stone growth

Sivak is a natural stick, a traditional Muslim toothbrush, and a natural substitute for toothpaste. It is traditionally made from the branches of a tree, which among Muslims is known as al-arak or arak, which grows in Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Yemen. Sticks of a certain length are cut from the branches of the tree - sivak, or miswak or misuak.

Stick Sivak/Miswak for brushing teeth- a natural remedy for high-quality oral hygiene, prevention and treatment of diseases of the teeth and gums. One end of the stick is split into fibers and used to treat teeth and gums.

Indications for use

Sivak or miswak is designed to provide quality care for the oral cavity, teeth and gums. Unlike traditional ones, it does not contain harmful chemicals, flavors, dyes. Natural ingredients have a positive effect on teeth and gums.

Miswak is used as an effective natural remedy for oral care. It is recommended to use in the following cases:

• whitening, cleaning teeth;
• strengthening teeth;
• refreshment of the mouth;
• removal and prevention of tartar;
• massage, strengthening and restoration of gums;
• polishing, whitening of tooth enamel.

Miswak is intended for high-quality care of the oral cavity, disease prevention, breath freshening. Since it is a completely natural remedy, it does not harm health.

Beneficial features

In addition to cleansing, sivak has a beneficial effect on the condition of the teeth, gums and the entire oral cavity. The composition of the tree contains a lot of natural components with a pronounced preventive, therapeutic effect.

The benefits of miswak are varied. Sivak has the following effect on the body:

• Strengthens teeth and gums;
• Whitens, polishes tooth enamel;
• Helps to eliminate dark spots from the surface of tooth enamel;
• Prevents the growth of bacteria, microbes in the oral cavity;
• It has an antiseptic effect, prevents inflammatory processes;
• Prevents the development of caries;
• Helps stop mucus secretion;
• It helps to improve vision, since the nerves from the roots of the teeth are associated with certain parts of the human face;
• Removes tartar (it will not work with an ordinary brush, since in most cases the tartar is located at the very neck of the teeth);
• Helps improve the digestion process;
• Eliminates lethargy, tones the body;
• Helps in the fight against smoking.

As a result of research, it was found that sivak has a beneficial effect on teeth and gums. Miswak is a good remedy for the prevention and treatment of caries in children, teething and inflammatory processes.

At home, the sivak is highly valued. This is the Sunnah of the Prophet, he recommended to use it regularly. Miswak is used for brushing teeth, massaging gums before ablution or prayer, as well as in some other cases.

Compound

The stick contains complex of useful substances, the benefits of which have been verified by years of use by Muslims.

The composition of the sticks of the Arak tree contains a lot of useful substances:

• trace elements. As a result of the research, up to 36 trace elements were found that help strengthen the gums and tooth enamel.
• Tannin. Reduces bleeding, strengthens the gums.
• fluid substances. Protect against caries.
• Silicic substances. Whiten, remove the heel, blotches on tooth enamel.
• Sulfur, galvanic components. Prevent the growth of bacteria in the edges of the teeth.
• Trimethylamine and B2 (riboflavin). Natural benefits in inflammatory processes and teething.

Also, tannins, alkaloids, fragrant resins, flavonoids, saponins, cellulose and many other components were found in the composition of the tree.

Mode of application

Sivak/Miswak for brushing teeth - a stick made of Arak wood of a certain thickness in a package.

The stick is taken out of the package, one end is cleaned of the bark by about 1 cm. Since the bark is not hard, it can be easily removed. The cleaned tip must be pressed down with your teeth and gently chewed so as to divide it into fibers - bristles.

Used as a brush, while cleaning is carried out without the use of toothpaste. They clean not only the teeth, but also the surface of the tongue from harmful bacteria. With thin enamel, use very carefully, pressing gently and carefully.

High-quality sivak has a pronounced pungent smell, taste with a pleasant bitterness, and the stick is flexible and not dry.

After the procedure, rinse your mouth with water, rinse the stick and leave until the next time.. It is not recommended to store the sivak in a closed package to avoid the appearance of mold and an unpleasant odor - such a stick is unsuitable for use. It is recommended to store in a humid place.

