Mastic Tree
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Mastic tree. Pistacia lentiscus also lentisk. Mastixa mastikha is a dioecious evergreen shrub or small tree of the pistacia genus growing up to 4 m 13. An evergreen shrub or small tree pistacia lentiscus native to the mediterranean. 1745 richard pococke a description of the east and some other.
Mastic is a natural resin that comes from an evergreen small tree large shrub which is cultivated successfully in the island of chios in the. Mastiha is the natural and rare tree resin of the pistacia lentiscus var chia tree. Scientific research has shown that this resin has anti oxidant. Should i use mastic or thinset for ceramic tile installation.
We offer an in depth review of the proper use and application of ceramic tile adhesives. Mastika is a liqueur seasoned with mastic a resin with a slightly pine or cedar like flavor gathered from the mastic tree a small evergreen tree native to the. Recent examples on the web. The mastic imbues a nice piney flavor that pairs well with elements of rose and orange blossom waters.
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