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Rumi Mastagi / Pictacia Lenticus / Mastic Gum / Mastika / Mastic Resin / Arabic Gum Mastic / Mastagi Roomi / Lentisk / Chios Mastic / Gum Mastic / Tears of Chios

Description:
Mastic Gum or Rumi Mastagi is a resin or gum extracted from the trunk of the Pistacia Lentiscus tree, known as the Mastic Tree. It is pale yellow in color and has a light sweet taste and fragrance. It is popularly used for medicinal and therapeutic benefits. It is often chewed as a natural gum, used in traditional medicine for digestive issues, and incorporated into cosmetics and oral care products for its antibacterial properties.

Rumi Mastagi / Pictacia lenticus /  Mastic Gum Uses & Benefits

Digestive Health: Mastic gum has been traditionally used to support digestive health. It may help alleviate symptoms of indigestion, stomach ulcers, and acid reflux by promoting a healthy balance of stomach acid and soothing the digestive tract.

Oral Health: Due to its antimicrobial properties, mastic gum is beneficial for oral health. It helps combat bacteria that cause bad breath, plaque buildup, and gum disease. Chewing mastic gum can freshen breath and promote overall oral hygiene.

Anti-inflammatory: Mastic gum contains compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for reducing inflammation in the body. It may help alleviate symptoms of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Skin Care: Mastic gum is used in skincare products for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It may help soothe acne-prone skin, reduce redness and inflammation, and promote overall skin health. Additionally, it has been studied for its potential in wound healing and scar reduction.

Antioxidant: Mastic gum contains antioxidants that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Antioxidants contribute to overall health and may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Respiratory Support: In traditional medicine, mastic gum has been used to relieve respiratory symptoms such as coughs and congestion. Its expectorant properties may help loosen mucus and promote easier breathing.

Collection Process:
The collection of mastic gum is a traditional process that requires skill and patience. It begins with making small incisions or "scorings" on the bark of the mastic tree. This allows the resin to ooze out slowly over several weeks. The resin droplets, known as tears, are then carefully collected by hand. After collection, the tears are cleaned, sorted, and allowed to dry naturally in the sun, where they harden into the characteristic translucent resin.

Why buy from Liana?
Liana uses only responsibly sourced ingredients and the best available natural products, with no added chemicals or toxic preservatives. The practices used for extraction, collection, packaging are in line with sustainability standards, ensuring eco-friendliness and minimal environmental impact. All the processes undertaken are cruelty-free and without animal testing and artificial mixing. Our products are always distilled, collected or packed in small batches to ensure maximum freshness and potency.