Traditionally Cultivated in Chios • Raw Resin Tears
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Pack Size: Choose 25 g or 50 g (50 g supplied as two individually packed 25 g pouches)
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Origin: Chios, Greece
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Botanical Name: Pistacia lentiscus L.
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Product Form: Raw natural resin tears
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Grade: Small Tears No. 5
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Aroma: Pine-balsamic and resinous, with bright citrus, sweet sap, cedar-like wood and clean herbal undertones
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Cultivation: Traditionally cultivated in southern Chios
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Harvest & Preparation: Hand-collected, washed, cleaned and graded
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Primary Use: Aromatic incense resin
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Contents: 100% pure mastic resin
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About Chios Mastic Gum Resin

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Chios Mastic Gum Resin is the naturally aromatic resin of Pistacia lentiscus, traditionally cultivated in the mastic-growing villages of southern Chios, Greece.
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During the summer harvest season, growers carefully prepare the ground beneath the trees before making a series of shallow incisions in the trunk and larger branches. Clear droplets of resin slowly emerge, naturally harden into distinctive tears and are then carefully gathered, washed, cleaned and graded.
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Sacred Plants Australia supplies genuine Chios mastic in Small Tears No. 5 grade, selected for its naturally small, irregular resin tears and distinctive aromatic character.
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Chios mastic has Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status within the European Union, recognising its geographical origin and the traditional production associated with genuine mastic from Chios.

Chios Mastic Gum Resin | Pistacia lentiscus

Name: Chios Mastic Gum Resin | Pistacia lentiscus
Brand: Sacred Plants Australia
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The fragrance is one of the most distinctive qualities of genuine Chios mastic.
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When gently warmed, the resin opens with a fresh pine-balsamic and resinous character, followed by bright citrus notes and a subtle sweetness reminiscent of fresh tree sap.
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As the aroma develops, cedar-like woody notes and clean herbal undertones become more apparent, creating a fragrance that is fresh, resinous, lightly sweet and remarkably layered.
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Rather than producing one heavy or dominant scent, Chios mastic reveals different aromatic notes as it warms, making it particularly rewarding for those who appreciate the natural complexity of fine incense resins.
Small Tears No. 5 is a small-tear grade of natural mastic resin, with individual pieces typically around 3–5 mm and a naturally rounded, irregular form.
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The tears range from semi-translucent off-white to pale amber, with natural differences in shape, clarity, colour and surface texture.
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These variations are characteristic of genuine raw resin and will naturally differ between individual tears and harvest batches.
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Mastic resin also responds naturally to temperature. Warmer conditions may soften the tears or cause slight clumping, while cool, dry storage helps preserve their firmer texture and characteristic appearance.
Chios mastic has a long cultural history across Chios, the Eastern Mediterranean and neighbouring regions.
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Over generations, the resin has been valued as a culinary aromatic, natural chewing gum, perfumery material and incense, reflecting the unusual versatility of this distinctive botanical resin.
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For Sacred Plants Australia, this product is presented primarily as an aromatic incense resin, where gentle warming allows its complex natural fragrance to unfold.
Incense Use: Place a small amount of Chios Mastic Gum Resin on established incense charcoal or in a purpose-designed resin burner positioned on a stable, heatproof surface.
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Begin with a small amount and allow the resin to warm gradually. Gentle heating gives the pine-balsamic, citrus, sweet woody and herbal characteristics time to emerge without overwhelming the finer notes of the fragrance.
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Additional resin can be added gradually according to the strength of aroma desired.
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Safety: Use in a well-ventilated area. Never leave burning charcoal or heated resin unattended. Keep away from children, pets and flammable materials and allow the burner and charcoal to cool completely before handling.
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Storage: Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct light. Natural mastic resin may soften or clump in warmer conditions, while cooler storage helps the tears remain firmer.
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Pack Sizes: 25 g is supplied as one resealable pouch. 50 g is supplied as two individually packed 25 g pouches.
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Packed in Australia by Sacred Plants Australia.