Mastic Gum, Chios

Pistacia lentiscus

Origin: Chios
Form: Resin pieces
Unit size: 1 ounce
Other names: Mastic, Mastick, Mastich
Esoteric Uses: Ritual, magick, divination, knowledge, protection, Invocation, Evocation
Esoteric Associations: Mercury, Air
Incense Aroma: Clean, fast burning, pure and light with lots of smoke

Mastica, the resinous gum of a species of Greek pistachio tree has been used in Greece for hundreds of years as a remedy for a broad range of gastro-intestinal disorders.  It was also a very important incense in the ancient world throughout many cultures. This is a good smelling high quality "incense grade" of mastic from Chios Greece, as opposed to the food grade you will find in some foreign food stores. As well as being an important ingredient in many Church incenses, Mastic is also used in the Goetia.

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