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

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An unforgettable sight, the once fortified village of Anavatos lies in ruin, but it still clinging defiantly to the side of the cliff, offering a reminder of Chios’ medieval past. 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. Al-Habbal, M. J., et al. (1984). A double-blind controlled clinical trial of mastic and placebo in the treatment of duodenal ulcer [Abstract]. Triantafyllou, A., Bikineyeva, A., Dikalova, A., Nazarewicz, R., Lerakis, S., and Dikalov, S. Anti-inflammatory activity of Chios mastic gum is associated with inhibition of TNF-alpha induced oxidative stress. Nutr J 2011;10:64. View abstract. The length of use varies depending on your condition. The first results should appear after a few days.

Further information: Aegean Sea (theme) and Samos (theme) Nea Moni of Chios (11th century) Byzantine Panagia Kokorovilia Church (13th century) in Kampos

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Amerikanou C, Kanoni S, Kaliora AC, et al. Effect of Mastiha supplementation on NAFLD: The MAST4HEALTH Randomised, Controlled Trial. Mol Nutr Food Res 2021;65(10):e2001178. View abstract. A study in mice found that mastic oil had an antitumor effect on colon cancer. Another mouse study found that mastic oil could help with a type of lung cancer. in confectionery for the preparation of a large number of sweets, confectionery and aromatic pastries, while in cooking, it gives a distinctive aroma to meat, cheese or as a spice. The most well-known Greek mastic sweets are tsoureki (Greek brioche), Greek loukoumi delight with mastic taste, and mastihopita (a type of pie). Moraschini V, Kischinhevsky ICC, Calasans-Maia MD, et al. Ineffectiveness of ozone therapy in nonsurgical periodontal treatment: a systematic review and metaanalysis of randomized clinical trials. Clin Oral Investig 2020;24(6):1877-1888. View abstract.

Ali-Shtayeh, M. S. and Abu Ghdeib, S. I. Antifungal activity of plant extracts against dermatophytes. Mycoses 1999;42(11-12):665-672. View abstract. TEMA Foundation. "Sakız Ağaçlarına Sevgi Aşılıyoruz Projesi'nde yeni bir dönem başlıyor". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14 . Retrieved 2014-06-06. 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 heartburnA study in 156 healthy volunteers, for example, found that those using mastic gum had lower total cholesterol and blood sugar after 8 weeks. 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.