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For the first time I heard about the beneficial properties of the miswak (sivak) sprig in the eastern market “Altyn Asyr” in Ashgabat. Walking between the malls, I drew attention to the “strange” spine in vacuum packaging. The seller, and part-time herbalist - Ahmed-aga, spoke in detail about this "magic wand" that can make healthy competition with a familiar toothbrush.

“This is both a brush and toothpaste all rolled into one,” the seller says. - To use miswak to clean the oral cavity, you need to peel the end of the stick 1 cm from the peel. Then, with your teeth, chew the cleaned tip, the fibers of which, when softened, will resemble an ordinary brush. Carefully treating the oral cavity with it, do not forget to pay attention to the gums - miswak helps to strengthen them, and also has a disinfecting property and freshens the breath.

The bark of the Persian salvadora, from the branches and roots of which medicinal sticks are made, contains substances that have an antiseptic effect. Natural material, unlike synthetic, gently whitens the surface of the teeth, removes tartar and does not harm enamel.

“I myself have been using this natural“ toothbrush ”for many years, and I can say that the teeth have become stronger and healthier,” Ahmed-aga continues. “I recommend this healing wand to my grandchildren.” Children often have toothache, tooth decay is formed, and miswak will help to avoid many problems associated with diseases of the oral cavity. Only keep the “wand" correctly. After use, be sure to return to a sealed bag or case so that the fiber does not dry. It is better to put it in the refrigerator, so it will last from one to three months.

Miswak's “sticks” have a peculiar taste and smell similar to horseradish root, but without bitterness. Spicy juice is an indicator of infections that appear in the oral cavity, then it pinches on the lips. Daily brushing with a natural brush, in addition to a disinfectant, also has a therapeutic effect.

Miswak contains more than 25 components useful for teeth, so one does not need to add toothpaste. Tannic acid, soda bicarbonate, essential oils, vitamin C - all these active ingredients are present in the composition of the Persian Salvadora root.

“For me, brushing my teeth with a miswak is as convenient as possible,” the trader concludes. - Traveling in the mountains, I can brush my teeth at any time without additional devices, including without water. Miswak is a natural and environmentally friendly product that positively affects the body's immune system. Nature itself gives a person natural care for health, so why do not we use it?

Each time using a “wand”, one should cut off the already used segment, the one-time use of which will ensure hygiene and bring maximum benefit. But even if the natural toothbrush dries, just soak its tip in warm water, and softened fibers will again be ready for use.

Selbi CHARYYEVA