mastic gum--raw stomachs

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Some report this product below has helped thier raw stomachs post mycotoxin

exposure. Any experience?

Schaller, MD

Volume 339:1946 December 24, 1998 Number 26

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Mastic Gum Kills Helicobacter pylori

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To the Editor: Even low doses of mastic gum - 1 mg per day for two weeks - can

cure peptic ulcers very rapidly, but the mechanism responsible has not been

clear. We have found that mastic is active against Helicobacter pylori, which

could explain its therapeutic effect in patients with peptic ulcers.

Mastic is a resinous exudate obtained from the stem and the main leaves of

Pistacia lentiscus. It is used as a food ingredient in the Mediterranean region.

Clinically, mastic has been effective in the treatment of benign gastric ulcers1

and duodenal ulcers.2 In rats, mastic . . . [Full Text of this Article]

References

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a.. Loughlin, M. F., Ala'Aldeen, D. A., Jenks, P. J. (2003). Monotherapy with

mastic does not eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection from mice. J Antimicrob

Chemother 51: 367-371 [Abstract] [Full Text]