Salvadora persica L.: Toothbrush tree with health benefits and industrial applications – An updated evidence-based review

Salvadora persica L. is also known as Arak (in Arabic) and Peelu (in Urdu). Its frequent use as a toothbrush (miswak) is highly recommended by Prophet Muhammad. With a long history in folk medicine for centuries, S. persica was used in oral hygiene, food, cosmetics, fuel, and even as a medicine. Pre...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Farag, Wael M. Abdel-Mageed, Ali A. El Gamal, Omar A. Basudan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-07-01
Series:Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319016421001043