ALULA — Blossoming within the coronary heart of AlUla, the Arak tree stands as an emblem of historical past, tradition, and sanctity, and serves as the first supply of the standard miswak toothbrush.
Cultivated in Al-Arak village, the Arak tree (Salvadora persica) is valued not just for its oral well being advantages and its connection to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him — the usage of the miswak is a sunna — but in addition for its leaves and fruit, which have lengthy been utilized in conventional medication.
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Native skilled Mohammed Al-Rashoudi famous that the tree is deeply rooted within the area’s id. Historic inscriptions verify its lengthy presence within the space, and its abundance as soon as offered an essential supply of livelihood for native communities.
In the present day, the area people and the Royal Fee for AlUla are working collectively to protect these native vegetation, serving to make sure the sustainability of this desert-adapted species, which stays an important a part of AlUla’s environmental and cultural heritage.
