
Bioactive components mastic gum contains many beneficial bioactive compounds the main ones are triterpenic acids (such as isomasticadienolic acid) and triterpenesthese compounds are natural antibiotics and strong anti-inflammatories [] it also contains a large percentage of aromatic terpenoids: alpha-pinene (40%) as well as beta-pinene, beta-myrcene, limonene, and beta-caryophyllene. Acid reflux...