Description
Chios Masticha is a dietary supplement in capsules with mastic tree resin powder (Pistacia lentiscus L.). The product is manufactured in Czechia, using authentic mastic raw material from Greece — from the island of Chios, where this resin has special historical, geographical and cultural significance.
Mastic, or Chios Mastiha, is a naturally aromatic resin obtained from the mastic tree. This resin is traditionally also called the “tears of Chios”, because it is released from the trunk and branches of the tree in the form of small drops, then hardens and is carefully collected. This origin, manual work and long-standing cultivation tradition are what make Chios mastic different from ordinary plant resins.
Chios Masticha is most often chosen by people looking for a natural Mediterranean resin product for digestive comfort, everyday stomach well-being, a lighter feeling after meals and care for the balance of the digestive system. The bitter-aromatic character of mastic fits well after a heavier meal, an irregular eating rhythm or during periods when one wants to pay more attention to stomach and digestive tract comfort.
In the European Medicines Agency herbal monograph, mastic tree resin (Pistacia lentiscus L., resina) is described in the context of traditional use for mild dyspeptic complaints. Therefore, mastic can be clearly explained as a traditional plant resin product in the direction of digestive comfort, without turning it into a promise to treat stomach or intestinal diseases.
Mastic, H. pylori and the stomach mucosa topic
Many people learn about Chios mastic specifically in connection with Helicobacter pylori, stomach mucosa comfort, the topic of prevention of stomach and duodenal ulcers, microflora balance, a burning sensation after meals and mild dyspeptic complaints. These directions are widely described in scientific literature and European herbal documents on mastic tree resin.
In practical everyday use, Chios Masticha should be understood as a traditional plant resin product for digestive comfort, everyday stomach well-being and a more balanced feeling in the digestive tract. If a Helicobacter pylori infection, stomach or duodenal ulcer, pronounced burning sensation, pain or persistent digestive disorders have been diagnosed, medical consultation and appropriate diagnostics are necessary.
Original Chios mastic from the Greek island of Chios
Chios Mastiha is not ordinary resin from just any pistachio tree. It is a special form of mastic tree resin historically obtained in Greece, in the southern part of the island of Chios, in the so-called mastic villages, or Mastihohoria. This specific place, climate, soil, human skills and multi-stage manual work form the special quality of mastic.
Mastic production on the island of Chios is represented by the Chios Mastiha Growers Association — a producers’ cooperative that brings together mastic growers and local cooperatives in the southern villages of the island. This means that genuine Chios mastic is closely connected not only with the plant, but also with a specific island, specific families, a cultivation tradition and a protected origin in Europe.
What does PDO protection mean?
PDO means Protected Designation of Origin. In the European Union, this status is granted to products whose quality, characteristics and reputation are closely linked to a specific geographical area, its natural conditions and people’s traditional skills.
The Chios Mastiha PDO status helps the buyer understand that this is authentic mastic from the island of Chios, not similar resins without this origin. This is important because the value of mastic lies precisely in its origin, production tradition, cooperative system and quality control approach.
Why choose Chios Masticha?
- Authentic mastic tree resin from the Greek island of Chios.
- A traditional Mediterranean product, also known as the “tears of Chios”.
- Connected with the Chios Mastiha Growers Association and the tradition of mastic cultivation in the southern villages of the island of Chios.
- Chios Mastiha is connected with the European Union PDO protection system.
- Traditionally chosen for digestive comfort, everyday stomach well-being and a lighter feeling after meals.
- Many buyers are also interested in mastic in the context of H. pylori, microflora balance, stomach mucosa and mild dyspeptic complaints.
- Convenient capsule form for people who do not want to chew pure resin pieces.
- 350 mg of mastic tree resin powder in one capsule.
- Simple use — 1 capsule per day.
- 40 capsules per package.
- Capsule shell: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (E464).
- Manufactured in Czechia from mastic raw material from the Greek island of Chios.
What is Chios Mastiha?
Chios Mastiha is the resin of the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus L.). The tree grows in the Mediterranean region, but genuine Chios mastic is traditionally obtained specifically on the Greek island of Chios. Mastic resin forms as small aromatic drops, which harden and, after collection, are cleaned and prepared for use.
Traditionally, mastic harvesting is manual work. Small incisions are made in the trunk and branches of the tree, from which resin drops are released. They harden on the ground or on the surface of the tree, after which they are collected, sorted and cleaned. This process is slow, seasonal and closely linked to the culture of the southern villages of the island of Chios.
The name “tears of Chios” is not only a poetic expression. It describes both the external appearance of the resin and its special geographical origin. This historical origin is one of the reasons why Chios mastic is perceived in Europe as a special and recognizable Mediterranean product.
