Khobiza vs Pinon Pine

North African mallow species used as a traditional food and medicine across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia; demulcent properties for digestive and respiratory use.

Southwestern North American pine used by Pueblo and Navajo peoples for respiratory conditions, skin, and as a food source; resin has antimicrobial properties.

mucilage, malvin, tannins, flavonoids, anthocyanins

alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, limonene, abietic acid, pinosylvin

Digestive soothing, Respiratory irritation, Wound healing, Nutritive food

Respiratory infections, Wound healing, Skin conditions, Nutritive food

Demulcent effects, Anti-inflammatory activity, Emollient properties, Wound soothing

Antimicrobial activity, Expectorant properties, Wound healing support, Anti-inflammatory effects

Herb or flower tea: 2-3 cups daily; leaves as cooked vegetable

Resin topically; pine needle tea 1-2 cups daily; pine nuts as food

None known at food doses

Pine nut allergy, Pregnancy large resin doses

Minimal side effects

Allergic reaction in pine nut allergy, Skin irritation from resin