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Material Name(s): Masitha, Pistachia lentiscus, Mastic resin
Mastic gum is the gummy resin of the mastic tree – Pistacia lentiscus, a relative of the pistachio tree. The mastic tree is found almost exclusively on the Greek island of Chios, the birthplace of Hippocrates, the traditional father of medicine. Mastic gum has historically been used in medicine to fight gastric and intestinal inflammation.
In modern society, mastic gum has proven useful for fighting gastritis and heartburn as well as overall gastric and intestinal inflammation. Studies have found that supplementing with mastic gum not only relieves the symptoms of these painful conditions but can actually help heal the stomach.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: Greece
- Part used: Sap and resin of Pistachia lentiscus
- Solvent for extraction: None used
- Stored form: Opaque off white to yellowish crystalline granules
