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

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They are the only chewing gums on the market that do no It has a significant amounts of antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and also aids in trauma healing and skin regeneration. 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. We currently only ship to Australia, however we will be expanding internationally in the near future. Recent data support that mastiha treatment interferes in the regulation of Th17 cell function and differentiation, resulting in increased serum levels of interleukin-17A that is considered to play a protective role in the development and relapse of inflammatory bowel disease [ 15].

Pylori was observed, attributed to the hypothesis that most of the mastic substances require an acidic environment in the stomach to be effective against H. The pharmaceutical ability of Pistacia lentiscus L leaves essential oil against periodontal bacteria and candida sp. Mastic gum is an irreplaceable ingredient in many classic Greek, Turkish and Middle Eastern cake, pastry and bread recipes.K. Pistacia lentiscus resin regulates intestinal damage and inflammation in trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid-induced colitis. citation needed] Mastic production in Chios is protected by a European Union protected designation of origin. The anti-atherogenic effects of Chios mastic are associated with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Mastiha is a natural, aromatic resin obtained from the trunk and brunches of the mastic tree ( Pistacia lentiscus L. A dose-related increase in liver weights along with unfavorable changes in several hematological and biochemical parameters was observed in rats treated with high doses of mastic for 13 weeks [ 58].

In a different concept, compared to placebo, mastiha treatment exerted favorable effects on peripheral and aortic hemodynamics, as assessed by non-invasive aortic blood pressure measurements and aortic augmentation index among 13 hypertensive patients [ 21].The word mastic coming from mastication meaning chewing but it can be used for more than just fresh breath. In our times, scientific, laboratory but also clinical studies have confirmed the aforementioned significant action of Chios mastiha. It represents a concentrated, natural source of terpenes, phenolic compounds, phytosterols, arabino-galactanes proteins, and natural polymers, along with volatile and aromatic ingredients, displaying a plethora of bioactive effects ( Table 1) [ 4, 5].