Carob
Also known as: Locust Bean Gum; St. John’s Bread
Description
Carob is a dome-shaped evergreen tree with dark-green compound leaves widely grown in the Mediterranean.
Botanical Name
Ceratonia siliqua
Part Used
Powder produced by grinding the de-seeded fruit pod.
Health Benefits of Carob
Digestive System
Carob (15 grams per day) may alleviate Diarrhea (due to the high content of Polyphenols in Carob). [1]
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