Mastic Resin vs Citrus Peel TCM

Aromatic resin from the island of Chios, Greece used since ancient Greek times for digestive complaints, oral hygiene, and peptic ulcers. Clinical evidence for H. pylori eradication.

The aged dried peel of tangerine, a fundamental TCM herb for regulating Qi, drying dampness, and transforming phlegm. Aged peels (over 10 years) are most prized and most expensive.

alpha-pinene, verbenone, mastic polymer, triterpenoids

hesperidin, tangeretin, nobiletin, d-limonene

Treat digestive complaints, Peptic ulcer and gastritis treatment, Oral hygiene chewing gum, Ancient Greek medicine staple

Regulate qi and relieve stagnation, Dry dampness and transform phlegm, Treat digestive distension, Harmonize middle burner formulas

H. pylori eradication, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Wound healing

Carminative, Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

1g mastic gum daily or 350mg standardized extract 3x daily

3-9g dried aged peel decoction or 300-500mg extract daily

No significant contraindications

Qi deficiency without stagnation, Dry cough without phlegm

GI upset in excess, Rare allergic reactions

GI upset, Dryness if overused