Miswak - 8" Natural Toothbrush

This 8" Miswak is freshly harvested, vacuum sealed and shipped by air from Pakistan fresh every month. To Use: Simply scrape off bark from the tip (half an inch), then chew the tip gently until its fibers become soft and brush-like. Brush teeth horizontally and frequently. When the bristles become worn, cut off the tip and start again. Note: We do not accept returns on miswaks. The miswak (miswaak, siwak, sewak, etc) is a teeth cleaning twig made from a twig of the Salvadora persica tree (known as arak in Arabic). It has a long, well-documented history and reputation for its medicinal benefits. It is often mentioned that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) recommended its use. He is quoted in various Hadith regarding the Miswaks's virtues: "Were it not that I might over-burden the Believers I would have ordered them to use Siwak (Miswak) at the time of every Prayer." "Four things are from among the practices of the Prophets: Circumcision, Perfume, Miswak, and Marriage. "Make a regular prac