Gum Mastic
From London's Ghost Acres
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Description
Gum Mastich
A Compendium of Domestic Medicine, 1865
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Used to fill cavities in decayed teeth, although Savory indicates that its main function is in the making of varnishes. A compound tincture of matich can be used to make a mouth wash. Savory notes that it is commonly used by Turkish and Arminian women as a “masticatory for cleaning teeth, emulging the salivary glands, and imparting an agreeable odor to the teeth.” (97/76)
Remedies Containing or to be used with Gum Mastich
- Gum Mastiche (97/76): see description
Diseases Treated with Gum Mastich
General Diseases
- Toothache (278/257): gum mastich is included in a lotion that is to be applied to a hollow or decayed tooth that is causing pain.