Inspired by Lag B'Omer: 11 Facts About Carobs
For 13 complete years, while staying in a cave near Peki'in, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai was nourished by a carob tree that miraculously grew near the cave. So what is the secret of the carob's charm? Here are some facts you might not know.
- שירה דאבוש (כהן)
- פורסם ט"ז אייר התשע"ו
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1. Although the carob tree is very common in Israel, it is rarely used in the medical industry.
2. While the carob is not visually striking, its fruits are relatively sweet and tasty.
3. Carob fruits are rich in nutrients that are beneficial for healing all body systems, including the digestive system (although their hardness can cause concerns about constipation and other unwanted issues).
4. In the health food industry, carob is popular as syrup, powder, infusions, ointments, and various health sweets.
5. Its medicinal uses are numerous and varied, from tissue healing to fighting inflammation and chronic cough.
6. Many studies have proven that carob is very useful in treating anxiety and depression.
Medical Benefits
7. An ointment made purely from carob is particularly beneficial for external tissue injuries and various inflammations.
8. Carob syrup (yes, it exists) is especially useful for alleviating teething pain in toddlers.
9. Consuming carob as an infusion or powder significantly reduces the pain of chronic urinary tract infections.
10. Vegan therapists frequently use carob for mental exhaustion, depression, anxiety, and sadness.
11. The components found in carob seeds are particularly beneficial for protecting against stomach ulcers and inflammation in the esophagus and small intestine.
