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ORGANIC CORSICAN MASTIC ESSENTIAL OIL - 5ML

Organic Corsican Mastic Essential Oil - 5ml

Pistachio mastic essential oil ( Pistacia lentiscus ) is perfect for giving a boost to a tired venous system!

CIRCULATORY – DECONGESTANT – ANTISPASMODIC

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Origine Corse certifiée Plante récoltée et distillée en Corse · Agriculture biodynamique
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Origins

The mastic tree (Lentiscus pistachio) has been known since antiquity for its circulatory and decongestant properties, affecting the veins, lymphatic system, and prostate. Rare and precious, its essential oil possesses
a very interesting action to eliminate varicose veins and unsightly cellulite.

In the Mediterranean, its beneficial properties continue to be used: In Greece, Sardinia, and Arab countries, it is used in cooking, primarily in the form of oil or resin, notably for making sweets and confectionery. Did you know that a milky white resin is hidden inside the bark of the mastic tree?
called mastic, ancestor of chewing gum, known to protect gums, freshen breath and fight stomach ulcers?

During visits to the garden, people like to crush its leaves between their fingertips to let visitors smell their fragrance.
a scent similar to green beans! It is precisely the leafy branches that are cut and distilled to obtain its essential oil, ideally in autumn or winter even though it could be distilled all year round despite its very low yield.

Quality

Appearance:Clear liquidColour:Light yellow to brownOdour:Characteristic, fresh, green, resinousCommitment:This essential oil is:100% ORGANIC100% PURE

100% NATURAL100% TOTAL

Precautions for use

To be avoided during the first 3 months of pregnancy and for children under 6 years of age. Always use essential oils diluted in a vegetable oil. Consult our blog for dosage instructions. Caution for sensitive or allergic people - perform an elbow bend test.

Consult our blog for age indications and methods of use for children.

Storage: Store preferably away from air, heat, and light.

  • Massage +++

  • Friction +++

  • Oral route +++

  • Bath ++

  • Smell +

Essential oils are powerful and complex substances that must be handled with care! If you are new to aromatherapy, please consult our advice page and seek guidance from a professional (specialist pharmacist or therapist) who is the only one qualified to provide personalized advice – these guidelines are not a substitute for a consultation.

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Botanical name Pistacia lentiscus
Common name(s) Mastic Tree
Botanical family Anacardiaceae
Plant part used Leafy twigs
Extraction method Steam distillation
Plant origin Corsica, France
Main molecules Monoterpenes: α-pinene, beta-myrcene, sabinene, limonene
Allergens Limonene, linalool, benzyl benzoate
Container 5-ml amber glass bottle with dropper cap