If the villi have become sparse or hard, it is worth cutting off the damaged part, cleaning again and dividing into fibers. From time to time, the sivak needs to be circumcised.

With proper use, one stick is enough for a month.

Contraindications

Do not use in case of individual sensitivity.

Stick Sivak / Miswak in the online store "Russian Roots"

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How to use Miswak?

1. Peel about 1 cm of Miswak from the bark - lightly bite the bark around the circumference, squeeze it between the teeth and pull it back (the bark will easily give in). Or simply plan (remove) 1 cm of the bark with a knife.

2. Press the Miswak with your teeth - the end you cleaned, chew lightly so that the stick becomes soft, and the fibers separate and become like a familiar brush.

3. Thoroughly clean your teeth, tongue, while not forgetting to massage the gums (this is especially useful when using Miswak - and it is a pleasure, unlike synthetic toothbrushes).

4. After brushing your teeth, cut off the used brush and put the Miswak back in the vacuum package (or case)! This will keep it naturally hydrated.

Store Miswak in a dry place protected from the sun and moisture at room temperature (16-20°C).

Be sure to return Miswak in a vacuum package or use a case, this will prevent rapid moisture loss.

If for some reason your stick has dried up and decreased in size (and this will not happen if you follow the instructions above) - put the stick in water overnight, it will pick up the required amount of moisture, and will be ready to use again! (only the used end of the stick should be soaked, or after soaking the whole stick, dry it, which will prevent quick spoilage, keep the stick dry)

Frequently Asked Questions on Using Miswak

1. At what age can children use Miswak?
Babies can be given little bits of Miswak to chew from about 4-5 months of age. Miswak facilitates teething. However, Miswak should only be given to a baby under the supervision of an adult to avoid swallowing the stick or injuring the throat.

2. How to store an open wand?
The wand you are currently using can be stored along with your hygiene items in the bathroom. A stick that was purchased for the future and is not yet used is best stored in a cool place in the package - in the refrigerator, on the door or in the fruit compartment. You should not store Miswak in the freezer, because. freezing - thawing negatively affects the quality of Miswak, like any natural product from plants.

3. How long can the soaked end of the stick be used - until it wears itself out or is cut off? And if cut, when?
Hygiene and maximum "usefulness" of Miswak sticks is ensured when using a one-time cleaned piece of stick, i.e. using a new cleaned piece of Miswak each time, cutting off the used one after each brushing of the teeth and gums. Yogis strongly recommend using the brush only once, because. It is believed that after use the brush becomes very infected and it is better not to brush your teeth at all than to use the brush again. That is why they do not use conventional reusable toothbrushes. Do not forget about the most valuable substances released by the stick when wet and brushing your teeth, the amount of which will naturally decrease significantly after each use. But even after the first use, Miswak retains its shape and is ready to be used again - this is for extreme cases when a person is away from home, on a hike, etc.

4. How to clean them? Even after I chewed the brush, the stick is too hard. How long does it take to chew it?
You need to chew until the moment when all the fibers are separated from each other. Based on experience, this is achieved in 5-10 strong compressions of the brush with the side teeth. Thin sticks are chewed faster, thick ones a little longer. In addition, the stiffness of chewed sticks is also different. Thin ones are softer, thick ones are more rigid. If the stick was stored without packaging and dried up, then it should be soaked beforehand. Dry sticks have very stiff bristles. It should also be borne in mind that it is desirable to clean the teeth themselves with the side surface of the brush, i.e. not with the tip of the brush, but with the surface of its fibers. It is convenient to clean the front surface of the teeth by rotating the wand around its axis, and the movements for cleaning the back surface of the teeth are approximately the same as when removing excess paint from a paint brush on the edge of a can. The fiber tips should only be cleaned between the teeth.

5. Is it possible to use this stick if the front teeth of the restoration are “extended” (+ nerves removed)?
Can. None of our customers complained that the artificial teeth somehow suffered from Miswak. On the contrary, everyone was very pleased. The color of the extended filling is adjusted to the natural color of your teeth. In addition, since Miswak does not contain aggressive whitening components, its use does not affect the color of artificial inserts - fillings. It should be remembered that various chemical teeth whitening products whiten only natural teeth, and artificial teeth do not. Therefore, when using them, the seal may stand out.

