Neem sticks are traditionally used for oral care all over Asia, particularly in India. They are an all-natural, fully plant-based, and totally biodegradable option for teeth cleaning. Our fresh neem chew sticks are grown in the USA, and will be boxed and shipped to you on the very same day they are cut! Our neem sticks are grown organically without any pesticides or fertilizers.
Each order contains six Neem Sticks that are each approximately six inches long.
Due to U.S. Law, this product is only available for shipping to USA addresses.
Shipping Notes: Neem sticks are shipped via Priority Mail direct from our Farm and will arrive to you in a separate package (not with other items on your order). Harvested with much love and care only 2 days a week, the neems sticks are fresh cut and shipped the same day. Please allow an extra 1-2 days to receive your shipping confirmation for this separate package.
How to use a Neem Stick
Chew the end of a neem stick (chew on approximately 1 inch of the stick) until “bristles” are formed from the fibers of the stick. Now you have an old fashioned “toothbrush.” Next, gently and carefully rub the bristles along your teeth as you would a conventional toothbrush. After brushing, cut off the used portion of the neem stick using a strong pair of scissors or a clean pruner. Discard the used portion in your compost (it will biodegrade), and save the rest of the neem stick for future use.
How to Properly Store the Neem Sticks
Upon receiving our zero waste packaging, it’s best to immediately store the neem sticks in the refrigerator – this will help the active ingredients to remain fresh. For best results, neem sticks should be used within 60 days. Neem sticks should not be kept inside a tightly sealed jar as they will be more prone to spoiling, and should not be kept in the freezer as they will lose their texture.
A teeth cleaning twig or datun is a tool made from a twig from a tree. It can help to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Chew sticks are twigs or roots of certain plants that are chewed until one end is frayed. This end can be used to brush against the teeth, while the other end can be used as a toothpick. Most commonly plants are used that have a high content of tannins (astringent and antibacterial) or other compounds that benefit the health of gums and teeth.
The earliest chew sticks have been dated to Babylonia in 3500 BC and an Egyptian tomb from 3000 BC.
In Africa, chew sticks are made from the tree Salvadora persica, also known as the “toothbrush tree”.
In Islam, this tree is traditionally used to create a chew stick called miswak.
Even today, many indians in rural areas use neem twigs for brushing every morning. It has antibacterial properties and helps keep gums healthy. It is known to reduce many gum related diseases.
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