Carob properties and benefits: diarrhea, cholesterol ...

Carob (Ceratonia siliqua, Césalpinée - Fruit of the carob tree with large fruits) was formerly used for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, in particular diarrhea. A study to demonstrate carob (including carob bean juice) could reduce the duration of diarrhea in children (study sample: 80 children aged 4 months to 4 years) compared to a rehydration solution alone.

The first uses of the carob tree for its medicinal virtues date back to antiquity. This tree native to Syria, now widely spread in the Mediterranean regions, is popular with many civilizations. In ancient Egypt, its pods are mixed with other ingredients such as honey, oat porridge and wax to treat diarrhea and other ailments such as eye infection, visual disturbances and infestation By intestinal parasites. In Morocco, the Berbers consume the fruit of the carob tree in drink to relieve digestive ailments. In some countries, locust bean flour is used in infant feeding to replace wheat flour in powdered milk, for its less allergenic side and high nutrient content.