6. Is pregnancy or breastfeeding a contraindication for use?
Miswak can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. During pregnancy, as a rule, they limit the use of substances that can affect the contractile activity of the uterus or can cause allergies in the child in the future, but Miswak does not have these properties. In this regard, it is much safer than toothpastes (read the general comparative characteristics of toothpastes and Miswak) .

It is believed that during breastfeeding, mothers should exclude certain spices from the diet, for example, horseradish. The taste of milk may not be pleasant to the child. Miswak tastes a bit like horseradish, but it is much softer. In addition, you do not eat Miswak, so it is unlikely that it will affect the taste of milk. On the other hand, Miswak has a beneficial effect on digestion, which is good for both mother and child.

7. How to clean the inside of the teeth?
The inner surface of the teeth is cleaned with the side surface of the brush, i.e. not the end of the brush, but its side surface of the fibers. Sweeping movements, approximately the same as when removing excess paint from a paint brush on the edge of a can. You can also cut off a small piece of the stick about 2 mm, chew it in your mouth and then roll your tongue along the inside and outside of the teeth.

8 . What is Miswak?
Miswak (Sivak) - this is brushing your teeth and what you clean your teeth with, remove food debris, remove plaque. (arab.)

The concept of miswak (sivak) is applied to a tree knot, twig or root, as well as other objects that massage the gums and clean the teeth. As a rule, roots or twigs of various trees are used as miswak: mustard tree, olive tree, etc. Roots and twigs can be used immediately or dried and stored in a dry form.

9. What is the difference between fresh miswak and dried miswak?
Fresh miswak is more pleasant to use, its fibers are soft and flexible, and do not damage the gums. The taste of fresh miswak is pleasant, refreshing, pronounced. Most importantly, fresh miswak is healthier. it contains many more useful substances. However, fresh miswak has a significantly limited shelf life, in addition, it is also demanding on storage conditions (cool place). Dried miswak does not require special storage conditions and its shelf life is practically unlimited. However, dried miswak loses most of its unique properties, and its taste is not as pleasant as fresh.

10. What is the difference between Miswak root sticks and sticks made from twigs?
Root miswak is more flexible and juicy. They are more convenient to use. Twigs are tougher and less juicy.

11. Can the use of these sticks be combined with homeopathic treatment?
Of course, but as in any other case, it is better to consult your doctor. Among our customers, many use OTC drugs and there have been no cases of their antidoting.

12. Doesn't it damage the enamel?
Miswak does not damage the enamel, because it does not contain abrasive components. However, in case of increased abrasion of tooth enamel, and in case of inflammatory periodontal diseases (gingivitis, periodontal disease), it is recommended to use a thinner Miswak, because his brushes are softer. You should also make sure that the Miswak does not dry out, because. a dried miswak has a much stiffer tassel. Optimal storage conditions - in a bag in the refrigerator. And of course, especially in cases of inflammatory diseases, we strongly advise you to use a new purified Miswak section each time. This will allow you to get the maximum benefit from the active substances that Miswak has.

13. My teeth hurt after brushing with Miswak. I don't rub hard, just to clean it properly. What to do?
The following recommendations should be followed.

Brush your teeth only with a WET stick. If the stick is dry - pre-soak;
- the tips of the fibers should be cleaned only between the teeth;
- clean the front surface of the teeth by rotating the stick around its axis, across the tooth, so that the rotation is directed from the gum to the edge of the tooth;
- clean the lateral teeth and the back surface of the front teeth with sweeping movements, approximately the same as when removing excess paint from a paint brush on the edge of a can ..

14. What is their expiration date?
Shelf life in closed packaging is 12 months at a temperature not higher than +15C, open packaging should be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 months. At room temperature, the shelf life is reduced by 2-3 times.

