Alopecurus vs Carob Pod

European meadow grass historically used in folk veterinary and occasionally human medicine for digestive.

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.

silica, flavonoids, minerals, polysaccharides

tannins, gallic acid, proanthocyanidins, natural sugars

European folk digestive, veterinary herb, meadow food plant

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

mild digestive tonic, nutritive

Antidiarrheal, Prebiotic, Antioxidant, Nutritive

2-3g dried grass as tea

15-20g carob powder or freely as food substitute

grass pollen allergy

Diabetes (natural sugar content)

allergic reactions

Constipation with excess in some