Mastic gum is a resin that comes from the Pistacia Lentiscus tree, which grows in the Mediterranean region. It's used to make chewing gum and other products, but it also has many health benefits.

Mastic gum is also known as "tasosha" in Ayurvedic medicine and has been used for centuries to treat digestive issues like diarrhoea and dysentery. Mastic gum also helps stimulate saliva flow, making it useful for dry mouth (xerostomia).

In modern times, researchers have shown that mastic gum has antibacterial properties that can help reduce bad breath. It works by killing bacteria in the mouth that cause halitosis (bad breath).

The Benefits of Mastic Gum Include:

Mastic gum has been shown to have several health benefits, including:

1. Helps prevent and treat digestive problems

2. Boosts immunity

3. Reduces inflammation

4. Supports proper digestion

Other benefits include

Reducing Stress

Taking mastic gum can help reduce stress levels by relaxing your body and mind, according to a study published in Frontiers of Medical Research. The study also found that taking this supplement can help you sleep better and improve your mental health.

Helping with Digestion

Mastic gum has been shown to help people with digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or Crohn's disease because it helps repair the lining of your stomach and intestines and reduces inflammation, according to a review published in the journal Current Medicinal Chemistry Reports. This supplement may also help people who have diarrhoea caused by antibiotics or parasites, notes the same review article.

Improving Oral Health

Mastic gum may prevent tooth decay by killing harmful bacteria in your mouth, according to a study published in Microbiology Research Letters. This supplement also reduces plaque production and inflammation, which helps prevent tooth decay and cavities, according to another study.