15. Is it true that Miswak whitens teeth?
Is it true. Miswak whitens teeth very well, but only to their natural color! J

16. Today I took it to clean and the gums and corners of the lips sting a lot. Before that everything was fine. With what it can be connected?
Most likely, this is due to the fact that some kind of infection has appeared in the oral cavity. The spicy Miswak juice serves as an indicator. In this case, it is recommended to carry out cleaning procedures more often and each time with a fresh brush. It is also recommended in such cases to cut off a small piece of Miswak (2-3 mm) and chew it thoroughly for several minutes.

17. What is the taste and smell of these sticks?
The sticks have the taste and smell of horseradish, but without bitterness, softer and more tender. Thick sticks - with a sharper and richer taste and smell, thin sticks are more delicate in taste. A slightly salty aftertaste may be present, but the stick should not be too salty. A strong sweet-salty taste indicates the use of some synthetic ingredients for canning and storage. We do not supply such products.

18. On one of the sticks there is a white coating in places, is it damaged?
No, the sticks are not damaged. White coating is the exposed salt contained in a plant that grew on brackish soil. This is normal for this product.

19. I forgot to put the stick in the refrigerator, how to understand that it has gone bad?
If the stick has lain out of the refrigerator at normal room temperature for several days, then nothing will happen to it. The main sign of product spoilage is bloating for Miswak when sealed and sour when opened.

20. I took the stick out of the bag and kept it in the bathroom in a glass with brushes. After a few days, the stick dried up and was hard to clean. Can anything be done?
It is necessary to soak the tip of the stick in warm water for some time. The wand will soften again and it will be comfortable to use. So it will be necessary to soak each new tip. Do not soak the whole stick at once, because a soaked stick will quickly deteriorate.

21. Should Miswak be smeared with toothpaste? And how to do it?
Miswak replaces not only a toothbrush, but also toothpaste. Miswak contains more than 25 components beneficial for teeth. So there is no need for toothpaste. This is the main advantage of Miswak.

22. Can I brush my teeth with Miswak if I have braces?
During treatment with a bracket system, you can not chew, bite and gnaw. Since the use of Miswak is associated with chewing an initially fairly hard stick, the usual use of Miswak is undesirable.

We can suggest carefully trying the following use case:

1. Miswak must be chosen thinner, because. it will have a softer brush.
2. Clamp Miswak with scissors and twist it in different directions. the outer bark is easily removed.
3. You can knead Miswak with the help of improvised means, just as you do it with your teeth to the state of a brush and only then use it.
4. The resulting brush can already be used for brushing your teeth. To extract juice, you can lightly bite it. it's already soft enough.

You can also make an infusion of Miswak like any plant and use it as a mouthwash.

- "chewing stick" (literal translation of the Malay name "Kayu Sugi"). Traditional use as a toothbrush extends from the Middle East to South and Southeast Asia.
Common names: El Salvador, Miswak, Miswak, Meswak, Siwak, Sivak, Sewak, Siwan, Peelu, Pilu, Arak.
Now the miswak has a religious significance among the Muslim peoples, but there were mentions of it even before Islam.

A scientific study of miswak conducted by WHO in 2003 showed that, compared to a regular toothbrush and paste, a simple stick made from the roots of Salvadora Persica is much more effective when used correctly. And recent studies of miswak report a positive effect not only on teeth and gums, but on the entire immune system.

Application Miswak helps to strengthen the gums, prevent caries, soothe the dental nerve and eliminate toothache. In addition, the use of miswak refreshes the oral cavity, breathing, polishes and whitens tooth enamel, improves appetite, has a positive effect on the vocal cords, digestion and the entire gastrointestinal tract as a whole.

