Miswak (Salvadora persica) - Natures Toothbrush - Revive A Tradition

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hey peeps, so many of you choose wet shaving because its traditional roots,
well ever wondered how peeps used to brush their teeth before the manufacturing of the conventional toothbrush?

well peeps used to use a 'miswak' also known as 'siwak' comes from the peelu tree aka salvadora persica,
its actually the first toothbrush in history https://www.arabnews.com/news/459712

this is what a miswak looks like, they come in thin, medium and thick sizes and theres no need for toothpaste too



being a muslim i only know of this miwak toothbrush due to it being recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him),
so i can understand if peeps havent ever heard of it before, saying that many peeps who arent muslim but have african or middle eastern background will be well aware of this miswak toothbrush stick

its 100% natural, easy to use, cheap, vegan, cruelty free, biodegradable and eco friendly

13 Stupendous Reasons to Brush Your Teeth With a Miswak Stick
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13 Stupendous Reasons to Brush Your Teeth With a Miswak Stick - Conserve Energy Future

There are many stupendous reasons why the Miswak stick is gaining more traction as a viable option for dental care. Read on to discover the benefits of this age-old tool.
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7 Amazing Health Benefits Of Miswak
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7 Amazing Health Benefits Of Miswak

Miswak benefits oral health in numerous ways. From fighting tooth decay to strengthening gums, it has many positive effects. Learn about its many uses here.
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heres some science behind the miswak (have read it and honestly dont understand it all lol but i thought i'd share)
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How to Use a Miswak Chew Stick | Natural Oral Care
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGpTB8BZ4es&ab_channel=Dr.BrigitteWhite


How to Use a Miswak
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gyLDGaKUGs&t=15s&ab_channel=AlhannahIslamicClothing


How to Use Miswak by Japanese Muslim
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7s938yggAk&ab_channel=KaijiKadir%2FKokeji


Miswak toothbrush stick, brushing your teeth with a tree root!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6ns1LBMkzM&ab_channel=NaturalSpaSuppliesLtd


How to Start a New Toothbrush Stick, Inspiring Tutorial (Miswak, Salvadora persica)
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGovGn6bMsk&ab_channel=NaturalSpaSuppliesLtd


this one below (the vid) is the olive tree miswak and its one i havent tried yet
but i just ordered a set of 5 last night from ebay (link below) im looking forward to trying it out
www.ebay.co.uk

Olive Miswak Toothbrush Sticks (x5 PACK) Imaan Thin 20cm Set Zaitoon Twig *SALE* | eBay

The approximate length of each miswak is 20cm. Further soften the bristles on the now exposed section of the olive miswak using your teeth;. Brush vertically and horizontally on the upper and lower teeth, as well as inside the mouth, along the back and upon the tongue to receive the full benefit...
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How to Use the Olive Toothbrush 'Miswak' Stick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNsyCViYiYw&ab_channel=NaturalSpaSuppliesLtd

if you fancy getting one i suggest your local asian groceries shops or islamic shops,
you can get them from ebay and amazon however i would suggest ebay over amazon because theyre cheaper from my experience

think i may have a few thin ones somewhere in the house, if anyone wants one PM me, i'd be more then happy to send one over to you :)

if youre unsure on anything or would like me to clarify just give me a shout, no worries at all :)

ohhh yea by the way we do still use conventional toothbrushes and toothpaste too,
i see it this way why not get the best of both worlds huh

anyways thought some of you would find it interesting, you know like they say life is always a learning curve

p.s only person i can think of on the forum who might already know of this is @pjgh lol :wink:
 
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Very cool
I recently changed up my toothpaste to the Access brand. I absolutely love it. My teeth have never been cleaner. I have other toothpastes I use but Access is by far the best. I will look into what you posted above. Looks intriguing. Thanks for the info.
 
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Charcoal said:
Very cool
I recently changed up my toothpaste to the Access brand. I absolutely love it. My teeth have never been cleaner. I have other toothpastes I use but Access is by far the best. I will look into what you posted above. Looks intriguing. Thanks for the info.
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Never heard of the toothpaste access, any links to it?

I've always used the miswak since my teens on and off for years, like I said in my previous post I have a few spare of you'd like one let me know, I'd be happy to send it to you, off the top of my head I'm.pretty sure they're thin ones thoughi like thin ones sometimes and a lot of the time I like the thicker ones so you can get a bit tough with it lol 🙈
 
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saj1985 said:
Never heard of the toothpaste access, any links to it?

I've always used the miswak since my teens on and off for years, like I said in my previous post I have a few spare of you'd like one let me know, I'd be happy to send it to you, off the top of my head I'm.pretty sure they're thin ones thoughi like thin ones sometimes and a lot of the time I like the thicker ones so you can get a bit tough with it lol 🙈
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I’m in the States so don’t worry about sending me anything. I’ll pick some up in the near future. Here’s the link to that toothpaste Access Herbal Extract Toothpaste, Mint, 4.2 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I2IHZU0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_dR2ZFbCD82X2Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Cheers.
 
