Description: Our Chios mastic gum is a 100% natural product of High quality. Harvest: October 2023 Expiration Date : 11/2026 Properties Chios mastiha has been well known for its medicinal and pharmaceutical properties for centuries. Nowadays, it has been gradually revealed by the scientific community, through accurate and scientifically acceptable methods based on laboratory research and clinical studies carried out by independent researchers in Greece and abroad, that natural Chios mastiha is gifted with unique beneficial and therapeutic properties, thus confirming what has been historically recorded over the past. To be more precise, scientific evidence has confirmed Mastiha’s beneficial action against disorders of the peptic system, its contribution to oral hygiene, its significant antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action, as well as the fact that it constitutes a natural antioxidant agent. In addition to that, Chios mastiha contributes to wound healing and skin regeneration. Reference is subsequently made to the most important research studies regarding Chios mastiha’s medicinal and pharmaceutical action, the results of which have been already published – as mentioned before – in international scientific journals. Antimicrobial action of Chios Mastiha essential oil Significant research activity has been carried out regarding the antimicrobial action of mastiha’s essential oil – mastiha oil. Researchers have studied in particular that when mastiha oil, Chios mastiha essential oil, has been incorporated in the growth medium, it can delay the growth rate but also eliminate microbes, bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms. The results of such studies confirm the important antimicrobial and antifungal action of mastiha oil, thus encouraging its further usage as a component of pharmaceutical and other protection and care products. Chios Mastiha as a protective agent against atherosclerosis Nowadays, there has been an intense scientific interest regarding the use of natural antioxidant agents as protective means against the atherosclerosis disease. Because of their composition, these substances offer protection against the formation of atheromatous plaques, thus preventing the risk of atherosclerosis and heart diseases. The presence of phenolic molecules, triterpenic compounds as well as phytosterols among Chios mastiha’s components is particularly important because of their action against the oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL) and that is a significant evidence for its potential antioxidant effect. Research activity in that field is still in an experimental stage. In any case, the results that have been published up to now are particularly encouraging and indicate a strong possibility of using mastiha as a natural antioxidant agent. Chios Mastiha in relation to oral hygiene and dental research Scientific studies have proved that chewing Chios mastiha is very helpful for gum exercise, along with all its relevant beneficial effects in dental health. It has been further confirmed that Chios mastiha, unlike ordinary chewing gums, induces greater salivation due to its particular taste and its relative hardness, something that gives a greater feel of mouth freshness and cleanness, while it has been also proved to be relieving for people suffering from dry mouth, a disorder especially common among elderly persons. In addition, researchers have carried out numerous scientific and clinical studies regarding mastiha’s and Chios mastiha chewing gum’s action in decreasing microbial plaque formation and eliminating bacterial growth inside the oral cavity. Mastiha’s action in terms of prevention and treatment of peptic system diseases The results of recent scientific studies related to mastiha’s therapeutic action with regard to disorders of the peptic system are especially worth-mentioning. Ever since antiquity, it had been known that Chios mastiha had a strong positive effect in stomach comfort, e.g. relieving from gastrointestinal disorders, dyspepsia, gastralgia (stomach ache), peptic ulcers, etc. In our times, scientific, laboratory but also clinical studies have confirmed the aforementioned significant action of Chios mastiha. The first research efforts were carried out in university foundations and clinics of the Arab world, areas where the use of Chios mastiha was and still is widespread even in practical medicine concoctions. Use of Mastiha as a component of wound healing bandages and as a skin regeneration agent Relevant publications have revealed that mastiha presents excellent wound healing and suturing properties, while at the same time it does not bring undesirable side effects to the skin (such as dermatitis, skin decoloration, etc), like other common healing products do. This unique natural resin is already used very often as a component of bandages, adhesive plasters, compresses and other healing agents applied for the protection and healing of wounds or post-surgical incisions. Mastic cultivationAll winter season Preparation of the mastic treesFrom the ancient times until today, little has changed in the mastic production process, which unbreakably connects it to the historical tradition of Southern Chios.The mastic tree is a rather resilient plant with minor demands, that is why it grows well on arid, rocky and poor soil. Its roots are spread on the surface of the soil and can survive in conditions of absolute drought. On the other hand be extremely sensitive to cold and frost.The preparation of the mastic tree starts in winter with pruning the trees branches, thus giving the tree a shape suitable for getting under it.May-June Spread white soil At about the same time a superficial plough is carried out in the field.Ploughing is mostly done in order to clean the field from weed, at a depth of about 10cm because the roots of the mastic tree are just below the surface of the soil. Around June is carried out the levelling and cleaning of the perimeter around the trunk of the tree, where the mastic will fall.The next step is to spread white soil (calcium carbonate powder) on this area in order give mastic resin that will drip down the opportunity to dry and to facilitate gathering without altering mastic’s chemical composition.Mid July-Mid September The tree trunk being “injured”In mid July, the bark of the tree trunk is “injured” with incisions 10-15mm long and 2-3mm deep. The incisions are done in weekly stages and total 20-100, depending on the age and size of the tree, through a 6-8 week period. From these incisions the mastic resin will come out in liquid drops that often look like tears.Most of the mastic drips to the ground (on the white soil) and should stay there for 15-30 days until is dry enough to be collected.Mid September-End October Mastic collection Mastic collection starts usually mid August, with the work starting again very early in the morning.The larger pieces are collected (along with dust, tree leaves and small stones) from the ground. They are spread in large wooden pans and taken in to the growers house to be stored in a dry and cool place.The small pieces of mastic (no5) are collected Mid September from the tree trunk and from the ground.November-February Cleaning of masticThe cleaning of mastic is a laborious task which starts November. Usually all the family participates and the cleaning process lasts throughout the winter period.Mastic is washed and then the larger pieces are manually cleaned one by one with a small pointed knife.The small pieces are cleaned in a different way. We handle all our orders within 1 business day and a tracking number is always provided.
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