Despite the remarkable development of the medical industry in the current era, herbal
products with therapeutic potentials arise as attractive alternative treatments. Consequently …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis
(UC), are a major healthcare challenge worldwide. Disturbances in the immune system and …

The essential oil of the resinous exudate from Pistacia lentiscus of Chios namely Chios
Mastiha Essential Oil (CMEO), is a natural volatile oil rich in monoterpenes α-pinene, β …

Mastiha is a natural nutritional supplement with known anti-inflammatory properties. Non-
alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are immune …

Oxidative stress is present in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and natural
supplements with antioxidant properties have been investigated as a non-pharmacological …

Nowadays both scientists and consumers have an increasing interest for natural products as
preventing and healing factors without side effects. Mastiha, is a natural product of the …

Dysregulation of intestinal immune response plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Mastiha's anti-inflammatory properties are well …

Background Chios mastic gum (CMG) is a traditional Greek medicine used to treat a variety
of gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, the …

In this study acetonic extracts of leaves of Pistacia lentiscus L. var. chia (mastiha tree) grown
in the south as well as in the north Chios Greek island were isolated and further fractionated …

Chios mastic gum, the product of the tree Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia, has been used for
more than 2500 years in traditional Greek medicine for treating several diseases, thanks to …