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Other Names: Lentisco, Lentisk, Mastich, Mastika, Mastiha, Μαστίχα, damla sakızı, Mastix, Mata Charneca, Pistacia lentiscus, Arabic gum, Yemen gum, tears of Chios<br>Mastic is a resin obtained from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), a small tree cultivated on the Greek island of Chios but also available throughout the Middle East. The resin produced by the tree is been used for medicine.<br>See also : [[Pistacia lentiscus Leaf]]
==Special Precautions of Mastic==
* Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of mastic during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
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