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

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Mastic is rather characterized by a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity, which extends beyond the H. The aim of this article is to summarize the most important data about the therapeutic actions of Chios mastiha and discuss future fields for its medical application. In a randomized clinical trial where different doses of mastic, either as single therapy or in combination with pantoprazole, were administered in patients with H. These preliminary findings imply that mastic may exhibit an anticancer effect, which, nevertheless, is yet to be investigated in further in vivo studies. Greek “Mastiha” and Turkish “Raki,” traditional liqueurs, both get their special flavor from mastic gum resin.

The latter are recognized as the oxLDL receptors in macrophages and keep a central role in the foam cell formation atherogenesis, upregulated in the presence of oxLDL and interleukin-4 [ 38]. Evaluation of hepatoprotective effect of Pistacia lentiscus, Phillyrea latifolia and Nicotiana glauca. designed and performed a randomized controlled trial to further investigate the impact of mastiha on patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Shame really as i was looking forward to it and the couple of pieces that did work out i really enjoyed. Mastic is excreted by the resin glands of certain trees [3] and dries into pieces of brittle, translucent resin.In this context, the aim of this article is to summarize the most important therapeutic actions of Chios mastiha and discuss scientific evidence supporting the expansion of its medical application. Medicinally, these tear drops of flavor have been shown to alleviate a number of issues such as digestive and oral conditions. By incising the bark with a sharp pointed instrument, mastiha appears in the incision in the form of tears and exudes in droplets onto the soil. C. Antioxidative efficacy of a Pistacia lentiscus supplement and its effect on the plasma amino acid profile in inflammatory bowel disease: A Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Beyond some cases of allergic contact dermatitis following postoperative use of patches containing mastic, there are hardly any reports of remarkable side effects [ 56]. Different concentrations of mastic were also found to inhibit Trichomonas vaginalis multiplication, a protozoan parasite that causes trichomoniasis, a cosmopolitan sexually transmitted disease [ 50]. Nowadays, it is used in pharmaceuticals, perfumes, cosmetics, beverages, bakery goods, sweets as well as in cooking. The word mastic coming from mastication meaning chewing but it can be used for more than just fresh breath. After being solidified, it has a crystal form, while its rather bitter taste quickly subsides to leave a distinctive aroma that really makes it unique.Mastic gum can also be used in marinades, olive oils and vinegar, or used as a seasoning for lamb, fish, poultry or salads. Ever since antiquity, Chios mastiha has been well known for its medicinal and pharmaceutical properties. This anti-inflammatory action seems to be performed via the inhibition of the production of pro-inflammatory substances. Considering that oxidation and inflammation dominate the pathogenetic substrate of NAFLD, the MAST4HEALTH randomized clinical trial reported a significant improvement in total antioxidant status of obese patients with NAFLD treated with mastiha for a 6 month period [ 17].