Gum Mastic

Imported from

• Turkey Proper
• Egypt
• France
• Philippine Islands
• Bombay and Scinde

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.