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Mastic gum – a Biblical substance

Mastic gum is mentioned in the Bible and has been known and used for centuries in the Mediterranean region as a natural means of maintaining healthy teeth and a healthy oral cavity. For example, its antiseptic properties led to its historical use in treating wounds, while it was chewed to freshen breath. In earlier times, Mastic was even used as a component in dental fillings.

Modern studies carried out by various research groups have confirmed what tradition has long believed: Mastic gum contains highly valuable natural substances that exert a powerful antibacterial effect. Research shows that Mastic gum is especially effective in reducing bacterial growth and preventing infection. Oral and stomach microflora can be positively influenced, reducing harmful bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Helicobacter pylori.

The most significant ways in which Mastic acts on oral flora are its antibacterial activity, its ability to reduce plaque, and its capacity to improve bad breath (halitosis).

Selected Scientific Studies:

• 1985 (University of Salonica): Mastic can effectively reduce plaque.
• 1998 (University of Athens): Mastic oil exhibits antibacterial properties and acts as an antimycotic agent.
• 1998 (University of Nottingham): Mastic helps heal stomach ulcers by targeting the Helicobacter pylori bacterium.
• 2003 (Meikai University School of Dentistry, Japan): A pilot study on antiplaque effects of mastic chewing gum in the oral cavity.
• 2005 (Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey): In vitro and in vivo antimicrobial effects of mastic chewing gum against Streptococcus mutans.
• 2006 (Hadassah School of Dental Medicine): Study demonstrating antimicrobial effect against Porphyromonas gingivalis (associated with periodontitis and bad breath).
• 2009 (Meikai University, Tokyo): Study "Selective Antibacterial and Apoptosis-modulating Activities of Mastic" proving that Mastic retains its antibacterial properties in dissolved form.
• 2015 (Charité Hospital Berlin, Department of Periodontology): Clinical study ("The antimicrobial effect of mastic extract against oral and periodontal pathogens") confirming the antibacterial effectiveness of Mastic Mouthwash against periodontal disease.