2024年8月20日 · Mastic gum is a traditional remedy that may benefit oral health, reduce heartburn, and potentially aid in reducing the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

When chewed, the resin softens and becomes a bright white and opaque gum. The flavor is bitter at first, but after some chewing, it releases a refreshing flavor similar to pine and cedar. Chios mastic gum has been used as a traditional medicine over the last 2,500 years.

Mastic gum or powder have most often been used by adults in doses of 1-2.8 grams by mouth daily for up to 3 months. Mastic has also been used as an essential oil in toothpaste.

2018年9月29日 · Mastic gum (Pistacia lentiscus) is a unique resin that comes from a tree grown in the Mediterranean. For centuries, the resin has been used to improve digestion, oral health, and liver health....

2024年11月13日 · Mastic gum is a licorice-flavored resin extracted from the bark of the Pistacia lentiscus tree native to the Mediterranean region. Traditionally chewed as a breath freshener and digestive aid, mastic gum has gained recent attention …

2024年10月17日 · Mastic gum is a resin produced by the plant Pistacia lentiscus. The gum is used to protect against gastric and duodenal ulcers, soothe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), prevent cavities and gum diseases, and freshen breath.

2024年2月13日 · Mastic gum can significantly reduce plaque formation, alleviate gum inflammation, and combat harmful bacteria in the mouth. A study by the Journal of Periodontology assessed the antibacterial impact of chewing mastic gum on oral bacteria in the saliva of patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.

2024年6月6日 · Rich in many valuable nutrients—including antioxidants, zinc, and prebiotics—mastic gum offers benefits for your teeth, gut, jawline, and even hormone production and cognitive performance. In this article, learn all about mastic gum’s uses for facial aesthetics, a healthy gut microbiome, stress relief, and much more.

2022年9月14日 · It can even be used as a natural chewing gum (mastic gum). Used ground and mixed with sugar or salt, mastiha is great for adding flavor to savory or sugary preparations. Origin: Chios, Greece. Name: "mastiha" is the root word of "masticate," "to chew" Flavor: fresh pine, wood. Uses: baking, cooking, flavoring.

2023年5月16日 · Mastic gum is a tool centuries old with several health benefits and aesthetic purposes with minimal side effects. So what exactly is mastic gum, how can it potentially help you and what do you need to watch out for?