— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Sloe (Prunus spinosa). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Sloe (Prunus spinosa) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Europe and western Asia, with a range extending from Albania and Algeria to Ukraine and Turkey. Sloe (Latin: Prunus spinosa) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sloe is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Sloe 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.
Sloe is a member native to ALB, ALG, AUT, BAL, BLT, and BLR. The sloe thrives in light to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Sloe grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 7/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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