Herb
Mastic Gum
A tree resin chewed or taken in capsules, traditionally used to soothe the stomach and ease reflux and ulcers.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 77/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Mastic gum is a resin that weeps from the bark of the mastic tree and hardens into small 'tears,' chewed directly or taken in capsules to soothe the stomach.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help support a calm, settled stomach
- May help support comfort from occasional reflux
- May help support the stomach lining over time
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tsp resin (5g) · about 15 calories
- Terpenes and resin acids
- No significant macronutrients
- Antimicrobial compounds
Source: Nutrition estimate (per typical serving)
🥄 How to use it
Chew a small piece of mastic 'tears' like gum, or take mastic capsules per the label, ideally between meals. It works gradually over a few weeks.
How much: Chew a small piece between meals, or take capsules per the label, over a few weeks.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Mastic is the aromatic resin of a small Mediterranean tree, traditionally chewed like a natural gum and long valued for soothing an unsettled stomach. People reach for it most for reflux, indigestion, and the discomfort of a sensitive stomach lining.
You can chew the little resin 'tears' directly or take it in capsules, ideally between meals, and give it a few weeks. It's gentle for most, though anyone allergic to pistachio (a relative) should steer clear — and persistent stomach trouble always deserves a doctor's look, since ulcers often need specific treatment.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- Generally well tolerated; may cause mild stomach upset in some.
- Those allergic to mastic or related trees (pistachio) should avoid it.
- See a doctor for persistent stomach pain, and don't rely on it alone — ulcers often involve H. pylori and need proper treatment.
📚 What others say
- A traditional Mediterranean remedy for the stomach
- Studied for soothing the stomach lining and reflux
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
From a wounded tree comes a healing balm. Even our hard places, tended well, can yield something that soothes.
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