SIWAK OR MISWAK

Many hadith narrated about Siwak and suggestions for use. Among them the following hadith:

The Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam said: "Siwak is cleansing the mouth and cause Rabb Allah's approval." (Narrated by Ahmad and Ibn Majah)

Narrated Hudzaifah ra., He said, "Prophet always brushed his teeth with miswak every waking from sleep at night." (Narrated by Bukhari)



Prophet sallallaahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam bersiwak in fasting and not, at the time of ablution, prayer or when it will enter the house. He bersiwak with wood (branches) Araak. When sleeping, Siwak was placed near his head, and when he woke up from bersiwak.

In the book Thubbun Ath-Nabawi (Prophet's Medical) compiled by Ibn Qoyyim described siwak benefits include:

* Clean your mouth
* Clean the gums
* Prevent bleeding
* Strengthen eyesight
* Prevent cavities
* Healthy digestion
* Clear sound
* Helps the digestion of food
* Facilitate airway (talk)
* Rouse reading
* Resist sleep
* Meridhokan Allah Ta'ala
* Admired angel

Recent study showed that Siwak Siwak wood contains natural minerals that can kill bacteria, eliminate plaque, prevent cavities and maintain gum.

Siwak has useful chemical content, such as:

* Antibacterial acids such as astringents, abrasives and detergents are used to kill bacteria, prevent infection and stop the bleeding of the gums. On the use of miswak first, it may seem a little spicy and burn, because there is a similar content of mustard in it which is an antibacterial substance such acids.
* The content of chemicals such as chlorides, Pottasium, Sodium Bicarbonate, Fluoride, Silica, Sulfur, Vitamin C, Trimethyl amine, Salvadorine, Tannins and several other minerals that works to clean teeth, whiten and teeth and gums healthy. These materials are often extracted as the building blocks of toothpaste.
* Natural fragrance oils that taste and smell of fresh, fragrant and makes the mouth to eliminate the odor.
* The enzymes that prevent the formation of plaque that causes gingivitis. Plaque is also a major cause of tooth loss prematurely.
* Anti decay agents (anti-decay substance), which decreases the amount of bacteria in the mouth and prevent the decay process. Besides Siwak also helped stimulate the production of saliva (saliva) more, which is an organic mouth saliva that protects and cleans the mouth.

A recent study on 'Periodontal Treatment' (Dental Care periodic / regular) by taking a sample of the 480 adults aged 35-65 years in the city of Makkah and Jeddah by scientists from King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, shows that for the treatement Periodontal Makkah and Jeddah are lower than studies in other countries, indicating that the use of miswak is closely related to the lack of community needs Makkah and Jeddah on 'Periodontal Treatment'.

Another study by making powdered Siwak as an additive in toothpaste compared with the use of toothpaste without Siwak powder mixture showed that the percentage of the best results for a perfect dental hygiene is toothpaste with miswak powder granules because granules are capable of reaching between the teeth completely and remove the leftovers are still lodged in between your teeth. So many companies in the world to include powdered Siwak in their toothpaste products. WHO also helped make siwak including health commodities that need to be nurtured and cultivated. Let us live a healthy life with bersiwak Budayakan ...!!

There have been studies about the miswak on the teeth. The minerals contained in siwak like Sodium Chloride, Potassium, Sodium Bicarbonate and Calcium Oxide also serves to clean the teeth. Aroma and delicious taste, arising from natural oils amounted to 1% of the entire composition. Also in the miswak also contained an enzyme that prevents gum disease. Natural composition contained in the Siwak, imitated by adding substances such as those found in miswak, the artificial tooth paste.

Another study states that from trees siwak Salvadore Persica that grows around Mecca and the Middle East, rarely have more than a foot in diameter. Siwak contains among others, trimethyl amine, chloride, fluoride and silica. Due to the good properties, these materials are also made in the form of powder and is used with a regular toothbrush

A German magazine article contains scientist named Rudat, director of the Institute of the University of Rostock Perkumanan. In his writings, he said,

After I read about siwak Arabs commonly used as a toothbrush, since that time I also started doing the assessment. Modern scientific research confirms, that the miswak contains substances that resist decay, cleaning agent that helps kill germs, whiten teeth, protect teeth from fragility, works to help glue the wound gums and healthy growth, and protect the mouth and teeth of various diseases. As has been proven that miswak has the benefit of preventing cancer.