Do the fear of cavities keep you off your favorite dessert? Or does tooth sensitivity force you to think double before getting yourself a scoop of your favorite ice cream? And you count yourself unlucky, this ever happening to you? Here’s introducing you, your new favorite superhero “Miswak.” Before jumping to miswak benefits, let’s learn what miswak actually is.
Well, you might have seen your dad or grandpa chewing a long stick, or you at least have a fair recollection of people living in rural areas having a stick in the mouth early in the morning. Well, you get it right, it is “Miswak, commonly known as ”Arak“ in Arabic.
Reportedly, miswak is being used since the time of Egyptians and ancient Babylonians. This means that this chew stick is even older than Queen Cleopatra? This, in turn, means every time you brush your teeth with miswak, you are brushing with a piece of history!
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Miswak Benefits In Islam And Hadith
Muslims are supposed to offer prayer five times a day, and for that, they need to perform ablution as a purification ritual. This is where miswak finds its significance as Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) often used to do it. The use of miswak is not only about cleanliness, but it is an act of worship that gives us spiritual benefits.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “If I had not found it a hardship for my Ummah, I would order them to make wudu’ for every salat and to use miswak in every wudu.” (Bukhari, Muslim)
Using A Miswak Is Sunnah
Miswak is not an obligatory practice for Muslims, but our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) recommended its use:
- before reciting the Holy Qur’an and hadith
- before meals
- before intercourse
- before and after sleeping
- after suhoor
- after entering one’s home
- When the mouth emits a bad smell
- When experiencing thirst or hunger pangs
- before and after any journey
- before teaching, performing, or learning virtues of Islam
Miswak Benefits In Science
Modern science finds health benefits in doing miswak. Several studies show that miswak possesses anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-plaque, and anti-cariogenic properties. Reportedly, miswak has analgesic, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It has an immediate impact on saliva composition. The Chemical and mechanical cleansing efficacy of miswak is equal and sometimes more significant than the toothbrush.
Miswak Benefits For Teeth
Miswak is suitable for your oral hygiene. It has many benefits for your teeth as it:
- fights cavities and tooth decays
- protects against plaque and tartar
- fights germs and harmful bacteria
- removes bad odor and promotes a pleasant breath
- promotes a feeling of cleanliness
- protects and strengthens the gums
- help to deal with pain and inflammation of gums
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Miswak Benefits For Stomach
Leaves of the miswak tree have an astringent property due to which African and Middle East people consume them so they can have better digestion. They should be consumed on an empty stomach to enjoy their benefits.
Sweet fruit from the miswak tree has diuretic properties, which treat both liver and stomach problems. The bark of the miswak tree helps to treat epilepsy and stomach ulcers.
Miswak Benefits For Skin
Miswak has numerous antibacterial properties, which is why it is being used in many medicinal creams. A paste made of its fruit, leaves or bark, when applied to the skin, treats fungal infection of the skin. The sweet fruit of miswak is used to treat skin inflammation and piles. The bark of miswak tree regulates the menstrual cycle. Moreover, a miswak protects our body from different types of cancers.
Olive Miswak Benefits
Olive or Zaitoon miswak is a wonderful miswak that comes from an Olive tree. You might be wondering about the zaitoon miswak benefits. Well, regular use of this miswak helps to fight cavities and tooth decay. It also improves eyesight. Moreover, it delays aging, also gives a new lift to your teeth by making them shiny and cleaner.
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Peelu Miswak Benefits
Peelu Miswak comes from a tree, Salvadora persica. It is an ideal kind of miswak obtained from the Peelo tree. It is a fantastic miswak that gives sparkle to your teeth. Besides preventing tooth decay and eliminating toothaches, it also strengthens your gums.
Peelu miswak is available in different flavors in the market, among which mint flavor is the most popular one. It refreshes your mouth with a good smell. Regular use of this miswak removes your taste buds’ sensitivity and leaves your teeth cleaner and more white.
Neem Miswak Benefits
Neem miswak comes from an Azadirachta indica tree. Natural neem miswak helps to treat swollen gums, relieve toothache and clean the teeth. Moreover, it helps to remove germs and maintain proper oral hygiene.
Imagine so many benefits in just a 15cm stick. Astonishing, right? Furthermore, this chewing tooth stick is affordable, accessible in method, reliable in use, and rewarding in practice. So, give it a try today. And If you have any concerns regarding your teeth, you can consult a dentist via Marham.pk.
FAQs
1- What are the benefits of miswak?
As mentioned above, it maintains your dental health and also protects your skin from cancers. The bark of miswak tree is used to regulate the menstrual cycle, and its leaves aid in better digestion.
2- What are the side effects of miswak?
Miswak stick is found to be associated with tooth wear and high levels of gingival recession.
3- What is the best way of using miswak?
First, trim a short section of bark off of the stick, and then chew it until it bristles. Then soak it in freshwater for at least 8 hours before its first use.
4- How to take care of your teeth?
Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Or you can use a miswak as well because it has all those ingredients which protect your teeth from cavities and tooth decay.
5- How to whiten teeth with miswak?
Make a habit of using miswak before and after you go to bed. The natural ingredients that a miswak has will whiten your teeth without jeopardizing your tooth’s enamel.
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