Greek Mastic Essential Oil

If you are interested in buying larger size quantities we would love to receive your email at info@vessel.gr Greek Mastic Essential Oil Batch: E1001392 Download Datasheet Common name: Mastic or Lentisk or Mastagi Latin name: Pistacia lentiscus Botanical family: Anacardiaceae Method of extraction: distilled at our organically certified distillery Plant part used to extract the oil: leaves, brunches and seeds Cultivation method: wild Area of origin: Mountains of Chalkidiki Historical notes: Mastic 'tears' have been harvested for at least 2,500 years since Greek Antiquity. The gum was first mentioned by Hippocrates who used mastic ‘tears’ for the prevention of digestive problems, colds and as a breath freshener. In fact the word mastic is derived from Greek “μαστιχειν” meaning "to gnash the teeth", which in turn became the source of the English word ‘masticate’. The gum was widely used and its flavour appreciated. Roman emperors included it in a spiced wine and under the Byzantine Empire, the emperor had a monopoly on the trade of mastic. Later, the Ottoman sultan would send the finest mastic crop to his harem. In those days mastic was worth its weight in gold and the thieves of the precious gum were executed! Mastic gum is still used as a traditional ‘chewing gum’ and used I production of a mastic liqueur. Not many people realise that a wonderful essential oil can be distilled from the leaves and brunches of the mastic tree! Biochemical group: monoterpenes Main chemical constituents: alpha-pinene, limonene, myrcene Colour: clear Consistency: thin Aroma strength: medium strong Perfumery note: middle / base Aroma: balsamic, earthy, herbaceous, resinous, slightly bitter, slightly musky, slightly spicy, strong, woody with a characteristic initial hint of galbanum Traditional Aromatherapy Uses: Traditionally in aromatherapy treatments mastic leaf is associated with the following therapeutic properties: analgesic, antibacterial,  anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, , antispasmodic, astringent, antiviral, balsamic, expectorant, circulatory decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, warming, insect repellent, lymph decongestant, lymphatic support, vasoconstrictor, vein tonic Qualified aromatherapists may use mastic leaf essential oil for common complaints such as: skin conditions: boils, cuts, abrasions, wounds, to help stop bleeding (e.g. in an aftershave products), oily skin, spider veins, ringworm respiratory issues – bronchitis, aerial antiseptic, colds and flu musculoskeletal system: aches and pains, arthritis circulatory problems – varicose veins, oedema/water retention others – insect repellent and air freshener (antiseptic and deodorant) and as an effective fixative in perfumery blends How we use it: Inhalation / Vapourisation: - For respiratory issues such as bronchitis, colds and flu - we really enjoy our mastic leaf essential oil as a decongestant and aerial antiseptic. Try to vapourise a couple of drops on their own or