— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Carolina buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Carolina buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana) is a shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States and northeastern Mexico. Carolina buckthorn (Latin: Frangula caroliniana) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Carolina buckthorn is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Carolina buckthorn 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.
Carolina buckthorn is a member native to ALA, ARK, FLA, GEO, ILL, and INI. Carolina buckthorn thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil with a pH between 6 and 7.5.
Carolina buckthorn grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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