Mastic gum is a licorice-flavored resin extracted from the bark of the Pistacia lentiscus tree native to the Mediterranean region. Traditionally chewed as a breath freshener and digestive aid ...

The plant extract - known as mastic gum - represents an important natural weapon in the fight against H. pylori and ulcer disease. The lining of the gut is shielded from potentially damaging ...

Learn more about the tiny particles that can come off of your gum — what is essentially a soft piece of plastic — as you chew ...