Chios Mastiha Tears Greek 100% Natural Mastic 20gr Medium Tears

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Those who wish to use mastic gum for dental health reasons can chew it for at least 15 minutes, several times per day. Reducing stomach pain and heartburn Main article: Mastichochoria A single drop of mastic hangs from the underside of this branch on a mastic tree. Balan, K. V., Prince, J., Han, Z., Dimas, K., Cladaras, M., Wyche, J. H., Sitaras, N. M., and Pantazis, P. Antiproliferative activity and induction of apoptosis in human colon cancer cells treated in vitro with constituents of a product derived from Pistacia lentiscus L. var. chia. Phytomedicine. 2007;14(4):263-272. View abstract. Chios has made quite a name for itself with its mastic villages and proud sea captains. And yet, it’s one of the most unexplored islands of the North Aegean, full of secrets, surprises and hidden gems. Blessed by nature and history, it is fragrant, authentic and irresistible. All the ingredients for an unforgettable holiday in the Aegean. So be prepared to leave behind a little bit of your soul. It’s that kind of island. In modern cosmetology, mastic oil is used as an essential oil for the preparation of perfumes and facial creams. Mastic oil is also used to make toothpastes and soaps.

What You Need to Know About Greek Mastika". www.greekboston.com. 2015-04-30 . Retrieved 2022-03-29. Although the liqueur is much younger, it is still tied up with Greek history. Digestive liqueurs, similar to Mastichato (Mastika), but made with grapes, were known as Greek elixirs before the French Revolution. During this period, the island also had become the largest exporter of Greek wine, which was noted for being of relatively high quality (see " Chian wine"). Chian amphoras, with a characteristic sphinx emblem and bunches of grapes, have been found in nearly every country with whom the ancient Greeks traded. These countries included Gaul, Upper Egypt, and Southern Russia. [27] Roman period [ edit ]The length of use varies depending on your condition. The first results should appear after a few days. Discover a network of narrow roads that barely fit a car, tall walls made by skilled stonemasons and ornate doors with beautiful arches. Chios’ most aristocratic families once lived here, in the island’s most fertile valley, and it is where the Genovese built their mansions in the 14th century. Find sources: "Mastic"plant resin– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( July 2019) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) The gentle, fragrant and pricey product is exclusive to Chios and has been cultivated here since the 1st century AD. It is also believed to have therapeutic properties. Tradition says that the mastic trees began crying when Agios Isidoros was tortured on Chios by the Romans. Triantafyllidi A, et al. (2015). Herbal and plant therapy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Economy [ edit ] Traditional collecting of mastic (plant resin) Bottles of Chios mastiha alcoholic beverages: Masticha Ouzo (left) and Masticha Liqueur (right). Commerce [ edit ] Another study in 20 dental students found that those who chewed mastic gum had lower levels of certain bacteria in their mouths. These bacteria can lead to plaque and gum disease. Kaliora, A. C., Stathopoulou, M. G., Triantafillidis, J. K., Dedoussis, G. V., and Andrikopoulos, N. K. Chios mastic treatment of patients with active Crohn's disease. World J Gastroenterol. 2-7-2007;13(5):748-753. View abstract. Takahashi, K., Fukazawa, M., Motohira, H., Ochiai, K., Nishikawa, H., and Miyata, T. A pilot study on antiplaque effects of mastic chewing gum in the oral cavity. J Periodontol. 2003;74(4):501-505. View abstract.Spyridopoulou K, et al. (2017). Dietary mastic oil extracted from Pistacia lentiscus var. chia suppresses tumor growth in experimental colon cancer models. DOI:

The production of mastic was threatened by the Chios forest fire that swept the southern half of the island in August 2012 and destroyed some mastic groves.TEMA Foundation. "Sakız Ağaçlarına Sevgi Aşılıyoruz Projesi'nde yeni bir dönem başlıyor". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14 . Retrieved 2014-06-06. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Although Greece was officially neutral, the island was occupied by the British during World War I, on 17 February 1916. This may have been due to the island's proximity to the Ottoman Empire and the city of İzmir in particular. [45] The aromatic, ivory-coloured resin, also known as mastic, is harvested as a spice from the cultivated mastic trees grown in the south of the Greek island of Chios in the Aegean Sea, where it is also known by the name "Chios tears". Originally liquid, it is hardened, when the weather turns cold, into drops or patties of hard, brittle, translucent resin. When chewed, the resin softens and becomes a bright white and opaque gum.