Mastic gum is the gummy resin of the mastic tree – Pistacia lentiscus, a relative of the pistachio tree. The mastic tree is found almost exclusively on the Greek island of Chios, the birthplace of Hippocrates, the traditional father of medicine. Mastic gum has historically been used in medicine to fight gastric and intestinal inflammation.
In modern society, mastic gum has proven useful for fighting gastritis and heartburn as well as overall gastric and intestinal inflammation. Mastic gum is an excellent natural alternative for those who have experienced the negative long-term side effects of antacids, proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics and other medications that treat the symptoms of heartburn but not the cause.
AOR Advantage
AOR’s Mastica Chios is derived exclusively from mastic gum from the pistachio trees found on the Greek island of Chios.
Ingredients:
Serving Size: One Capsule
Non-medicinal Ingredients*: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: hypromellose.
*NMIs are subject to change. Always read and follow the label for accurate ingredient and allergen information
Adult Dosage
Take one capsule three times daily on an empty stomach, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Cautions
For occasional use only. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond two weeks, if symptoms persist or worsen, if you have diabetes mellitus or Crohn’s disease or are taking hypoglycemic or hypolipidemic agents. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have an allergy to Anacardiaceae family plants (eg. pistachios). Discontinue use if hypersensitivity (eg. allergy) occurs.
Information from: https://aor.ca/