Amin Monjezi - School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
Payam Karimian - School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
Vahid Yousofvand - Student Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran

The Salvadora persica plant has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Many studies have demonstrated its potential as a therapeutic agent. Salvadora persica stick is commonly used to improve oral health. This plant has many benefits, including its antipathogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, wound healing, metabolic, digestive, and contraceptive activities. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Salvadora persica on therapeutic and medical aspects other than oral and dental hygiene.

Miswak, Siwak, Chewing stick, Arak wood, therapeutic uses