The reason why it only thrives in the southern part of the island is mainly due to the temperate climate and mainly the microclimate of the region, but also underwater volcanoes and limestone soil.

H. Pylori eradication treatment usually consists of clarithromycin, with either amoxicillin or metronidazole, and a proton pump inhibitor administered for 7–14 days [ 52]. Chios mastiha has been famous since antiquity for its unique aroma and its beneficial and wound healing properties.In animal experimental models, mastic treatment has been found to possess anti-ischemic properties, leading to a reduction in infarct size [ 39].

Pylori) is probably the one that has been more adequately investigated, both in vitro and in clinical trials. Chios Mastiha is a unique product with many beneficial qualities and wide- ranging uses since antiquity. Nowadays, it is used in pharmaceuticals, perfumes, cosmetics, beverages, bakery goods, and sweets as well as in cooking.The flavor is bitter at first, but after some chewing, it releases a refreshing flavor similar to pine and cedar. Chios Mastiha is a unique product with many beneficial qualities and wide-ranging uses since antiquity.

The taste might be a little bitter at the beginning but after a little time it relishes it unique taste and aroma! Most famously mastiha is used in tsoureki (Greek Easter bread), Mastic ice cream and Turkish delight candies. Nonetheless, these findings should be interpreted with caution, given that no effects on LDL, HDL, triglycerides or CRP were observed [ 20]. reduces the infarct size in normal fed anesthetized rabbits and possess antiatheromatic and hypolipidemic activity in cholesterol fed rabbits. Just opened my package, that I received rather quickly, even coming from over seas and I have to say I am rather delighted!In our times, scientific, laboratory but also clinical studies have confirmed the aforementioned significant action of Chios mastiha. Higher healing rates of episiotomy wound healing were observed in 73 women who were treated for three days postpartum with mastic oleoresin, which was administered through smoking of the wound [ 18]. It is also known as tears of Chios, [2] being traditionally produced on the island Chios, and, like other natural resins, is produced in "tears" or droplets. It is a natural, aromatic resin in teardrop shape that falls on the ground in drops from superficial scratches induced by cultivators on the tree’s trunk and main branches with sharp tools.