Miswak Plant || Salvadora persica || شجرة السواك || Toothbrush Tree UAE & KSA

The Miswak Plant (Salvadora persica) شجرة السواك – also known as the Toothbrush Tree – is one of the most significant trees in Arabian heritage and Islamic tradition, valued for its natural oral care properties, edible fruits, and medicinal uses.

This small tree or shrub typically grows 6–7 meters tall, with a crooked trunk and whitish bark. Its branches have been used for centuries as natural toothbrush sticks (Miswak), recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for oral hygiene. The fibrous twigs release natural antibacterial compounds that clean teeth, freshen breath, and promote healthy gums.

Beyond its dental benefits, Salvadora persica is a multi-purpose plant:

• 🌿 The leaves can be eaten fresh in salads and used in traditional medicine.

• 🌼 The flowers are small, fragrant, and mildly purgative.

• 🍒 The fruits are small, red, and edible – eaten fresh or dried.

• 🌳 The wood is useful for firewood and charcoal.

• 🐄 In regions like Namibia, it serves as drought-resistant fodder for cattle.

• 🌱 The seeds yield a detergent oil with practical uses.

With its pleasant mustard-like fragrance, resilience to arid conditions, and rich cultural significance, the Miswak Plant is a must-have for gardens, farms, and landscapes across UAE & Saudi Arabia.

🌿 Why Choose the Miswak Plant?

• ✅ Source of the traditional Miswak toothbrush sticks 🌿

• ✅ WHO-recognized for oral hygiene benefits

• ✅ Produces edible fruits & leaves with medicinal value

• ✅ Hardy, drought-tolerant tree – ideal for UAE & KSA climates

• ✅ Delivered healthy in pot with expert care tips

🌍 Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Salvadora persica

• Common Names: Miswak Plant, Toothbrush Tree, Mustard Tree, Arak Tree / شجرة السواك

• Family: Salvadoraceae

• Height: 6–7m average

• Trunk: Crooked, whitish, scabrous bark

• Leaves: Glossy green, crisp texture, edible

• Flowers: Small, fragrant, yellowish-green clusters

• Fruits: Small red berries, juicy & edible (fresh or dried)

• Tolerance: Drought-resistant, grows in arid soils

• Uses: Oral care, medicinal, edible, cultural, fodder & fuel

🌴 What You’ll Receive:

• A healthy live Miswak Plant (Salvadora persica) in nursery pot

• Safe arrival guarantee from Plantroops Middle East

• Planting & care guide for successful growth

✨ Bring home the heritage and health benefits of the Miswak Plant (Salvadora persica) – a tree that embodies tradition, utility, and resilience for UAE & KSA gardens.