Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Stay connected! Follow us on X network (Twitter):
Share this content! On (X network) By
Pistacia Lentiscus L. Publisher



Karimi SM1
Authors
Show Affiliations
Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Therapeutic Medicinal Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine Published:2024


Abstract

Mastic is the oleo-gum resin obtained from Pistacia lentiscus L. (Anacardiaceae). It contains a wide variety of monoterpenes and terpenoids such as α-pinene, β-pinene, and β-myrcene in the essential oil, as well as triterpenoids and resinous compounds. Mastic has a hot and dry nature and is traditionally used in TPM for gastrointestinal problems due to cold and/or wet dystemperament. It is also recommended for periodontal problems and to keep dental hygiene. Current clinical studies confirm the effectiveness of mastic in colitis, dyspepsia, and dental problems. Also, it has shown protective effects on animal models of dermatitis and fatty liver disease. © 2024 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Related Docs
1. An Evidence-Based Review of Medicinal Plants Cited in Canon of Medicine for Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Medicinal Plants used in Traditional Persian Medicine (2023)
2. Osteogenic Differentiation of Follicular Stem Cells on Nano-Saghez Scaffold Containing Bmp2, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research (2019)
Experts (# of related papers)
View all Related Experts
Naghmeh Bahrami (1)
Roja Rahimi (1)