Basic properties:

• Miswak removes food debris, freshens breath, eliminates bad smell, strengthens teeth and gums
• The oils contained in the plant clean the teeth from plaque and remove tartar. Discoloring components eliminate staining and mottling of tooth enamel, silicon substances whiten teeth. Calcium provides remineralization of tooth enamel
• The extract of this tree in its action on the pathogenic flora is similar to such antibacterial and anti-caries substances as triclosan and chlorhexidine, but unlike them, it does not suppress the beneficial flora. It has been clinically established that after using Miswak, the number of pathogenic bacteria decreases by up to 75%, and the effect persists for 2 days from the moment of use. Suppresses the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. Effective against Albicans Candida
• Miswak helps with caries in adult and children's teeth. Thanks to the contained fluorine, both prevention and treatment of the disease are ensured. Reduces bleeding and inflammation of the gums, thanks to the content of tannin. Relieves inflammation and facilitates the eruption of new teeth, thanks to the content of trimethylamine. Due to its antibacterial properties, it is effective in the prevention and treatment of gingivitis and periodontal disease. Reduces toothache
• Miswak improves vision, has a beneficial effect on the vocal cords, promotes the process of digestion in the stomach, eliminates lethargy in the body, raises the general tone of a person, and helps to get rid of smoking.

Benefits of using:

• It is 100% natural, environmentally friendly product, just the root of the plant
• Does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, propylene glycol, benzyl alcohol, dyes, fragrances and other harmful substances
• Has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties without side effects
• More effectively than most toothpastes, cleans plaque, stains, removes tartar and whitens teeth
• Allows you to brush your teeth less often due to the long-term maintenance of the optimal microflora of the oral cavity
• Completely decomposes in the environment and does not pollute nature

Effects:

• anti-inflammatory
• antibacterial
• Antifungal
• Anesthetic
• Enamel remineralization
• Suppression of stone growth

​Tooth brushing
Gently peel the tip of the stick (0.5 - 1 cm) from the bark. The bark of the miswak is soft and easily peeled off with the hands or even with the teeth.
The cleaned tip of the stick should be lightly pressed with your teeth several times so as to separate the fibers and turn the tip of the stick into a brush.
Now you can proceed directly to brushing your teeth.
Do it in much the same way as with a toothbrush. The difference is that the surface of a regular toothbrush is larger than a miswak brush (it will take longer to brush your teeth at first), but the most significant difference is that toothpaste is completely eliminated with such brushing.
The elements contained in the miswak (currently, six main active elements + fluorine) prevent the occurrence of caries, cope with bacteria, restore the acid-base balance, eliminate plaque and freshen the breath (more precisely, after cleaning with a miswak, there is absolutely no smell from the mouth will not, miswak does not leave its smell, like, for example, mint).

After using the brush, it is necessary to cut off the used fibers with scissors, making a stick out of the brush again. This makes miswak the most hygienic cleaner because bacteria from the mouth will not collect between the bristle fibers and enter the mouth again! The stick must be stored in a bag to prevent drying out.
This also makes this brush "camping", i.e. you can always carry it with you and, if necessary, use it in any conditions, because. the absence of paste, and, accordingly, the absence of mouth rinses, makes the procedure for brushing your teeth available at any time and under any circumstances.
Although there is an opinion that the brush can be left uncut after the first use and reused (and even several times), we do not recommend doing this without adding additional natural antibacterial agents. Of course, you can rinse the miswak fibers with water and leave it until the next time (it will be more hygienic than rinsing an ordinary synthetic brush), but there will be very few active substances in the fibers, almost one “bristle” will remain, which may not wear out for a very long time and be used as natural a toothbrush, for example, with the addition of blue or white clay powder, a mixture of clays, crushed herbs, etc.

Massage and strengthening of the gums
Miswak has a very beneficial effect on the gums, strengthening and restoring them, relieving inflammation.
Gum massage can be carried out regardless of the need to brush your teeth. The fibers of the "chewing stick", if you chew it 🙂, become very soft, in this state the stick is an excellent massager for the gums, without causing harm or pain even to the weakest and most sensitive gums, gradually strengthening them. Thus, bleeding gums, as well as various other inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, are treated.
Studies have shown that after the application of miswak, the antibacterial action lasts for two days, protecting the tissues of the oral cavity from inflammation.

Polishing and whitening of tooth enamel
Studies show that the substances contained in miswak also have bleaching properties, which has traditionally been successfully used for thousands of years among peoples who have long been familiar with this miracle plant. Currently, miswak extracts are used all over the world for whitening and cleaning teeth.