Kathy Bilton wrote:
>> 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.
>> --
> kathy Bilton kathy at fred dot net
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I believe the answer to your question is: Salvadora persica. This is
called the "toothbrush" tree, and an extract called "peelu" extract is
used in toothpastes. The tree is in the Salvadoraceae family.
