Greece is famous for the production of mastiha, or mastic, a tree resin collected from mastic trees that flourish in the distinct climate of Chios. Just 1 kilogram can retail for about $350. Today, it's known as "white gold" for its presumed health benefits and various uses in gum, cosmetics, and food. But harvesting this resin isn't simple. It requires farmers to first hurt the trees with as many as 600 cuts into each one's bark. It's only after each droplet has been collected by hand that the

Mastic Gum: A Hidden Gem for Dental Professionals The Pistacia lentiscus produces a resin from the tree called Chios mastic gum (CMG). The plant can be planted or replanted in other locations around the world, but it doesn’t produce the resin. Although mastic trees grow all over the Mediterranean, the special variety that grows in Chios is the only one that produces natural resin or mastic. Forget sugary treats; dental professionals seeking a natural ally for oral health could turn to an ancient

Discover the Health Benefits of Mastic Gum