Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Mastic Essential Oil Pistacia Lentiscus Greece

Botanical Name: Pistacia Lentiscus.
Family Name: Anacardiaceae.
Common Name: Tears of Chios, Lentiscus Resin, Mastic, Mastiche, Masticare, Masztika, Mastix.
INCI: Pistacia Lentiscus Resin Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled.
Parts Used: Resin.
Note: Base note. Fixative.
Odor: Fresh, resinous aroma, with a marine undertone.
Appearance: Clear.
Country of Origin: Greece.
Blends: Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Boronia, Carrot Seed, Cedarwood (Atlas), Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon and other spice oils, Clary Sage, Cypress, Elemi, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavandin , Lavender, Lemon, Liquidambar (Styrax), Mimosa, Myrrh, Oakmoss, Opopanax, Orange (Sweet), Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, Yuzu.

This is a resin that has been used since Byzantine times, there are numerous references to this resin in ancient Greek writings. This resin was so coveted in ancient times that the villages collecting this resin were strongly protected and walled.
The word Mastic comes from ancient Greek and means to chew, since the resin was used as chewing gum to eliminate bad odor. Currently it has been found to be very effective in eliminating the Helicobacter Piloris bacteria and treating stomach disorders. It is an anti-septic and anti-decongestant.
It is used as a flavoring in sweets and Mediterranean drinks.
The production of this resin begins in the fall, where a small hole is made in the trees because the resin will later leak out in the form of tears, and upon contact with the air it becomes hard. Once the resin is collected, the women from the producing villages proceed to clean it one by one.
Currently, Co-Ops and a Mastic museum have been created in Chios.

Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.