Original from the Island of Chios · PDO

Healthy digestion with original Chios mastic

Resin from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus) from the Greek island of Chios. Authorised seller of original mastic since 2008.

Dietary supplements What is mastic
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Mastic trees – skins A drop of mastic resin on the bark of a mastic tree A mastic tear on the trunk in the setting sun near Olympoi A large drop of resin under a mastic tree branch A mastic tree in bloom in March Terraced mastic groves near the village of Armolia An avenue of old mastic trees near Dotia An old gnarled mastic tree trunk in golden light A hillside with rows of mastic trees near Armolia Gnarled mastic tree trunks near Olympoi
Four Masticlife series

Which series is right for you?

They differ in form, dosage and price per day. Choose based on what you are looking for.

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Mastic Strong&Pure
strongest
Form
Capsules
Dosage
Usually: 1–2 capsules, mastic course: 4 capsules
Course length
8 weeks
Price per day
Regular usefrom €0.33 Intensive coursefrom €1.33

Mastic Strong&Pure is the basis for normal digestion.

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Mastic Comfort
Gentle form
Form
Sachets
Dosage
1–2 sachets daily.
Course length
8 weeks
Price per day
Regular usefrom €0.71 Intensive coursefrom €1.42

Powdered mastic in sachets also acts in the esophagus and oral cavity – suitable for reflux, convenient without swallowing capsules.

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Mastic Vital Double Action
Daily support
Form
Capsules
Dosage
2 capsules daily (morning + evening).
Course length
as needed
Price per day
from €1.26

Mastic and probiotics in one COMBICAP double capsule – can be taken together with probiotics and antibiotics.

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Mastic+ Prebiotic
for microflora
Form
Capsules
Dosage
1–2 caps 1–2× daily, with water.
Course length
as needed
Price per day
Regular usefrom €0.43 Intensive coursefrom €0.85

Mastic with prebiotic inulin is suitable for the gut microflora.

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More than dietary supplements

The whole world of mastic

Mastic trees – skins
The phenomenon of the island of Chios

A unique product from southern Chios

The mastic tree grows throughout the Mediterranean, but it yields this rare resin only in the south of the island of Chios. It arises from a combination of three things that you won't find together anywhere else.

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) · mastic cultivation on the UNESCO list since 2014
What is mastic
Open sea by Salagona bay in southern Chios Sunset over a mastic grove near the village of Olympoi The black coast of Mavra Volia in the south of Chios island The turquoise bay of Agia Dynami Waves against the setting sun near Agia Dynami The Tambakika windmills in Chios town Rocky coast near Vroulidia Close-up of mastic tree leaves
ClimateHot dry summers, mild winters and a breeze from the sea. Exceptional conditions of the island's southern tip.
Black volcanic pebbles on Mavra Volia beach Dried mastic tears at the foot of a mastic tree trunk Mastic tears on pale ground under a tree Rows of mastic trees on pale ground near Patrika Gnarled mastic tree trunks on pale ground near Olympoi
SoilSoil enriched by ancient volcanic activity.
An old gnarled mastic tree trunk in golden light A grower scores the bark of a mastic tree with a kentima Sifting mastic tears through a sieve under a tree Hands sorting mastic tears, the village of Pyrgi Hand-sorting mastic tears on a table Cleaned large mastic tears An avenue of old mastic trees near Mesta A mastic tree in bloom in March A large drop of resin under a mastic tree branch Mastic tears hanging from a branch near Olympoi
CultivationThousands of years of care. Each tree is tended and pruned by hand by the growers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most Frequently Asked Questions

What is mastic gum?

Mastic gum is a 100 % natural product used since ancient times for normal digestion, oral health and other effects. It is the resin of the Chios variety of Pistacia lentiscus, which is further processed into tears (raw mastic gum), powder from crushed tears and mastic oil. Mastic gum is an ingredient in modern Masticlife dietary supplements, cosmetics, toothpastes and mouthwashes.

What is mastic gum? Read more here.

How and for what does mastic gum work?

  • Mastic gum contributes to the normal function of the digestive system.
  • Mastic gum has an antibacterial effect in the oral cavity.

(These are the only claims that may be used in connection with the effects of mastic gum in view of the applicable legislation.)

If you are interested in more detailed information about the effects of mastic gum, visit the user experience pages and other sources.

Which mastic gum to choose?

When choosing mastic gum, it is important to know what effect you expect.

Mastic tears, its original form, are chewed. They have a distinctive woody-fruity taste and a pleasant aroma. For many people, chewing mastic gum is a healthy habit. If you are just starting with mastic gum, find out how to start chewing.

Mastic capsules are modern dietary supplements designed to deliver the effect of mastic gum directly to the stomach. In addition to the formula with pure powder, you can choose capsules enriched with other ingredients.

Mastic Powder may be more convenient to take, and it also works in the oral cavity and in the esophagus.

In all cases, make sure the raw material is authentic. Given the price of mastic gum, some producers find it worthwhile to counterfeit even mastic tears.

How to dose mastic gum and what to watch out for when taking it?

Mastic gum practically cannot be overdosed, so if you like chewing it, you do not need to restrict yourself in any way.

However, for dietary supplements it is usually unnecessary to exceed the recommended dosage and take more than 2 grams of pure mastic gum per day.

Taking mastic gum carries no risks, but please pay attention to these warnings:

  1. Mastic gum lowers blood pressure. This cannot be stated as a beneficial effect of mastic gum, but we consider it important to point this out. In practice this applies only to people with very high blood pressure, but if you have low blood pressure, check whether mastic gum will lower your blood pressure even further.
  2. Do not take mastic gum together with probiotics. It does not affect the effectiveness of mastic gum, but the antibacterial effect of mastic gum degrades live cultures into an ineffective ingredient. Always take probiotics, live cultures, with at least a 3-hour gap from mastic gum. Do not take products that combine mastic gum and probiotics.
    The only exception to taking mastic gum together with probiotics is Mastic Vital, which uses a double action capsule in which mastic gum and probiotics are separated and act independently of each other.
    (When following this rule, do not confuse probiotics with prebiotics, which on the contrary are ideal for combination with mastic gum and simultaneous intake.)
  3. If you feel heaviness or pressure in the stomach when taking mastic gum, take mastic gum at least 30 minutes before a meal. The feeling of pressure disappears. It is a common phenomenon in people suffering from gastritis, reflux or Helicobacter pylori infection.

What is the difference between mastix, mastic, mastiha and mastika?

The word mastic is a transliteration of the original Greek name μαστιχα. In Czech you may also encounter the designation mastika. In German, mastix is used, and in English mastic.

Where to get advice on choosing and taking mastic gum?

We are happy to help you choose the right dietary supplement and provide information on the effectiveness and use of mastic gum.

You can find other contacts and the address of the pick-up point here.

We are an authorized seller of mastic gum

Since 2008.