Pistacia lentiscus - An evergreen shrub from the Pistacia family, grows in most regions of the country. Has a characteristic smell of turpentine. In the month of Av, the resin is extracted from the plant by breaking the ends of the branches, the resin comes out and hardens. It has been used for medicine for at least 3000 years. The use is mainly from the leaves and resin. Properties - bitter, astringent, astringent and astringent. Sources: Mastic is not eaten on Shabbat (Tosefta Shabbat 12 - 8). Medical uses: Stops various bleeding in the body. Effective for excessively abundant menstruation. Strengthens the body. Prevents sweating. For male power. Good for breathing difficulties and colds. Useful for jaundice and flu. Used to eliminate bad breath. Good for stopping diarrhea. Useful for gum inflammation, and for strengthening the gums. Parts used: Leaves, fruits and resin extracted from the tree. Put a few leaves or a little resin in a glass, pour boiling water, wait 5-7 minutes, filter and drink 2 cups a day. Sources - Nissim Krispil - The Medicinal Plants of the Land of Israel Adir Marom's Goddess of Gum Concentrate Instructions for use: Put 7 drops in a little water once a day, gradually increase (start on the first day with 3 drops and increase each day by one drop up to 7 drops per day). Shabbat is a break. Price - 180 NIS per bottle 50 ml approximately 1000 drops. Sources: Nissim Krispil, 'Medicinal Plants of the Land of Israel'. Books of the righteous, books of healers from all over the world.