Common pistachios are not the only species that is an important food source. In some parts of Europe, the seeds of terebinth trees are used to make special flour. Other cultures consume the shoots of the plant or use the seeds to flavor alcoholic drinks.

What are the benefits of terebinth?

Generally, terebinth fruits are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases including cough, eczema, asthma, diarrhoea, ulcers and arthritis (Bonsignore et al. 1998). They are also, used in cookies, additives for bread making and preparation of various foods such as cooking oil.

What is the terebinth tree used for?

The plant is rich in tannins and resinous substances and was used for its aromatic and medicinal properties in classical Greece. A mild sweet scented gum can be produced from the bark, and galls often found on the plant are used for tanning leather.