What is Lentisk?Lentisk is a resin that is derived from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus). The mastic tree is a small evergreen shrub that is mainly found growing on the Greek island of Chios in the Aegean Sea. Lentisk is extracted from the bark of the tree by making incisions into the trunk and branches from which the gum sap oozes out and hardens upon contact with air.Composition and...
Origin and Production of Mastic GumMastic gum is a natural resin obtained from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), an evergreen shrub native to the Greek island of Chios in the Aegean Sea. The mastic tree has been cultivated on Chios for its resin production for over 2,000 years, with over 100,000 trees currently growing on the island. To harvest mastic gum, shallow cuts are made on the...
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