mastic
Sign in to saveAlso known as masticha, mastiha, Mastic gum, Chios gum mastic, Chios tears, Gum mastic, Mastich, Mastiche
resin obtained from the mastic tree
Research
2,089 papers- Chios Mastic Gum: A Promising Phytotherapeutic for Cardiometabolic Health.Nutrients · 2024
- Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) gum and oral health: a state-of-the-art review of the literature.Journal of natural medicines · 2023
- Chios Mastic Gum: Chemical Profile and Pharmacological Properties in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: From the Past to the Future.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023
- Overview of Chios Mastic Gum (Pistacia lentiscus) Effects on Human Health.Nutrients · 2022
- The Effect of Mastic Chios Supplementation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Literature Review.Journal of medicinal food · 2023
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Encyclopedic overview
Mastic tears
Mastic (Greek: Μαστίχα) is a resin obtained from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus). It is also known as tears of Chios, being traditionally produced on the island of Chios, and, like other natural resins, is produced in "tears" or droplets.
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