Talk:Miswak

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According to Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style_(Islam-related_articles)#Islamic_honorifics should not be used in article text rather it should be deleted. "(PBUH)" is an example of a honorific. --meco 17:57, 6 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Unsourced statements removed

"For experienced users, Miswak can provide better cleaning than a common toothbrush, but its antibacterial action may be far inferior to Triclosan or Chlorhexidine Gluconate which are more widely used as oral disinfectants. Additionally, Carbohydrates present in Miswak may actually assist in bacterial growth if the mouth is not washed properly after use.

It is strongly advisable to consult a qualified physician before depending on Miswak alone for long term oral hygiene."

Pending some citations for these claims/assertions I move the above content here as per WP:V. __meco 16:09, 11 August 2006 (UTC)