Digestive comfort direction
Chios Masticha is most often chosen by people who want to include a natural, bitter-aromatic plant resin product in their diet after meals. Mastic fits well into an everyday pattern where a regular eating rhythm, moderate portions, unhurried meals and attention to stomach and intestinal comfort are important.
The specific aroma, resinous structure and Mediterranean tradition of mastic resin make this product different from ordinary dietary supplements for digestive comfort. It is not a mixture of plant powders, but one specific, historically known raw material with a clear origin — Chios mastic tree resin.
What is Chios Masticha often combined with?
Chios Masticha is often chosen together with other products when a broader approach to digestive comfort, a lighter daily rhythm, seasonal well-being and a balanced diet is needed.
- Triphala Planet Ayurveda® — a classic Ayurvedic formula from three fruits, traditionally chosen for digestive comfort, a feeling of lightness and everyday balance of all three doshas.
- Amalaki Rasayan Organic Planet Ayurveda® — a Rasayana fruit for digestion, natural defences, vitality and Pitta balance.
- Curcumin Organic Planet Ayurveda® — turmeric for the daily diet, digestive comfort, the liver and bile direction, and seasonal well-being.
- Green Essentials Planet Ayurveda® — a green plant complex for the daily diet, metabolism and body vitality direction.
When using several products at the same time, follow the daily dose indicated on the label of each product. If you use medication or have chronic stomach, intestinal, liver or biliary system problems, consult a doctor or healthcare specialist before use.
Composition
In 1 capsule:
- Mastic tree resin powder (Pistacia lentiscus L.) — 350 mg.
- Capsule shell: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (E464).
Package: 40 capsules.
Capsule mass: 455 mg.
Net mass: 18.2 g.
Use
Recommended daily dose: 1 capsule per day.
Directions for use: use according to the instructions on the label.
Chios Masticha is best used as part of a broader daily approach that includes a regular eating rhythm, unhurried meals, sufficient water intake, a balanced diet and attention to digestive comfort.
Quality and origin
- Product: dietary supplement with mastic tree resin.
- Form: capsules.
- Manufacturer: FAVEA a.s. (Notia spol, s.r.o)
- Country of manufacture: Czechia.
- Origin of raw material: Greece, island of Chios.
- Plant: mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus L.).
- Plant part: resin.
- Amount: 350 mg of mastic tree resin powder per capsule.
- Capsule shell: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (E464).
Registration in Latvia
The product is registered in the PVD food supplement register under No. 10750.
Planet Ayurveda® team note
Chios Masticha is a dietary supplement with authentic Mediterranean mastic resin powder. We recommend viewing this product as a daily dietary supplement for digestive comfort, stomach well-being and the use of a traditional plant resin product in a modern capsule form. The product is not a medicine and does not replace therapy prescribed by a doctor in cases of stomach, intestinal, infectious, ulcer, gastritis, burning sensation or other health disorders.
Storage
Store in a dry and dark place. Protect from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Warnings
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. A dietary supplement does not replace a complete and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have chronic digestive tract disorders, consult a doctor or healthcare specialist before use. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if an adverse reaction occurs.
Manufacturer and distributor
Manufacturer: FAVEA a.s., Czechia.
Responsible company / distributor in Latvia: SIA “ETOLARS”, Mellužu iela 17-1, Riga, LV-1067, Latvia. Tel. +371 27080606. www.planetayurveda.lv
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Information sources
The information sources below are provided as references to the product registration data, origin, European Union geographical origin protection system, health claims regulation and scientific and traditional description of mastic resin.
- PVD food supplement register — Chios Masticha (2016), reg. No. 10750 — product name, manufacturer, package, recommended daily dose and composition.
- European Commission eAmbrosia — Μαστίχα Χίου / Masticha Chiou — European Commission geographical indications register entry on the protected origin of Chios mastic.
- European Commission — Greece, Chios Masticha Growers Association — information about the origin of Chios mastic, the “tears of Chios”, history, exports and geographical protection.
- Chios Mastiha Growers Association — information about the producers’ cooperative that brings together Chios mastic growers and local cooperatives in the mastic villages.
- Chios Mastiha Growers Association — Chios Mastiha as a PDO product — official information from Chios mastic producers about PDO status and authentic Chios mastic.
- European Medicines Agency — Mastic (Pistaciae lentisci resina) — EMA information about mastic resin as a herbal substance and traditional use documents. This reference is for information only and is not a health claim for this dietary supplement.
- Overview of Chios Mastic Gum (Pistacia lentiscus) Effects on Human Health — a scientific review on the composition, historical use and research directions of Chios mastic resin, including the context of digestive tract, microflora and H. pylori research.
- European Commission — EU Register of nutrition and health claims — the official EU source for checking authorised and non-authorised health claims under Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006.
