Greece is famous for the production of mastiha, or mastic, a tree resin collected from mastic trees that flourish in the distinct climate of Chios. Just 1 kilogram can retail for about $350. Today, it ...

Over my 54 years, I've pinned my hopes on my parents, my teachers, my romantic partners, God. I'm pinning them now on a shrub. It's called mastic, it grows in particular abundance on the Greek island ...

The Greek island of Chios is the only place in the world where the multipurpose mastic resin is cultivated. It's used for refining desserts, drugs and cosmetics — and nowadays also for making beer ...

It could offer fresh hope for millions of Alzheimer’s patients and stroke survivors HIGHLIGHTS Mastic grows in abundance on the Greek island of Chios and its resin has been reputed to have powerful ...