Miscellanea
Apart from its medicinal properties and cosmetic and culinary uses, mastic gum is also used in the production of high grade varnish.
The Mastic tree has been introduced into Mexico as an ornamental plant, where it is very prized and fully naturalized. The trees are grown mainly in suburban areas in semi-arid zones and remain undamaged, although the regime of summer rainfall is contrary to its original Mediterranean climate.
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