It’s a natural resin from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), best known from the Greek island of Chios. The resin is concentrated into capsules — sometimes labelled Chios mastica — for use as a supplement.

What is mastic gum used for?

Traditionally it’s been used to support digestive and stomach comfort, and it also has a history in oral care. It’s taken to support everyday digestive wellness rather than to treat a specific condition; see your doctor for ongoing or serious stomach symptoms.

How do you take mastic gum?

Most people take it as capsules with water, often before or with a meal, following the serving size on the label. Being consistent day to day is more useful than any single dose.

Is taking capsules the same as chewing mastic gum?

Chewing the raw resin is the traditional method and is still used for oral freshness. Capsules simply deliver concentrated mastic in a convenient, tasteless form that’s easy to add to a supplement routine.

Are there any cautions with mastic gum?

If you’re allergic to pistachio or related plants, be cautious, as mastic comes from the same family. Talk to your healthcare provider if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or dealing with ongoing digestive symptoms.

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Mastic gum is a natural resin from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), grown most famously on the Greek island of Chios. It has a long history of traditional use for digestive and stomach comfort, and it’s also valued in oral care. Today it’s most often taken as capsules of concentrated Chios mastica, which makes a traditional remedy easy to add to a modern routine. Mastic gum is used to support digestive wellness as part of a healthy routine rather than to treat any specific condition — check with your healthcare provider if you have ongoing stomach concerns. Shipped across Canada from our Ontario warehouse.

What mastic gum is

Mastic gum is the aromatic resin of the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), harvested as “tears” that harden in the sun — most famously on Chios in Greece, where it’s known as Chios mastica. It has been used around the Mediterranean for centuries, both as a chewable gum and as a traditional digestive remedy.

Traditional uses

Historically, mastic has been chewed for oral freshness and taken to support digestive and stomach comfort. Modern products concentrate the resin into capsules for convenience. It’s used to support everyday digestive wellness as part of a healthy routine — it isn’t a treatment for any medical condition, and ongoing stomach symptoms should be assessed by a doctor.

How to take it

Mastic gum capsules are usually taken with water, often before or with meals — follow the serving size on your product. As with any new supplement, start as directed and stay consistent. If you’re allergic to pistachio or other members of the Pistacia family, check with a healthcare provider first, and speak to your doctor if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication.

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