Anemos Natural Mastic Gum

The natural gum mastic of Chios is recognized as a natural medicine (HPMC) also by the European Medicines Agency (ΕΜΑ). 100% pure, Natural gum mastic / masticha in blister small packs. ANEMOS, Chios 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. Directions for use: Take 1 gram per day with water or juice, preferably 20-30 minutes before any meal. FREE FROM: Gluten, preservatives, lactose, GMO, sugar or artificial sweeteners. Suitable for vegetarian / vegan Mastic is the natural resin that is secreted like a tear from the trunk of the mastic tree (Pistacia Lentiscus var. Chia), which thrives and is cultivated exclusively -from all over the world- only in the South part of Chios island. It contains at least 70 different substances, mainly terpenoids, with beneficial properties in diseases of the gastrointestinal system and the regulation of cholesterol and possibly diabetes. Mastic has antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action. Hippocrates and Dioscorides, among others, 2,500 years ago, used and recommended Chios mastic in cases of stomach pain as well as protection of oral hygiene. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Committee for Herbal Medicine (HMPC) have approved the use of mastic as a traditional herbal remedy for the symptoms of mild digestive disorders”. To date, dozens of scientific studies have been published that generally attribute the following to mastic: Protection of the health of the gastrointestinal system, due to its action against Helicobacter pylori, an important factor for gastric ulcers. Protection of the health of the oral cavity. It also fights bad breath. There is a strong correlation between mastic and results against various unpleasant conditions of the oral cavity such as plaque, caries, periodontitis and gingivitis. Protection of the skin with firming and anti-wrinkle action. Antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action. Positive action in the management of hypertension. Positive action in lowering cholesterol.Positive action in the management of glucose metabolism. Therefore, it is suitable for diabetics. Possible beneficial action against the flu virus. Natural Mastic of Chios is gluten free and allergen free You can use mastic as ordinary chewing gum, or you can grind it into powder (or at least in very small pieces) and use it as a natural medicine for peptic ulcers and general for stomach disorders. Mastic is a 100% natural product. That means that not all the pieces of mastic (or tears as they are called) are the same. Some pieces are bigger, some are smaller, some are harder and some are softer. Mastic -due to temperature- is softer in summer and harder in winter. Usually larger pieces are softer than the smaller ones which dry out and harden faster. Generally, medium or large pieces are better for chewing and small pieces are better for grinding them into powder. A more yellow colour means older and harder mastic, a more whitish colour means fresher and softer mastic. Generally speaking you should avoid buying yellow mastic, because this means that mastic is very old and has lost some of its properties. How to chew Chios mastic as chewing gum: Mastic is a natural product. Some pieces are softer and some harder. Choose either a small piece, or break a larger piece and use half of it (in any case initially, use less than the total quantity of mastic you intend to chew) and start chewing it. At the beginning it is quite hard, but as the mastic gets warmer in your mouth, it gets softer. If the piece you chew is hard then choose a softer piece and add it to the previous mastic in your mouth. Equally, if the initial piece is too soft and gets stuck in your teeth, add a harder piece to make a mixture that will have the right consistency. You could -if you wish- swallow the mastic when you have finished chewing it. Just make sure you cut it in smaller pieces to avoid choking on a large mastic gum piece.