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