Enas Al-Banna wrote Tuesday, October 31, 2023 05:00 PM
The sands of Sinai and its natural landmarks contain many treasures and good things that have long been considered a source of natural treatments. Among those treasures is the arak tree, which is the oldest toothbrush in the world.
For centuries, the wood of the Arak tree has been widely used as a natural toothbrush. This tree, which grows abundantly in the mountainous region of St. Catherine in South Sinai, has fibrous branches and has medicinal properties related to oral hygiene.
According to the beautyinsider website, it is extracted The siwak From the Arak tree: When the outer skin of the Arak tree branch is removed and soaked in water, the fibers of the hard branch soften and become flexible. The branch is directly used as a toothbrush and helps freshen the breath. Moreover, the fibers contain a substance that has properties and functions similar to natural toothpaste.
The siwak branch contains natural antibiotics, and in some countries the arak tree branch is used to clean the teeth by chewing it directly. This is done because of its wide benefits such as its richness in calcium, and its antibacterial and antimicrobial qualities that are 20 times greater than mint, in addition to its natural properties. Immune booster.
Sewak Arak has been recognized by the World Health Organization through research conducted on its effectiveness in maintaining dental health as well as in combating dental health problems.
Benefits of Siwak Al Arak
The Arak tree is considered a magical gift from nature to humans because of its many beneficial qualities. It is rich in saponins, phendol, menthol, calcium, and many other mineral elements. With constant use, it will strengthen the enamel, maintain healthy teeth, refresh the breath, and improve oral immunity.
Research on nature’s gift to the Arak tree has also found the following benefits:
-Miswak extract is a natural plant antibiotic that can be compared to common mouth antiseptics
-20 times more antibacterial than peppermint.
– Treats gingivitis.
-A traditional medicinal plant that enhances immunity
-Long-term use reduces symptoms of rheumatism, asthma, drug addiction, and tobacco addiction.
2023-10-31 15:00:00
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