In this series, we shall be discussing trees of Nigeria that are used as chewing sticks. This is not any different from what we have done in the past except that we shall be concerned exclusively ...

In southern Nigeria, a decoction of the stem bark and ... And so, we have come to the conclusion of the series on chewing sticks. There are still many plants used as chewing sticks, namely ...

Chewing sticks, derived from plants such as Garcinia kola and Anogeissus leiocarpus, have long been used in Nigeria for their natural antibacterial benefits. Amid Nigeria's escalating economic ...

In Nigeria, the debate over the effectiveness of chewing sticks versus conventional toothpaste in preventing tooth decay is always rooted in culture, tradition and modern dental science.

Amid Nigeria's escalating economic crisis, a growing number of citizens are abandoning modern oral care products for traditional chewing sticks. Some Nigerian have resorted to the use of chewing ...

“Everyone is going for what they can afford.” Wooden chewing sticks widely used in Nigeria for teeth cleaning namely are Garcinia kola, Anogeissus leiocarpus, Terminalia glaucescens, Sorindeia ...

Uche told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that the use of chewing sticks was a practice some people had imbibed as a result of their socio-cultural background. He said the use ...

A Dental Surgeon with Bethel Dental Clinic, Abuja, Dr Isikwei Uche, has said that the constant use of chewing stick to clean the mouth can wear out the surface of the teeth and the gum. Uche told ...

The chewing stick which had undergone rebranding abroad is now being sold in London for £14.99 and $15 in United States. Here are some reactions and photos below; TAGS ...

YOUR chewing stick is as good as your toothbrush, the Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria, DTRBN, has declared. The Board has also given a pass mark to traditional tools for ...