Common Name: Mastic | Scientific Name: Pistacia Lentiscus
Family Name: Anacardiaceae
Introduction
Ok, here we find the original chewing gum. This pistacio relative exudes a gum resin that can be chewed to improve gum health. A medicinal plant that way predates the Bible, mastic has a centuries old reputation of improving gums and is worth learning about. Gum disease is a big problem!
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