Pistachio Mastic

Sumacaceae - Anacardiaceae. Pharmacy name: tree bark resin - Mastix.

Botanical description.

An evergreen tree up to 5 m in height, with resinous bark, leathery leaves and small red flowers collected in a panicle or raceme. Grows in the Mediterranean, on the Canary Islands.

Active ingredients: alcohol-soluble and alcohol-insoluble resinous substances, essential oil, bitterness.

Application. Previously it was processed for the manufacture of plasters, mouth rinses and dental fillings. Also used for gluing bandages.