Highlights
- A health-promoting gum resin derived from the Pistacia lentiscus tree
- Helps heal and soothe stomach pain and heartburn in association with functional dyspepsia.
- Relieves gastric and intestinal inflammation
Mastica Chios is mastic gum, the resinous extract of the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus) grown on the Greek island of Chios. It is traditionally used in Ayurveda for Adhmana (excessive gas formation in the stomach and intestines). Research shows that it helps alleviate stomach pain and heartburn associated with functional dyspepsia.
Recommended Use: Main Applications
Ulcers (peptic and gastric)
Heartburn
Recommended Dose: Adult Dosage: Take one capsule three times daily on an empty stomach, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Cautions & Warnings: For occasional use only. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond two weeks, if symptoms persist or worsen, if you have diabetes mellitus or Crohn’s disease or are taking hypoglycemic or hypolipidemic agents. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have an allergy to Anacardiaceae family plants (eg. pistachios). Discontinue use if hypersensitivity (eg. allergy) occurs. The information and product descriptions appearing on this website are for information purposes only, and are not intended to provide or replace medical advice to individuals from a qualified health care professional. Consult with your physician if you have any health concerns, and before initiating any new diet, exercise, supplement or other lifestyle changes.
Contra-Indications: AOR™ guarantees that no ingredients not listed on the label have been added to the product. Contains no wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal by-product.
| Serving Size: One Capsule | ||
| Servings Per Container: 120 | ||
| Per Serving | ||
| Chios mastic gum | 400 mg | |
| Non-medicinal Ingredients*: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: hypromellose. | ||
| *NMIs are subject to change. Always read and follow the label for accurate ingredient and allergen information. |
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