Mastic: 1 definition
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Mastic means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Mastic in English is the name of a plant defined with Pistacia lentiscus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1978)
· Species Plantarum
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mastic tree, Masticogna laticifera.
Ends with: American mastic, Bombay mastic, East indian mastic, Mount atlas mastic.
Full-text: Mount atlas mastic, American mastic, East indian mastic, Peruvian mastic tree, Bombay mastic, Mastic tree, Mastaki, Punai-kankunkiliyam, Irumimalaittaki.
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