Mabberley's Plant-book lists peelu as _Salvadora persica_, a member of the
Salvadoraceae. Apparently the twigs bread down into fibrous "toothbrushes"
when crushed and the extracts are antiseptic and good for the gums, etc.
M. Reed
Texas A&M
>I came across a reference today to the peelu tree, but have not been able to
>find out its scientific name, or much more about it other than that it is used
>in some alternative-type toothpastes and in healthfood store gum. Does anyone
>know the genus of this tree? I believe it's from the Middle East.
