Mastic is considered an excellent remedy for stomach problems. Can be used as:
- expectorant and antitussive
- to treat diarrhoea
- is estimated to be effective in healing ulcers.
- helps maintain teeth whiteness and clean breath
- has excellent antibacterial and antioxidant properties
- acts preventively and possibly therapeutically against caries
- has a protective effect on the heart and blood vessels, reduces the levels of total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, lipoprotein A, while also protecting LDL cholesterol from oxidation.
- may have anti-cancer properties against various forms of malignancy, such as prostate, colon, lung, oral and pancreatic cancer
- helps regenerate the skin