Latin name: Pistacia lentiscus

Distilled part: Branches and Leaves

Main Components: Alpha pine and beta myrcé

Botanical Family: Anacardiaceae

Origin: Pontós (Alt Empordà)

Description of the plant: It is a perennial shrub with leaves made up The fruits first they are green, then red and finally – when they ripen – they turn black. It is quite common in undergrowth of pine forests and oak groves. The mastic is usually found in the form of a shrub about 3 meters high, but it is actually a tree which can exceed 6 meters. The leaves are perennial, compound, paripinnate and have an even number of leaflets.

Traditional medicine: The sap is called mastic and is used to produce a very aromatic gum or latex. In ancient times this latex was used as chewing gum (it was the first chewing gum) and today it is used in orthodontic applications, to manufacture varnishes and also in confectionery and to manufacture liquors.

Properties: Venous and lymph decongestant

Anticellulite

Anti-inflammatory

Very good prostate decongestant

Applications: Ideal for treating varicose veins and bruises (hemorrhoids)

Fluid retention

Cellulite

Antidiarrheal

Highly recommended to treat tired legs, edema and varicose veins.

Precautions: It has none

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