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Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) is a tree native to the Mediterranean region and parts of North Africa, including Albania, Algeria, Cyprus, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. Carob (Latin: Ceratonia siliqua) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Carob is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Carob is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Carob is a member native to ALB, ALG, CYP, EAI, FRA, and GRC. Carob thrives in well-draining soils that are light to medium in texture and prefers a pH between 6.5 and 7.
Carob grows best in USDA zone 9-11, 8/10 light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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