Mastic gum is a licorice-flavored resin extracted from the bark of the Pistacia lentiscus tree native to the Mediterranean region. Traditionally chewed as a breath freshener and digestive aid ...

Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) is an evergreen shrub found throughout the Mediterranean. The sap (resin) from its trunk is used to make medicine. Mastic might help reduce stomach acid and protect the ...