Research suggests that taking 1 g of mastic per day, divided into three doses, may soothe symptoms related to stomach ulcers. Reducing Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the stomach 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. In the past, there have been many attempts to cultivate mastic in other parts of Greece and even in other countries, but without success. Chios mastic gum modulates serum biochemical parameters in a human population — Journal of Ethnopharmacology Kartalis A, et al. (2016). Effects of Chios mastic gum on cholesterol and glucose levels of healthy volunteers: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, pilot study (CHIOS-MASTIHA) [Abstract]. DOI: Papada, E.; Forbes, A.; Amerikanou, C.; Torović, L.; Kalogeropoulos, N.; Tzavara, C.; Triantafillidis, J.K.; Kaliora, A.C. Antioxidative efficacy of a Pistacia lentiscus supplement and its effect on the plasma amino acid profile in inflammatory bowel disease: A Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Nutrients 2018, 10, 1779. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] [ PubMed][ Green Version]

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Mastiha is a natural, aromatic resin obtained from the trunk and brunches of the mastic tree ( Pistacia lentiscus L. var latifolius Coss or Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia). It is also known as Chios mastic gum, being exclusively produced on the southern part of Chios, a Greek island situated in the northern Aegean Sea. Although Pistacia species are widespread across the Mediterranean basin and the surrounding regions, mastiha is produced only by the mastic trees grown on the island of Chios, where 24 villages (Mastichochoria in Greek) maintain the region’s cultural heritage and participate in the resin’s production. The life cycle of most trees is about 100 years, and the yearly production ranges from 60 to 250 g per tree. After the induction of small cuts on the tree’s bark and branches, the resin is produced and collected in “tears” or droplets, which are initially translucent white or pale-yellow, acquiring a more yellowish and opaque color as they age [ 1]. There are only specific reports of possible side effects of mastic originating from animal studies. High doses of mastic may induce renal histological alterations in rats while displaying cytotoxic effects on specific cell series [ 57]. 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]. Investigating the modifying effects of mastic on rat liver carcinogenesis, another study reported an increase in parameters related to the formation of hepatic preneoplastic lesions after mastic administration in cancer bioassay models [ 59]. On the contrary, mastic showed an antihepatotoxic activity in carbon tetrachloride-intoxicated rats leading to a reduction in bilirubin levels and in the activity of alkaline phosphatase [ 60]. It’s worth noting that probiotic mastic gum caused the pH of the saliva to decrease significantly, making it more acidic. Acidic saliva can lead to dental health issues, so probiotic mastic gum isn’t recommended for use in preventing cavities. Another study of 60 people with IBD found that those who took mastic gum had significant improvements in their IBD markers after 3 months. The people in the study took 2.8 g of mastic per day. Controlling cholesterol and blood sugar levelsHe, M.-L.; Li, A.; Xu, C.-S.; Wang, S.-L.; Zhang, M.-J.; Gu, H.; Yang, Y.-Q.; Tao, H.-H. Mechanisms of antiprostate cancer by gum mastic: NF-κB signal as target 1. Acta Pharmacol. Sin. 2007, 28, 446–452. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] [ PubMed] Feng, J.; Han, J.; Freida, S.; Pearce, A.; Silverstein, R.L.; Gotto, A.M.; Hajjar, D.P.; Nicholson, A.C.; Feng, J.; Han, J.; et al. Induction of CD36 expression by oxidized LDL and IL-4 by a common signaling pathway dependent on protein kinase C and PPAR-γ. J. Lipid Res. 2000, 41, 688–696. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef]

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The Chios Mastic Museum offers a permanent exhibition about mastic production on the island, explaining its history and cultivation techniques as well as demonstrating its different uses today. [7] Turkey [ edit ]

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Triantafyllou A, et al. (2007). Chios mastic gum modulates serum biochemical parameters in a human population [Abstract]. DOI: Kang, J.S.; Wanibuchi, H.; Salim, E.I.; Kinoshita, A.; Fukushima, S. Evaluation of the toxicity of mastic gum with 13 weeks dietary administration to F344 rats. Food Chem. Toxicol. 2007, 45, 494–501. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef]