Greece, Greek Chios (Xios) Mastic Gum (Mastiha or Mastixa) 50 Gr Box New

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The first recorded mention of Mastiha was from Hippocrates, who recommended the resin drops as a natural breath freshener and for the prevention of colds and digestive ailments. 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]. The earliest references to mastic are made by Herodotus, who claims that the Greeks chewed the dried resinous liquid that dripped from the bark of the mastic tree. In Greece, mastic is used in liqueurs such as Mastika (or Mastichato), in a spoon sweet known as a "submarine" ( Greek: υποβρύχιο, romanized: ypovríchio), in beverages, chewing gum, sweets, desserts, breads and cheese. Inhibition of such pathways by mastiha, particularly by its triterpenes, leads to an increase in the intracellular antioxidant glutathione levels along in macrophages along with a downregulation of CD36 expression [ 37].

Ever since antiquity, it had been known that Chios mastiha had a strong positive effect in stomach comfort, e. Similar findings were reported in 60 patients with inflammatory bowel disease, randomized to either mastic treatment (2. In animal experimental models, mastic treatment has been found to possess anti-ischemic properties, leading to a reduction in infarct size [ 39]. I have been using Mastic Gum for a long time, generally for oral health plus a workout for my jaw (as food these days doesn’t exercise the jaw as much as in the past, due to food being softer through processing etc). Medicinally, these tear drops of flavor have been shown to alleviate a number of issues such as digestive and oral conditions.Our Mastic gum is produced and proccesed only from the official Trader, the Chios Gum Mastic Growers Association. Mastic tree ( Pistacia Lentiscus) is an evergreen shrub 2-3 meters tall, which grows slowly and reaches full growth after 40-50 years. Different concentrations of mastic were also found to inhibit Trichomonas vaginalis multiplication, a protozoan parasite that causes trichomoniasis, a cosmopolitan sexually transmitted disease [ 50]. In particular, administration of both solid and liquid types of mastiha seems to inhibit prostaglandin secretion along with inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression by macrophages at both protein and mRNA level in animal experimental models [ 8]. Mastiha ( Pistacia lentiscus) improves gut microbiota diversity, hepatic steatosis, and disease activity in a biopsy-confirmed mouse model of advanced non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and fibrosis.

If Chios mastic gum (grated or tears) is exposed to a higher temperature of 18 C, there is a risk that it will stick and become a body, because is 100% natural mastic without flow additives, without chemicals, without impurities! The Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion, for Reforestation and the Protection of Natural Habitats (TEMA) has led an effort to protect the native Turkish mastic trees and to plant new ones in the Çeşme peninsula to revive viable commercial production of the product.Medicinal Marvel: Trusted by generations, this resin is also a key ingredient in various medicines, showcasing its versatility in promoting well-being. The Perfect Chew: When solidified, Chios Mastic Gum becomes a natural alternative to conventional chewing gum. As time passes mastiha turns yellowish and hardens due to oxidation but never loses its beneficial properties. In Lebanon and Egypt, the spice is used to flavor many sauces, ranging from soups to meats to desserts.