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

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The production of mastic was threatened by the Chios forest fire that destroyed some mastic groves in August 2012.

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, supports that mastiha contributes to a healthy gastrointestinal system. The pharmaceutical ability of Pistacia lentiscus L leaves essential oil against periodontal bacteria and candida sp.Hand harvested on the island of Chios in the Aegean Sea, chewing our nuggets is one of the best things you can do for your dental and digestive health. As of 2018 [update] there were twenty-four mastichochoria, or mastic villages, on the island of Chios dedicated to the cultivation and production of mastic. It is common for mastic gum to stick together during its journey; a gentle drop from 6 feet is all it takes to safely separate these crystals.

Krinos Mastic Gum hails from the Greek island of Chios, which has been dedicated to the cultivation and production of mastic since the Byzantine era – and is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product. It is a natural, aromatic resin in teardrop shape, falling on the ground in drops from superficial scratches induced by cultivators on the tree’s trunk and main branches with sharp tools. com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US.K. Antiatherogenic effect of Pistacia lentiscus via GSH restoration and downregulation of CD36 mRNA expression. Induction of apoptosis in human colon cancer HCT116 cells treated with an extract of the plant product, chios mastic gum. Nevertheless, the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of these ingredients is not fully understood, while the precise mechanisms underlying mastiha’s beneficial effects remain yet largely unknown. There is an accumulating body of evidence suggesting that the topical application of mastic ointment attenuates inflammatory and/or pruritic responses in animal experimental models of allergic dermatitis [ 30].