Salvadora persica

Salvadora persica or the arak, Its roots and twigs called miswak are traditionally used for chewing as a toothbrush. typically in height. and is found on desert floodplains, riverbanks, and grassy savannahs.

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File:Salvadora persica by Dr. Raju Kasambe DSCN6600 (6).jpg|Shrub with berries

File:Grey Hypocolius in Kutch seen in Salvadora persica habitat.jpg|Shrub in India

File:Pollen grains of Salvadora persica.jpg|Pollen grains

File:Plants of the coast of Coromandel Coast Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh India Flora Fruits Flowers (34).jpg

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History and use

Salvadora persica stick, widely known as miswak, is used for teeth cleaning throughout the Arabian Peninsula, Iranian Plateau, and wider Muslim world.