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Arak tree - (Salvadora persica) increases slowly, resisting harsh forces of nature,among the sand dunes in Africa and South Asia. Miswak (Sivak) made from treebranches and roots of Arak (Salvadora Persica), in which they chewed fibers are separated and converted into a brush, and therefore also called miswak tooth brush

Modern research shows that miswak (Sivak) contains a large number of biologically active substances that are useful for the whole organism.

Miswak also has medicinal properties - and antiseptic that promotes healthier teeth and gums. It is proved that in the miswak more than 10 different components that are important in the care of the mouth and teeth.
Miswak Excellence has a distinct pungent odor. On the palate, with a pleasant bitterness. Bacillus itself is not dry and flexible ..

The end must chew sticks so that the fibers fluff and got a brush-like brush. Here is a stick and was ready to her would be to brush your teeth. Thinned fiber simply cut andyou can continue to use the same stick.

Miswak (Sivak) - is brushing your teeth and what clean teeth, remove food debris and remove plaque. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and Allah) said: "Sivak - it's clean mouth and contentment of God [you]" (An-Nasa'i).

To date, research results proved significant and multifaceted benefits of miswak for oral health. For example, the plaque that stick come off smoothly and very efficiently, which in turn prevents the formation of dental caries. Studies conducted in Egypt showed that the use of these branches are not only cleans the teeth of the raids, but their remnants continue to kill bacteria even after 2 days. Only after a mouthwash containing extracts of this tree, the number one type of oral bacteria is reduced by 75%.
Recent studies have shown that more useful to brush your teeth Sivak (stick for cleaning teeth, recommended in the Hadith of the Prophet, peace be upon him), rather than using a regular toothpaste and toothbrush, reports Arab News. Group of dentists at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia studied the properties of siwaak, whose sales in the month of Ramadan, especially in Mecca and Medina, have risen sharply. Studies have shown that the benefits to oral hygiene and dental health in their cleaning Sivak is the same as brushing with a toothbrush, if not higher.
Miswak [Sivak, brushing your teeth and what teeth cleaned] has many medicinal properties, effective in fighting plaque, gum disease, bleeding gums, toothache, and so on. "But Sivak has other advantages. It also helps to improve appetite and normalize the peristaltic contractions of the gastrointestinal tract, helping children unlearn the habit of thumb-sucking, and adults - from smoking, "- said Dr. Khalid Almas, who led this research. In general, according to scientists, siwaak useful and effective toothpaste and regular brushing.
Today, studies conducted by medical and pharmaceutical international centers have shown that Sivak (Arak branch of the tree branches and roots of the tree of El Salvador - Salvadora persica-which grows only in Saudi Arabia) has indispensable protective properties of dental disease prevention of oral cavity and its derivatives, preventing bleeding gums by strengthening the tooth structure.
Did you know that Sivak has more medicinal and antibacterial substances than any toothpaste manufacturing? Calculations have shown that it contains 25 different natural therapeutic ingredients so necessary for the care of our teeth.
As shown by various studies, the extract of this tree in their chemical properties similar to those antibacterial agents and anticarious as triclosan and chlorhexidine.In addition, a "miswak" contains fluoride, vitamin C, tannins, alkaloids and flavonoids. Therefore, the use of "miswak" strengthens teeth, protects against the emergence and further development of dental caries reduces toothache, freshens breath and eliminates bad breath, strengthens gums, teeth and gives luster and whiteness.
Modern research has proven that "miswak" contains a large number of biologically active substances that are useful for the whole organism. A replacement "miswak", though much less effective, can be used twigs of olive wood, walnut and other trees.
In the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) were more than one hundred hadith about the benefits of Sivak. Therefore, Imam Sanani said: "Surprisingly, although the Sunnah of the Prophet peace be upon him contained so many hadiths on this subject, Muslims will still ignore them and do not use this means of prevention." (Subul Salaam)
The medieval scholar Ibn Qayyim in his book "Prophetic Medicine" listed the following useful properties Sivak:
• Freshen your mouth.
• Strengthening of the teeth.
• The cessation of mucus.
• Improve sight. (Nerves extending from the roots of the teeth in one way or another connected with the neighboring parts of the human face).
• Removal of tartar. (Note that it is not removed massaging ordinary toothbrush, as is mostly the very neck of the tooth).
• Does the vocal cords.
• Promotes digestion in the stomach.
• Raise the overall tone of the person.
• Sets a person to read the Qur'an, remembrance of God, making the prayer.
• Eliminates the sluggishness of the body.
• Surprising angels of Allah.
• Increases the fee for a person more its good deeds on Judgement Day.

One could go on, but turn to modern research, concluded that siwaak:

• an excellent means of preventing and treating diseases of children's teeth decay, thanks to its fluid substances.
• eliminates spotting and mottling of tooth enamel, thanks to bleaching components.
• whitens teeth, due to the content of silicon compounds.
• due to the content of sulfur compounds and galvanic does not grow bacteria in the edges of the teeth.
• useful in inflammatory processes and cuts new teeth, caused by the content of trimethylamine and vitamin "J".
• helps to get rid of smoking.
Those who use them, argue that the miswak is a powerful natural remover stains from your teeth, and say that people who use twigs instead of brushes teeth more white and shiny.
If you want to try branches, it is easy, says Eric Shapira dentist. At first, gently chew a twig, to soften it. Then try to stick in your mouth to remove plaque from the teeth.The tree is the oil which will reduce the attacks. It will take 5 to 10 minutes, enough to make a branch for the use of plastic, and another 3-5 minutes to rub a sprig of each tooth and around each tooth and remove plaque. As to the time of application, it has limitations: after sleep, after a long silence or conversation after a meal, etc.
Mainly in terms of actions of Prophet Muhammad, is a constant oral care to stay healthy and fresh breath. For example 'Aisha told that "The Messenger of God, when he returned home, first brushing my teeth."
Scientists agree that brushing miswak (as well as some form of maintenance of oral cleanliness) is sunnah muakkyaada (mandatory at the Sunnah), as the Prophet was constant in this and encouraged others to do so.
Regarding tooth brushing-stick miswak before committing to regular prayer, prayer should be noted that in some Hadith say about the desirability of brushing before rinsing the mouth at the time of ablution (wudu '), and others - before the prayer.
In conclusion, we present another hadith: "The Prophet Muhammad always, day or night it was, after waking from sleep, brushing your teeth before you bathe" (hadith from 'Aisha; St.'s. Ahmad and Abu Dawud).
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) conveyed Allah's Messenger sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said: "If I was not afraid of hardship for my ummah, I would have told them to use miswak every wudu (ablution)." (Bukhari) .
Abu Umaamah conveyed (Allah be pleased with him) words of the Prophet (peace be upon him): "Use a miswak, as it cleans your mouth and gives you satisfaction of the Lord. Angel Jibreel (peace be upon him) so often recommended to me miswak that I thought that it would become fard for my Ummah. And I myself use a miswak so much and often that they even fear for their teeth. "

Here are some recipes for mouthwash:

One of the most common and simple means - rose water or a strong infusion of mint.

Decoction of thyme and freshens breath and removes the good bad breath.

For the prevention of tooth decay and gum disease in Arabia decided to chew pieces of incense, gum or other natural plant resins. Natural resins possess strong antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that help to withstand various diseases of the teeth. They also normalize the stomach and intestines, which distinguishes them from the modern chewing gum. Pieces of Incense can suck to get rid of the nausea caused by digestive problems, toxemia of pregnancy, or "sickness."

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