Mastiha gum, Masticha, mastica, mastix, mastika, or mastixa. Whatever you call it, mastic gum is unique in the world! Pure, real mastic is only produced in the south part of Chios Island. It comes from the mastic tree, without any industrial intervention. Natural gum Masticha is hand cleaned piece by piece. Chios gum mastic is rare and unique, full of miraculous properties that made Chios (or Hios) mastic gum so much sought after. Whatever you call it, the fact remains that is full of miraculous and beneficial properties. Chios gum mastic (Mastiha) has a protected designation of origin. The natural gum mastic of Chios is recognized as a natural medicine (HPMC) also by the European Medicines Agency (ΕΜΑ). The use of mastic was widespread even in ancient times. Mastic was used as a natural medicine for stomach aches and for controlling cholesterol levels and diabetes. Nowadays, its use is becoming again very popular. Mastic is a harmless natural product and has no side effects. Recently, it was scientifically proven that it cures stomach ulcer and H pylori.
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