THERE AREN’T MANY natural remedies that boast as many benefits as mastic gum. It’s said to support dental, heart, and ...

Mastic gum is a licorice-flavored resin extracted from the bark of the Pistacia lentiscus tree native to the Mediterranean region. Traditionally chewed as a breath freshener and digestive aid ...

Gum chewing independently arose across different cultures and regions at different times, says Jennifer Mathews, an ...