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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Star Fruit<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Star Fruit<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Star Fruit<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Star Fruit?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Star Fruit (Kamrakh)<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Star Fruit<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nStar fruit is scientifically known as Averrhoa carambola<\/em>. It belongs to the family Oxalidaceae<\/em>. It has many different species, namely, A.\u00a0dolichocarpa<\/em>, A.microphylla, A.leucopetala, A.bilimbi and A. carambola. <\/em>However,<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>A. carambola<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is\u00a0<\/em>most cultivated and exported species native to southeast Asia1<\/a><\/sup>. Star fruits are juicy, crunchy and a mixture of slightly sweet and sour tastes. They are usually green when small and unripe and turn yellow when ripen. The name \u2018star fruit\u2019 was coined because of the longitudinally stretched ridges of oval-shaped carambola fruit that give the appearance of a star when cut cross-sectionally 2<\/a>,4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Star fruit contains various nutrients such as vitamins (B1, B2 and C), minerals, and bioactive compounds. It is a good source of fibre and contains cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin. Star fruit may help with various diseases related to the brain, heart and stomach 1<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Star fruit contains various nutrients such as vitamins (B1, B2 and C), minerals, and bioactive compounds. It is a good source of fibre and contains cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin. Star fruit helps manage various diseases related to the brain, heart and stomach 1<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Star Fruit<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Star fruit has a very high amount of nutrients.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Water:<\/strong> 92.6 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy:<\/strong> 35.7 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 0.38 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat:<\/strong> 0.8 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrate:<\/strong> 9.38 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre (total dietary):<\/strong> 0.8 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Calcium:<\/strong> 3 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 0.32-0.45 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 167-168 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 3.8 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 11.85-12.05 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 25.8 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Oxalic acid:<\/strong> 9.6 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Star Fruit<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The potential properties of star fruit are given as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may be an anti-diabetic (reduces the level of glucose in the blood)1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might act as an anti-hyperlipidaemic (lowers plasma cholesterol levels)2<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be act be a potential anti-inflammatory agent 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an anti-microbial (reduces the growth of micro-organisms)1<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help as anti-cancer agent (prevents the growth of cancer cells)1<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an anti-oxidant 1<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help with blood pressure-lowering 3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be have an anti-ulcer (decreases the formation of ulcers) potential 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help with Immunity boosting 4<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be a diuretic (promotes urine formation)5<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an anti-diarrhoeal (helps to manage diarrhoea)5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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The scientific name of \u2018Star fruit\u2019 is Averrhoa carambola. The word carambola is a derivation of the Sanskrit word karmaranga which means \u201cfood appetizer\u201d. Also, in Malayalam, it is known as a carambola.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Star Fruit<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The potential of star fruit for various health-related issues might be described as follows.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential uses of star fruit for Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Star fruit contains insoluble fibre that may help decrease the absorption of carbohydrates in the body. The crude extract of star fruit might also significantly lower blood glucose levels and triglycerides levels and increases insulin levels in the blood. These findings indicate that it may help in the potential management for diabetes 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Potential uses of star fruit as an Antioxidant<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3><\/div>