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المصطكا

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This entry discusses mastic, a resinous substance derived from the mastic tree. It details its medicinal properties, particularly for digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and oral health, and mentions its use in formulations.

Derived headwords

المصطكاnoun
  1. 1.
    Masticboth

    A resin obtained from the mastic tree, known for its aromatic properties and medicinal uses.

علك روميnoun
  1. 1.
    Roman masticclassical

    A description of mastic, referring to its origin or association with Roman regions.

ممصطكadjective
  1. 1.
    Mixed with masticclassical

    Describing a substance or remedy that has been compounded or mixed with mastic.

دواء ممصطكnoun
  1. 1.
    Mastic medicineclassical

    A medicinal preparation that includes mastic as a key ingredient.

Parallel reading

المصطكا، بالفتح والضم، ويمد في الفتح فقط: علك رومي
Al-mistaka, with fatha and damma, and extended in fatha only: Roman mastic.
أبيضه نافع للمعدة والمقعدة والأمعاء والكبد والسعال المزمن شربا
Its white form is beneficial for the stomach, the posterior, the intestines, the liver, and chronic cough when drunk.
والنكهة واللثة وتفتيق الشهوة وتفتيح السدد
And for breath, gums, stimulating appetite, and opening blockages.
ودواء ممصطك: خلط به
And a medicine mixed with mastic: it is compounded with it.