Carob (Rogač / Karoč)
Ceratonia siliqua · Fabaceae
Carob
Caroubier
Ceratonia siliqua
Rogač / Karoč
Fabaceae
Traditionally used
None established. May slow absorption of oral medications if taken simultaneously. Carob pod tea (1 tbsp crushed dried pod / 250 ml, simmer 10 min): diarrhoea, GI cramps. Carob syrup + honey: children's cough. Pod powder as food supplement.
On the Adriatic shore
Čaj od rogača: žlica zdrobljenih suhih mahuna na 250 ml, kuhati 10 min. Za proljev i grčeve. Sirup od rogača s medom: kašalj za djecu.
In three languages
Français — Décoction gousses (1 c. à soupe / 250 ml, 10 min mijotage) : diarrhée, crampes GI. Sirop de caroube + miel : toux enfants.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
Insular Pharmacopoeias (PMC8138454); Dalmatian ethnobotany records; FAO carob data
Kept alongside