Salivary responses to chewing mastic resin and parafilm and inhalation of mastic- and α-pinene-derived volatiles in healthy young adults.
Mastic resin from *Pistacia lentiscus* and its volatile components increased salivary flow and pH through chewing and inhalation stimuli in healthy young adults, suggesting potential as a natural salivary stimulant.
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