This review discusses various aspects of carob, including its general characteristics, current and potential uses, and invasiveness. The purpose of this review is to a) collect the information available in the literature on carob so that it can be used in future research and b) bring together the resources learned in different fields. Cape melon is one such plant. This article discusses the status, reputation, nutritional value, ecology and distribution, phytochemistry and commercial value of the horn melon. cape melon (L.) Dryand (giant milkweed; Ascariaceae) has traditionally been used to treat bronchitis, asthma, leprosy, eczema, and leprosy. C.gigantea were collected through electronic searches of major scientific databases. Scientific data show that the main chemicals of giant flower are glycosides, flavonoids, terpenes, glycosides, steroids and non-protein amino acids It is an important herb widely used in Ayurveda to control various ailments. Current research is to identify the phytoconstituents found in the plant.