--- title: "Terebinth Berry: Benefits, Uses & Side Effects | Herbadex" description: "The roasted fruit of terebinth, a wild pistachio. Its \"coffee\" is loved in South-East Anatolia; respiratory uses are traditional only." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/herb/terebinth-berry/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- [Syrup & Paste](https://herbadex.com/en/form/syrup-paste/) # Terebinth Berry Pistacia terebinthus T Traditional use The roasted fruit of terebinth, a wild pistachio. Its "coffee" is loved in South-East Anatolia; respiratory uses are traditional only. [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) Image: Herbadex Botanik Stüdyosu · Özel Üretim Pregnancy **Generally safe** Breastfeeding **Generally safe** Children **Generally safe** Drug interactions **No recorded interactions** ## At a glance Terebinth (Pistacia terebinthus) is a wild pistachio tree of south-eastern and Mediterranean Turkey. Its roasted fruit is ground and cooked with milk to make caffeine-free "menengiç coffee". Folk use includes cough and respiratory complaints. Its phenolics show antioxidant effects in the lab; there are no clinical studies. **Parts used:** fruits **Key constituents:** Unsaturated Fatty Acids, Phenolics, Tocopherols Updated: October 15, 2026 ℹ Compiled from standard pharmacognosy references and clinical literature summaries where no formal EMA monograph exists. ## What is it used for? - C Laboratory / animal evidence Contains unsaturated fatty acids and phenolics; antioxidant effects have been shown in the lab. \[1\] - T Traditional use Traditionally used for cough and respiratory complaints. \[1\] ## How is it used? ### Food Terebinth coffee: heat 1–2 dessertspoons of terebinth paste with a cup of milk. **Amount:** 1–2 cups daily \[1\] ## Safety & interactions - Cross-allergy is possible in people allergic to pistachio or cashew. - Ready-made terebinth coffee blends can be high in sugar and fat. \[1\] ### Drug interactions No recorded interactions ### Side effects - Rarely allergy - Stomach upset if overeaten #### ⚕ When to see a doctor - If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops - If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen - If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs ## Did you know? Terebinth trees are also used as rootstock for grafting pistachio trees. \[1\] ## Frequently asked questions Does terebinth coffee contain caffeine? No, it contains no coffee beans and is caffeine-free. Does terebinth help cough? It is used traditionally; there are no clinical studies. Is terebinth the same as bıttım? Yes, bıttım is the South-East Anatolian name for the terebinth tree. ## Sources 1. [Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy (16th Edition)](https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780702029332/trease-and-evans-pharmacognosy) Elsevier Health Sciences · 2009 ### Cite This Page Terebinth Berry (Pistacia terebinthus). 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