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

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It represents the human’s immune system response to various stimuli, such as pathogens, toxic compounds and damaged cells, regulated by a variety of endogenous factors, including cytokines, growth factors and activated cells [ 6]. Chios mastiha has been famous since antiquity for its unique aroma and its beneficial and wound healing properties. In Lebanon and Egypt, the spice is used to flavor many sauces, ranging from soups to meats to desserts.Aqueous leaf extract of Pistacia lentiscus improves acute acetic acid-induced colitis in rats by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. 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].

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, supports that mastiha contributes to a healthy gastrointestinal system. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy. Effects of Chios mastic gum on cholesterol and glucose levels of healthy volunteers: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, pilot study (chios-mastiha) Eur.Medicinally, these tear drops of flavor have been shown to alleviate a number of issues such as digestive and oral conditions. Antibacterial activity of a fractionated Pistacia lentiscus oil against pharyngeal and ear pathogens, alone or in combination with antibiotics. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The Egyptians used it to embalm the dead, while the Romans and Turks made wooden toothpicks putty to clean and whiten their teeth. The word mastic coming from mastication meaning chewing but it can be used for more than just fresh breath.

Ever since antiquity, Chios mastiha has been well known for its medicinal and pharmaceutical properties. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. Mastic gum consumption is generally considered safe, although the long-term safety has not been sufficiently investigated, and the maximum safe dose remains still unknown. While acute inflammation usually refers to a short-term activation of the immune system as a response to an external trigger, chronic inflammation may occur in the absence of any specific stimuli, resulting in the development of many chronic diseases.As it drips, this sap appears as a sticky and translucent liquid which, 15-20 days later, is solidified into irregular shapes influenced by the area’s weather conditions in summertime, that is intense drought and sunlight. Chios Mastiha is a unique product with many beneficial qualities and wide- ranging uses since antiquity. Mastiha, Masticha or Mastic has a beautiful aroma and taste, and it's widely used in Mediterranean cuisine, as it's a very versatile ingredient that has found place in many chefs' kitchens around the world. Overall, Chios mastic gathers many favorable properties that could justify its therapeutic use for a variety of human diseases. Chios mastic has been known for its medicinal properties (such as healing stomach pain and inflammatory bowel disease) and since ancient times has been used for natural remedies preparation.

The antioxidative properties are mainly driven by a downregulation of CD36 expression in macrophages along with an increase in the intracellular antioxidant glutathione levels. If the mastic sticks together and becomes one block, you can place it in the freezer for a few hours and brake it into smaller pieces. It is common for mastic gum to stick together during its journey; a gentle drop from 6 feet is all it takes to safely separate these crystals.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. This cleaning process is performed by hand and is regulated by the legislative framework of the Mastic Growers' Association. The reason why it only thrives in the southern part of the island is mainly due to the temperate climate and mainly the microclimate of the region, but also underwater volcanoes and limestone soil. They say it's a wonderful product, good stuff, and is good for not only for chewing, but for improving digestion. Some mastic gum batches have a subtle, natural taste (hard to describe) which I like and some is pretty much tasteless.

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