others did stick badly although luckily without damaging my dental works, and I am trying to find out why it sticked. The word mastic coming from mastication meaning chewing but it can be used for more than just fresh breath.

According to Medical Drug Claims policy, merchants are not allowed to share the medicinal use of their products. Etsy assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, labelling, or content of sellers' listings and products.In the Maghreb, mastic is used mainly in cakes, sweets, and pastries and as a stabilizer in meringue and nougat. Mastic gum is originally a liquid resin that comes out of the mastic tree and then it hardens with time. Fragrant, moist but not too moist, easy to cut open to expose the seeds and each Bean was six to seven inches long. Given that eradication is achieved in less than 85% of treated patients due to resistance to antibiotics, there is an urgent need for alternative therapies that could efficiently contribute to the management of infectious diseases [ 53].

Chios mastiha has been famous since antiquity for its unique aroma and its beneficial and wound healing properties. This action is once again attributed to the anti-inflammatory properties of mastic and, particularly, to the drastic reduction of cytokine production. There is an accumulating body of evidence suggesting that the topical application of mastic ointment attenuates inflammatory and/or pruritic responses in animal experimental models of allergic dermatitis [ 30].Nowadays, it is used in pharmaceuticals, perfumes, cosmetics, beverages, bakery goods, sweets as well as in cooking. In this context, the aim of this article is to summarize the most important therapeutic actions of Chios mastiha and discuss scientific evidence supporting the expansion of its medical application. The reason why it only thrives in the southern part of the island is mainly due to the temperate climate and mainly the microclimate of the region, but also underwater volcanoes and limestone soil. Tsoureki, a Greek Easter Bread, and Kaimaki, a Greek ice cream, and Turkish Delights are all made with mastic gum. We are proudly supporting independent producers, organic farmers and authentic food artisans across Greece.

A Tale of Timeless Value: Once deemed as valuable as gold, the history of Chios Mastic Gum takes us back to an era when islanders constructed formidable walls to safeguard their prized possessions.Today it is proven that mastic gum has therapeutic uses to lower cholesterol, prevent ulcers and ease blood pressure. As part of this project, which was expected to last through 2016, over 3,000 mastic tree saplings were planted between 2008 and October 2011 to over 368 acres (149 hectares) of dedicated farm land provided by the Izmir Institute of Technology.

High doses of mastic have also been well tolerated in clinical trials, and no adverse effects have been recorded. Antibacterial activity of a fractionated Pistacia lentiscus oil against pharyngeal and ear pathogens, alone or in combination with antibiotics. P. Biological activity of some naturally occurring resins, gums and pigments against in vitro LDL oxidation. The results of such studies confirm the important antimicrobial and antifungal action of mastiha oil, thus encouraging its further usage as a component of pharmaceutical and other protection and care products.Greek “Mastiha” and Turkish “Raki,” traditional liqueurs, both get their special flavor from mastic gum resin. Of note, there is now evidence supporting the antimicrobial action of mastic against several clinical isolates of Candida species, which are frequently resistant to conventional antimicrobial treatments [ 49]. In addition to this, a significant improvement in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire scores reflecting a beneficial effect on patients’ quality of life was observed in the mastiha arm compared to the baseline [ 12]. Mastic gum can also be used in marinades, olive oils and vinegar, or used as a seasoning for lamb, fish, poultry or salads.