The Active Chemical Constituent And Biological Activity of Salvadora persica (Miswak )
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The use of Miswak, chewing sticks (salvadora persica) can be traced back to Babylonians some 7000 years ago. It was later used throughout the Roman and Greek empires, and has also been used by ancient Egyptians and muslims.It is commonly used throughout the world specially for the purpose of oral hygiene. Muslims are using as the religious view. Current study deals with the study of miswak for their chemical composition and biological activity.It deals with the study of therapeutic uses of miswak. Finally, the study concludes that miswak should be use not only for the religious view but also for the benefit of its effects produced.
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A review on miswak (Salvadora persica) and its effect on various aspects of oral health.
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