Mastic tree - essential oil - organic

Mastic tree - essential oil - organic

PISTACIA LENTISCUS

Origin : Maroc

Distilled part : Twigs

Main components : monoterpènes, sesquiterpènes

About the plant :

When the bark of the mastic tree is cut, the resin that flows out is called mastic: it is the treatment of choice for stomach ulcers. In the East, the resin is traditionally used as a scented masticatory to protect the gums and freshen breath. In Europe, at the beginning of the 20th century, it was used medicinally as an antidiarrhoeal for children, as an antiscorbutic and as a poultice or fumigant. In dentistry, it was used to occlude decayed teeth.

For your information :

Here are a few properties of Mastic tree essential oil:

• It is a powerful decongestant (venous, lymphatic and prostatic).
• It is anti-spasmodic.
• It’s a good digestive tonic.
• It is very useful for varicose veins, spider veins and haemorrhoids.
• It encourages the so-called ‘return circulation’ (from the bottom up, towards the heart).

All properties described here are from the bibliography and are provided for information purposes and should not be interpreted as medical prescriptions.

Arôma'plantes advice :

It is a perfect essential oil to use in massage on varicose veins, diluted in a vegetable oil, it helps to reduce them.

Tip from the Arôma'plantes team.

Safety precaution:

Product from organic farming certified by FR BIO 10 - Agriculture hors UE

Essential oil for food use

Therapeutic use of essential oils on medical advice .

Based on the bibliography :

Ma bible des huiles essentielles, Danièle Festy
Les propriétés physiques et psychiques des huiles essentielles, Dr Paul Dupont
Huiles essentielles chémotypées, A. Zhiri, D. Baudoux, M.L. Breda