Category Archives: Salvadorara persica (miswak)

Salvadora persica is commonly called miswak or the mustard tree. The plant contains a range of phytochemicals that may contribute to its medicinal effects. Experimental models using animals suggest that miswak may have mood elevating effects. For example, in one … Continue reading →

Salvadora persica (miswak) is commonly called the mustard tree or toothbrush tree (on account of the twigs of the tree being used traditionally to clean the teeth). Phytochemicals within miswak include alkaloids, flavonoids and plant steroids, which may confer medicinal … Continue reading →