Benefits of Miswak (Chewing Stick)

[ellenbrt]

A Miswak or Siwak is probably an alien thing to the western world. But, it’s a twig which a majority of people from Muslim countries use daily to brush their teeth. Although it might sound outdated to use twigs from trees for cleaning your teeth, studies conducted on the Miswak prove otherwise. Studies have inferred that Miswak is better than toothpaste for preventing gum disease. It is being known as chewing stick in the western world and is being looked upon as a form of alternative medicine. So, let’s analyze this “wonder twig” keeping documented scientific studies as proofs.
But first of all, why would anyone think of using a tree twig to clean their teeth? The fact is ancient man did not have the facility of a toothbrush and many cultures have used Miswak for oral hygiene. The use of Miswak is well spread in the Muslim population of the world, and is a common entity in Muslim countries. The reason for common use of Miswak by Muslims can be attributed to religious beliefs. The last messenger of Islam used it frequently and also instructed his followers to do the same and hence the practice continues widely in Muslim countries. There are 70 benefits of Miswak as suggested by Islamic Literature and many of these have been scientifically proven and the rest haven’t been studied yet.

You might be wondering what exactly a Miswak is in the first place. The Miswak is obtained from the twigs of the Arak tree (Peelu tree) although a few other trees can also be used to obtain it such as walnut and olive.

[ppyo]

Hi, ellenbrt. Have you tried that technique and if you have, is it really so effective?

[peytoncyras]

A Miswak or Siwak, the twig a majority of people from Muslim countries use daily to brush their teeth, is an alien thing to most people in the Western world. Although it might sound outdated to use twigs from trees to clean one’s mouth and teeth, studies conducted on the Miswak prove otherwise, inferring that the Miswak is better than toothpaste for preventing gum disease.

The Miswak, referred to at times as a chewing stick by Westerners, is also an alternative form of medicine. Let’s analyze this “wonder twig,” keeping documented scientific studies as proofs.

[princecarspian]

There are lot of benefit of Miswak chewing stick
1.Kills bacteria that causes gum-disease.
2.Fights plaque effectively.
3.Fights against cavities
4.Removes bad breath and odors from the mouth
5.Creates a pleasant fragrance in the mout
6.Effectively cleans between teeth due to its bristles being parallel to the handle, rather than perpendicular, which results in effective cleaning between the teeth
7.Increases salivation, thereby inhibiting dry mouth

[jhonybush]

1. Miswaak strengthens the gums and prevents tooth decay.
2. Miswaak assists in digestion.
3. Miswaak creates a fragrance in the mouth.
4. Miswaak is a cure for illness.
5. Miswaak eliminates bad odors and improves the sense of taste.
6. Miswaak sharpens the memory.
7. Miswaak is a cure for headaches.
8. Miswaak clears the voice.

[smithsjhons]

Advantages and Benefits of Miswak

·Miswak eliminates bad odours and improves the sense of taste.
·Miswak sharpens the memory
·Miswak eliminates slime
·Miswak creates a fragrance in the mouth
·Miswak is a cure for illness
·Miswak strengthens the gums and prevents tooth decay
·Miswak assists in eliminating toothaches and prevents further increase of decay which has already set in.
·Miswak is a cure for headaches
·Miswak creates lustre (noor) on the face of the one who continually uses it.
·Miswak causes teeth to glow
·Miswak strengthens the eyesight
·Miswak assists in digestion
·Miswak clears the voice
·The greatest benefit of using miswak is gaining the pleasure of Allah
·The reward of Salah is multiplied seventy times if miswak was used before it