Mastic

Mastic gum is exuded by the bark of the mastic tree, Pistacia lentiscus, that grows primarily on the Greek island of Chios in the Aegean Sea. Mastic Oil can be found as an ingredient in some products including chewing gum, mouthwash and toothpaste. 

Digestive System

 Mastic may be useful for the treatment of Crohn's Disease.  ^[1]

 Mastic may exert protective and healing effects on the Gastric Mucosa:  ^[2]

 Mastic may counteract the damage to the Gastric Mucosa caused by Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) and Aspirin.

 Mastic may alleviate Gastritis. anecdotal reports  ^[3]

 Mastic may alleviate Heartburn when the underlying cause of Heartburn is Helicobacter pylori infection.  ^[4]

 Mastic supplementation of 1,000 - 2,000 mg per day may alleviate many cases of Indigestion by eradicating Helicobacter pylori - a type of Detrimental Bacteria that is responsible for many cases of Indigestion.  ^[5]

 Mastic may alleviate many cases of Cramps - Intestinal specifically, Recurrent Abdominal Pain (RAP) in children where the underlying cause of the intestinal cramps is Helicobacter pylori infection.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Mastic supplementation of 1,000 - 2,000 mg per day may be beneficial for cases of Ulcers - Peptic other than Jejunal Ulcers by killing the Helicobacter pylori Bacteria that is the cause of many Peptic Ulcers.  ^[6]

 Mastic  supplementation of 1,000 - 2,000 mg per day may be beneficial for cases of Ulcers - Duodenal by counteracting Helicobacter pylori, the Detrimental Bacteria that is responsible for many cases of Duodenal Ulcers.  ^[7]