Description

Effects:

• White teeth.
• Reduces bacterial plaque in the mouth by up to 41.5%.
• It has antiseptic and antifungal properties.
• It has a positive effect on stomach irritation (chewing relieves stress, and the substances contained in Mastic have a positive effect on stomach problems).
• Influences the activity of the large intestine.
• Reduces Helicobacter pylori.
• Relieves heartburn.
• Help get rid of bad breath.
• Relieves abdominal pain.
• It has a positive effect on lowering cholesterol.
• Mastic significantly helps in the treatment of stomach ulcers.
• Reduces high blood pressure.

Scientific research:

You can read the research findings on the effects of Mastic below here.

Packaging:

1 x plastic bag

The weight:

10 g

Content:

100% Mastic Chios in the form of crystals.

Dosage:

2-3 grams per day, which corresponds to 6-10 pieces of medium-sized crystals.

Using:

• Chewing
• Ingredient for cooking
• Ingredient for Mastic Olive Oil

Chewing mastic takes some practice. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of chewing.

Pistacia lentiscus tree resin is characterised by its relatively high hardness, but at the same time by its brittleness to tear. The individual drops can vary in size, hardness and shape. It is a 100% natural product that is washed only with water and dried in the sun.

The instructions for chewing the resin may seem like science at first, but you too can become an expert user and will undoubtedly love this resin.

Before you start chewing, it is advisable to drink clear water. This is to ensure that your mouth is not dry and that the mastic binds better when chewing. Choose a hard enough piece from the pack and chew it between your front teeth until it forms a hard mass. (If you started chewing the ointment immediately on your back teeth, it would stick to your teeth and you would not be able to chew the gum-like substance).
You can then chew it like classic gum all over your mouth. If the chew is too hard for you, add a softer piece or masticated gum. With long-term chewing, you can easily combine different crystals depending on their hardness. The first time you chew, the mastic should crumble into small pieces. If it sticks too hard, add a harder piece. If all the mastic crystals have become soft, the mastic has probably been left too long in the heat (this happens especially at high temperatures in summer). Put it in the refrigerator for a few hours. It will regain its desired structure.

Another option for learning to chew properly is much easier for a beginner. Simply put a drop of mastic in your mouth and chew it like a candy. The fondant will absorb the saliva from your mouth until it has completely softened, after which you can start chewing.

For the mastic to have a positive effect on your digestive tract, chew it for at least 15-20 minutes. Of course, you can chew it for much longer. But don’t overdo it in the beginning so that you don’t get muscle aches :-). After chewing the resin, spit it out, there is no point in swallowing it, all the beneficial substances have already entered your digestive tract through your saliva and your stomach will not be able to digest the resin in this form.

Warning:

Do not give to children under 6 years of age. Do not exceed the indicated daily dose. Not intended to replace a varied diet. Keep out of reach of children!

The mastic is difficult to chew, so if you have a dental problem (especially periodontitis), use caution when chewing or consult your dentist about chewing mastic.

Although no side effects of Mastic have been identified, we recommend that pregnant women consult with their doctor about the appropriateness of using Mastic during pregnancy.

In rare cases, mastic products can cause problems for people with resin allergies. In this case, we recommend that you consider using it.

Storage:

Store in a dry place at temperatures up to 25 ° C in a closed container.

Manufacturer:

Chios Mastic Manufacturers Association, Chios, Greece.

What is Mastic?

Mastic from the Greek island of Chios is the only real healing Mastic.

Mastic and Helicobacter

The medical publication The New England Journal of Medicine (N Engl J Med 1998; 339: 1946 December 24, 1998 DOI: 10.1056 / NEJM199812243392618) published the results of a study conducted by scientists at the University of Nottingham (Nottingham university). Scientists have proven that Mastic is able to suppress the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.

This is not the only type of bacteria that Mastic kills. Numerous studies have proven effective in eradicating such common types of pathogens as Staphylococcus aureus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Pseudomonas fragi, Salmonella enteritidis, Sarcina lutea, Escherichia coli, Candiada albicans, Cadida parapsilosis, Torulopsis glabocillus, and other baclofocormis necrobocillus Bacteriformes.

Greek researchers have also confirmed the improvement of the liver due to the cleansing (detox) action of Mastic. Moreover, it is known that Mastic helps with gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis and relieves heartburn.

Useful properties of Mastics

Now revealed many useful properties of Mastic, it is widely used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and cooking. Add Mastic, which has a wonderful aroma, to medicines, cosmetic soap, face and body creams, toothpaste, chewing gum, preserves and jams, pastries, sweets, ice cream, chocolate, drinks, tea, coffee, dairy products, pasta , liqueurs, wines, aniseed vodka, sauces and much more.

The light-golden, amber-like resin of the mastic tree has a complex physicochemical composition: it contains essential oils, resin acids, pinene and tannins, in general, includes more than 80 components. This explains the diversity of its properties and options for its use. Mastic produced on the island of Chios has a pronounced antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant effect, absorbs cholesterol, improves digestion, strengthens the gums, whitens teeth, and heals wounds. Surgical threads are made from derivatives that do not cause rejection in the human body.

* The material was prepared using information from the Greek Olive website and the Association of Mastic Manufacturers about. Chios.