Mastic gum is a licorice-flavored resin extracted from the bark of the Pistacia lentiscus tree native to the Mediterranean region. Traditionally chewed as a breath freshener and digestive aid ...

Gum chewing independently arose across different cultures and regions at different times, says Jennifer Mathews, an ...

MASTIC GUM IS a resin from a small evergreen tree or shrub (Pistacia lentiscus) found in the Mediterranean, according to 2022 ...