Allspice vs Carob Pod

Caribbean tree berry combining flavors of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon, used medicinally in Jamaica.

Mediterranean legume tree whose pods are used as chocolate substitute and medicinally for diarrhea, digestive conditions, and as a nutritive food. Rich in tannins and natural sugars.

eugenol, caryophyllene, methyleugenol, glycosides, tannins

tannins, gallic acid, proanthocyanidins, natural sugars

Jamaican digestive herb, Caribbean culinary medicine, Central American folk remedy

Treat diarrhea and digestive complaints, Nutritive food substitute, Traditional Mediterranean medicine, Children diarrhea treatment

digestive stimulant, antiflatulent, analgesic, antimicrobial

Antidiarrheal, Prebiotic, Antioxidant, Nutritive

1-2g dried berries as tea daily

15-20g carob powder or freely as food substitute

pregnancy in large doses, blood thinners, kidney disease

Diabetes (natural sugar content)

GI irritation, skin sensitization

Constipation with excess in some