Chios Mastic – Monastic Recipes

Description Superfood Chios Mastic from Monasteries of Greece. Mastic, the emblematic product of Chios, with its distinctive aroma and unique feel, is used from cooking and confectionery to perfumes and cosmetics. Mastic is inextricably linked to ancient Greek culture, since it has been cultivated for more than 2,500 years in Greece. The healing properties of mastic The aromatic natural resin has been soothing and healing for centuries. It relieves mild discomfort in the stomach and gastrointestinal system and heals skin problems. It can, for example, relieve irritation and even protect against possible skin infections due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties. In fact, it is said that Hippocrates used it as a natural remedy for mild digestive discomfort and in cases of colds. It has antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and has been recognized as a natural medicine by the European Medicines Agency! Among other things, it even helps maintain our oral hygiene, increases the feeling of freshness and purity in the mouth and helps soothe dry mouth. Also, apart from bad breath, it protects our teeth from caries and plaque. Scientific evidence demonstrates how the ingredients of mastic attribute to this unique resin its special properties. A study by Greek scientists published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, showed improvement of the clinical picture and reduction of inflammation in patients with mild to moderate activity of Crohn’s disease, after administering Chios mastic in capsules for four weeks. Studies show that its consumption reduces the levels of total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, lipoprotein A, while protecting LDL cholesterol from oxidation overall. In the last decade an increasing number of laboratory studies lead to the conclusion that Chios mastic may have anticancer properties against various forms of malignant neoplasms such as prostate, colon, lung, oral and pancreatic cancer. Origin: Greek Monasteries Net Weight: 6 gr