The miswak (Salvadora persica L.) chewing stick: Cultural implications in oral health promotion
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
Antioxidant capacity of chewing stick miswak Salvadora persica
BACKGROUND Chewing stick (miswak Salvadora persica L.) is an effective tool for oral hygiene. It possessed various biological properties including significant antibacterial and anti-fungal effects. In the present study, we evaluated the antioxidant compounds in miswak. METHOD Miswak root was extracted with 80% methanol. Methanol extract as antioxidant was evaluated by using DPPH, ABTS and pho...
متن کاملRole of Salvadora persica chewing stick (miswak): A natural toothbrush for holistic oral health
From an ancient tool to a modern way of improving oral health, miswak (chewing stick) has proven to be an effective tool for oral health. The miswak removes the bacterial plaque by mechanical and chemical actions. It provides a cheap and easily accessible way of improving oral health of the individuals and populations. The use of miswak was promoted centuries ago by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be U...
متن کاملA review of the therapeutic effects of using miswak (Salvadora Persica) on oral health
Miswak is a traditional chewing stick prepared from the roots, twigs, and stem of Salvadora persica and has been used as a natural method for tooth cleaning in many parts of the world for thousands of years. A number of scientific studies have demonstrated that the miswak (Salvadora persica) possesses antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-cariogenic, and anti-plaque properties. Several s...
متن کاملA review on miswak (Salvadora persica) and its effect on various aspects of oral health.
Plants have been used for centuries to improve dental health and to promote oral hygiene, and this practice persists in several communities throughout the world. "Miswak" is an Arabic word meaning "tooth-cleaning stick," and Salvadora persica miswak has a wide geographic distribution. It was used by ancient Arabs to whiten and polish the teeth. This review discusses the history and chemical com...
متن کاملEfficacy of Miswak (salvadora persica) in preventing dental caries
The rate of dental caries and periodontal diseases in the world is still high, regardless of progress in the oral and dental hygiene. The natural toothbrush or chewing stick called “Miswak” has been used since ancient history. In this research the efficacy of Miswak in preventing dental caries was investigated and compared with the efficacy of toothbrush and toothpaste. The analytical and clini...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2352-0035
DOI: 10.1016/j.ksujds.2013.06.002