ALINESS Mastiha, Powdered Mastiha Tree Resin 500mg (Stomach Health) 60 Vegan Capsules

What is mastic?

Mastic, also known as 'Tears of Chios', is the natural resin of the evergreen sticky pistachio tree (Pistacia lentiscus), which grows in the Mediterranean region. The original Chios mastic comes from trees growing exclusively on the Greek island of Chios. It is obtained by incising their bark, whereby the resin rises freely to the surface, from where it is collected and then dried using maltodextrin (a polysaccharide made from starch), which most companies do not include in their ingredients.

Mastic is a source of many beneficial ingredients that also give it a refreshing, resinous scent - mastic acids and valuable essential oils predominate among them.

History of mastic use

The history of mastic use is very long and dates back to ancient times, where it was valued not only for its characteristic taste, but also for its therapeutic properties. It is believed that it was the first natural chewing gum used by the inhabitants of ancient Greece for hygienic purposes - to clean teeth and freshen breath. It was also used as a cosmetic agent for face and body cleansing and was even used as an active ingredient in pharmaceutical preparations of the time.

What is the origin of the product?

Mastic is a regional product that is specific to the Mediterranean basin and, as such, is protected by EU law. When choosing a mastic product, it is worth paying attention to the origin and authenticity of the resin used.

The resin powder contained in Aliness Mastika 500mg is the original Chios mastic, extracted from pistachio trees (Pistacia lentiscus) that grow exclusively on the Greek island of Chios - the natural habitat of the plant, from which mastic has originally been extracted since ancient times. The natural origin of the raw material and the absence of excessive technological processing guarantee the full spectrum of active substances.

Aliness Mastika 500 mg does not contain any animal ingredients, making it suitable for vegans. The product does not contain any preservatives or colourings. One capsule contains 500 mg of original mastic.