Mastic Gum in Traditional and Modern Medicine
Mastic gum, the fragrant resin of the wild pistachio tree, has been used since ancient times to strengthen the stomach, liver and gums. What do traditional texts and modern research say?
Mastic gum, the fragrant resin of the wild pistachio tree, has been used since ancient times to strengthen the stomach, liver and gums. What do traditional texts and modern research say?
A morning mix of prunes, tahini, walnuts, cinnamon, saffron and rose water: what each ingredient contains, its temperament in traditional medicine, and how the mix supports digestion, the brain, heart, bones and skin.