Mastic Essential Oil
Cost per piece 10,00 €

The mastic tree, known as pistacia lentiscus is a dioecious evergreen shrub or small tree of the pistachio genus. It is cultivated for its aromatic resin, mainly in the Greek island of Chios. Mastic essential oil is also extracted from the cultivated mastic resin.

 Chios mastic mastiha is a resin obtained from the mastic tree. In pharmacies and nature shops, it is called “arabic gum” or Yemen gum. In Greece it is known as the “tears of Chios”, being traditionally produced on the Greek island and like other natural resins, is produced in “tears” or droplets. Originally a sap, mastic is sun-dried into pieces of brittle, translucent resin. When chewed, the resin softens and becomes a bright white and opaque gum. The flavor is bitter at first, but after some chewing, it releases a refreshing, slightly pine-like flavor. 

Mastic is a rare essential oil. Once hardened, mastic resin is collected and steam distilled to produce the essential oil. The colour is crystal clear and of a pourable viscosity. It is worth noting that the essential oil is also produced by steam distilling the leaves. The aroma is clean, balsamic, turpentine crisp, dry woody and forest morning pine needle fresh. Therapeutically this material is antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic and expectorant. 

People in the Mediterranean region have used mastic as a medicine for gastrointestinal ailments for several thousand years. The first-century Greek physician and botanist, Dioscorides, wrote concerning the medicinal properties of mastic. Some centuries later, Markellos Empeirikos and Pavlos Eginitis also noticed the effect of mastic on the digestive system. Regular consumption of mastic has been proven to absorb cholesterol, thus easing high blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart attacks. Mastic oil also has antibacterial and antifungal properties, and as such is widely used in the preparation of ointments for skin disorders and afflictions. It is also used in the manufacture of plasters.

 The health benefits of Mastic essential oil can be attributed to its properties as anti-cancer, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, circulatory, repellent and stomachic. 

Medicinal Applications:

•       Mastic essential oil has strong anti-cancer properties. It has been shown to fight lung cancer cells and may even inhibit tumor growth. Mastic essential oil could also potentially be a preventative and a potential aid in a wellness protocol for preventing androgen-insensitive prostate cancer. It is also a free-radical scavenger and viable antioxidant.

•       Mastic essential oil is also wonderful for the respiratory system. It has am arborne anti-microbial action that is greatly needed when dealing with ant respiratory issues. It can be successfully used for bronchitis as well as the common cold and flu.

•       Mastic essential oil holds wonderful pain-relieving benefits. The high monterpene content provides both analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.

•       One study has shown that Mastic essential oil can reduce oral bacterial plaque by nearly half while another has proved that the essential oil can heal peptic ulcers by killing the bacterium Helicobacter pylori that causes peptic ulcers in addition to gastritis and duodenitis. Mastic can also serve as an excellent breath freshener when used as a gargle or mouth wash.

Safety Profile:

Mastic essential oil may be mildly dermotoxic for individuals with sensitive skin. Do not take mastic essential oil internally.

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.