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I’m in the States so don’t worry about sending me anything. I’ll pick some up in the near future. Here’s the link to that toothpaste Access Herbal Extract Toothpaste, Mint, 4.2 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I2IHZU0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_dR2ZFbCD82X2Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Cheers.
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thanks for the link it looks good, is it a chinese or japanese manufactured product?

what sort of taste does it have? minty?

id like to try some herbal toothpastes too without any parabens and chemicals too,
these are the ones ive been looking at recently (ayurvedic and herbal ones etc)

this one i really want to try its got miswak extracts in it
www.ebay.co.uk

3 X 100ml Dabur Miswak Extract Herbal Toothpaste - Miswaak Sewak Meswak Peelu for sale online | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 3 X 100ml Dabur Miswak Extract Herbal Toothpaste - Miswaak Sewak Meswak Peelu at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
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Dabur Herbal Whitening Toothpaste with Activated Charcoal 100ml
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Dabur Herbal Whitening Toothpaste with Activated Charcoal 100ml | eBay

The product is free from parabens and had no added fluoride. It is enriched with natural ingredients that gives you a naturally healthy smile.
www.ebay.co.uk
this darbur company also does hair oils im pretty sure

this clove one i want to try because clove is really good for toothaches too
www.ebay.co.uk

2x DABUR CLOVE HERBAL TOOTHPASTE 100ML NO ADDED FLUORIDE SUITABLE FOR VEGETERIAN | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2x DABUR CLOVE HERBAL TOOTHPASTE 100ML NO ADDED FLUORIDE SUITABLE FOR VEGETERIAN at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
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i think quite a few of these herbal toothpastes come from asia, like india because you can find a lot of these in your local indian grocery shops too
 
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saj1985 said:
thanks for the link it looks good, is it a chinese or japanese manufactured product?

what sort of taste does it have? minty?

id like to try some herbal toothpastes too without any parabens and chemicals too,
these are the ones ive been looking at recently (ayurvedic and herbal ones etc)

this one i really want to try its got miswak extracts in it
www.ebay.co.uk

3 X 100ml Dabur Miswak Extract Herbal Toothpaste - Miswaak Sewak Meswak Peelu for sale online | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 3 X 100ml Dabur Miswak Extract Herbal Toothpaste - Miswaak Sewak Meswak Peelu at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
www.ebay.co.uk

Dabur Herbal Whitening Toothpaste with Activated Charcoal 100ml
www.ebay.co.uk

Dabur Herbal Whitening Toothpaste with Activated Charcoal 100ml | eBay

The product is free from parabens and had no added fluoride. It is enriched with natural ingredients that gives you a naturally healthy smile.
www.ebay.co.uk
this darbur company also does hair oils im pretty sure

this clove one i want to try because clove is really good for toothaches too
www.ebay.co.uk

2x DABUR CLOVE HERBAL TOOTHPASTE 100ML NO ADDED FLUORIDE SUITABLE FOR VEGETERIAN | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2x DABUR CLOVE HERBAL TOOTHPASTE 100ML NO ADDED FLUORIDE SUITABLE FOR VEGETERIAN at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
www.ebay.co.uk

i think quite a few of these herbal toothpastes come from asia, like india because you can find a lot of these in your local indian grocery shops too
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It’s from Japan. The taste is minty with salt.
It is different (too different for my wife and kids) but I’ve come to really enjoy it.
 
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It’s from Japan. The taste is minty with salt.
It is different (too different for my wife and kids) but I’ve come to really enjoy it.
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Cool might look out for it on Amazon and eBay ukhow long you been using it again?
 
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Growing up in acrid north india i had the privilege of playing hide and seek around gnarled and knotty branches of Miswak tree and eating ripe Peelu berries in summers.

There are more options available with equally good measure of success. On field trips here in India i have used sticks of Acacia, Neem and Pomegranate trees and some unknown ones i chanced upon in local markets. However they are not commercially marketed even in India. While Dabur brand miswak is good this company is as shady as it gets and worth avoiding their products. If one can source Himalaya toothpaste (available on amazon US for sure) they do get very high praise form users and really works as intended without super mint faff.
 
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Growing up in acrid north india i had the privilege of playing hide and seek around gnarled and knotty branches of Miswak tree and eating ripe Peelu berries in summers.

There are more options available with equally good measure of success. On field trips here in India i have used sticks of Acacia, Neem and Pomegranate trees and some unknown ones i chanced upon in local markets. However they are not commercially marketed even in India. While Dabur brand miswak is good this company is as shady as it gets and worth avoiding their products. If one can source Himalaya toothpaste (available on amazon US for sure) they do get very high praise form users and really works as intended without super mint faff.
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wow thats so cool, how common would you say using miswak is in india?

where can you get these other sticks like you mentioned from?

can you tell us more about the issues with dabur please?

yea seen himalaya on ebay/amazon, theyre herbal toothpaste looks good :)
 
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