Properties /Uses : Fruits have a sweet, agreeable, aromatic, slightly pungent and peppery taste. In ancient time, they were eaten raw, cooked, or dried and stored. The leaf is somewhat bitter and aromatic, with a taste likened to mustard. Tender shoots, seeds and seed oil are also edible. Edible salts are obtained from ashes.

Toothbrushes made from roots and small branches of about 3-5 mm diameter have been used for over 1000 years, especially by Islamic populations in India, Arabia and Africa.

Plant actives occurring in the bark and wood have been suggested in prevention of dental caries, such as antimicrobial agents that suppress bacterial growth and the formation of plaque. The tooth stick - as it is often called is also said to relieve toothache and gum disease. Roots also are used for cleaning teeth and for relieving toothache.

Decoctions of leaves are used as a mouthwash, and crushed leaves for tooth and gum problems. The decoction from parts of the plants are used to treat gonorrhoea, spleen trouble and general stomach-ache.

Research have shown that Salvadora Persica amazingly has contains of Trimethyl Amine, Alkaloid, Chlorine, Fluoride, Saponin, Tannin, Resin, Sulfur, Vitamin C and Sterol. This explains the use of salvadora extract in oral care as the chlorine is useful to remove stains, silica as teeth cleaner, Rennin as Enamel Protective Coating preventing the teeth from decay's problem. Vitamin C and Trimetyl Amine help to cure and support gingival tissue. Sulfur, alkaloid and Fluoride protect the teeth from Caryogenic Bacteria.