Miswak 'Toothbrush'

Hello downsizers.

I'm wondering if anyone out there can help me with a little problem i've been having. I've decided to give up landfill ( http://forum.downsizer.net/viewtopic.php?t=24291) and have encountered a little problem. Toothbrushes.

I've discovered the miswak toothbrush, which is a wooden alternative to your average plastic western brush. It seems to be used by a large part of the world and be pretty sound BUT i can't seem to buy ones not in plastic packaging. Anyone know where i can get one?

Help!

Thanks very much.

Bryn

Brynfogden@hotmail.com
www.nilrubbish.blogspot.com

sally_in_wales

If you don't have much luck in this country I can put you in touch with a friend of mine who is an incense dealer and buys his supplies in bulk direct from the producers in the midle east. I'm sure he could source you some next time he travels to the right area

mimborin

Have you tried local islamic communities, if you know of any near you?

Or try making your own? I know Peelu is traditionally used but I don't think it has to be the case. I think Walnut wood can also be used, and probably other native woods work as well.

marigold

Grow your own?

tahir

mimborin wrote:

Have you tried local islamic communities, if you know of any near you?

Yup, you'll find em for sale in loads of places. I've never been able to get on with them, I now use Lavera(??) toothbrushes with replaceable heads.

bryn

hey guys. Thanks for your help, i might have a go at Walnut.
and i really appreciate your offer Sally but i think i can source them from a friend if i fall out with walnut.

Ta

Bryn

mimborin

It says here in the first paragraph about other woods that can be used:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miswak

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