RUM MUSTAKI

Mastic Gum Resin Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia Greece)

Mastic creates a light, balsamlike, fresh, lemony, gentle fragrance. It is cleansing, clarifying and mentally refreshing. In ancient Egypt, mastic was also called "the fragrance that pleases the gods." People in North Africa use mastic for incense burning as a tonic for exhaustion. Mastic works well for meditation and reflection, its bright radiant energy is helpful when you need clarity. It's also used as a natural and hygienic chewing gum; excellent for teeth cleaning and as a medicine for stomachache, stomach ulcer, diabetes, cholesterol, etc.

recent research of the University of Athens / Department of Pharmacy proved that Mastic and Mastic oil have remarkable antibacterial and fungicidal properties. In the USA and Japan they produce medicine from mastic to treat stomach ulcers and help relieve stomach aches. Traditionally mastic is taken as a medicine to drop the sugar levels of the blood (diabetes) and to improve cholesterol. Synonyms: lentisc, mastika Emotional Attributes: clarifying and mentally refreshing, cleansing/purifying, meditation, prayer, love
Medicinally, local herbalists have used the galls and resin in treatments including internal remedies for asthma and other lung problems, internal bleeding, urinary disorders, worms and rheumatism. They have also been applied externally for treating gout, lice and rheumatic pain. Chian turpentine has been used in treating cancer. Gum mastic, Kabuli mustaki (Hindi),