StarFruit/Kamrakh - Health benefits, application, chemical constituents, side effects and many more

 

StarFruit/Kamrakh


The Star-fruit producing plant (Averrhoa carambola L.) is a species of woody plant in the family Oxalidaceae native to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka; but, cultivated in many parts of the world. Star-fruits are popular tropical fruits and used commonly in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM) in India, China, and Brazil. The entire fruit is edible, including the slightly waxy skin. The flesh is crunchy, firm, and extremely juicy. It does not contain fibers and has a texture similar in consistency to that of grapes.

It shows antioxidant (mediated via L-ascorbic acid, epicatechin, and gallic acid), hypoglycemic (mediated via high fiber levels and 2-dodecyl-6-methoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione), hypotensive (mediated via apigenin), hypocholesterolemic (mediated via micronized fiber), anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, antitumor effects, and immune-boosting effects. 

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It is also called as Karmarang, Kamarang, Kamrakh in Hindi  and  Star fr..........................read more





Vitamins and Minerals content

  • Vitamins : A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C, E, Choline
  • Minerals : Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, potassium, Sodium, Zinc
  • This fruit contains high amount of oxalate, which is hazardous for uremic patients, and caramboxin (CBX), which is neurotoxic. 
  • Star-fruits are also a rich source of natural antioxidants such as L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and Gallic acid, which aid in scavenging reactive oxidative species
  • Studies suggest that the extracts of Star-fruit plant leaves, fruits and roots contains saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids and tannins
  • plant leaves, fruits, and roots showed a predominant content of saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and pyrogallic stero..........................read more



Properties 

Rasa(Taste) – Madhura(sweet), Amla(Sour)

Guna(Qualities) – Laghu(Light to digest)

Taste conversation after digestion – Madhura (Sweet)  

Veerya(Potency) – Sheetala(Coolant)

Grahi – absorbent 

Effect on Tridosha – Balances Kapha and Vata Dosha

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Consumption 

The fruit is consumed as whole or In the fruit juice format.



Uses Remedies Benefits and Application

1) Star fruit possesses Vitamin C in abundance and thus it eases the process of absorption of Iron, which is good for Anemia.


2) Star-fruit contains approximately 60% of cellulose, 27% of hemicelluloses and 13% of pectin. It indicates that star-fruit is indeed rich in insoluble fibres fractions. The insoluble fibres have the ability to retain water more than cellulose; thus called as ‘water insoluble fibre. These water in soluble fibre leads to smooth movement of the bowels and has the capability of lowering blood glucose by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrate in our body.


3) Approximately 5 gram of fruit pulp is mixed with 1-2 gram of pepper powder. This is wrapped in a thin cloth and kept over the middle of the scalp. If necessary this is tied properly, left there for 20 – 30 minutes.

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4) Shade dried star fruits are powdered. For 5 grams of this powder, a teaspoon of ginger juice is added and consumed. This relieves sore throat, tonsillitis as well as chronic cough.


5) A fist full of fresh flowers are collected and chutney is made (by adding little coconut powder).This relieves anorexia and indigestion conditions.

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6) The juice from carambolas is also used in iced drinks.


7) Ripe carambolas may also be used in cooking. In Southeast Asia, they are usually stewed in cloves and sugar, sometimes with apples. In China, they are cooked with fish. In Australia, they may be cooked as a vegetable, pickled, or made into jams. In Jamaica they are sometimes dried.

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8) The fruits slices dried under sunshine. These dried fruits are made into decoction and by adding little jaggery or mishri candy thin syrup is made. This is taken in the dose of 10-15 ml twice a day. In cases of indigestion, loss of appetite, distension of abdomen etc this very effective. 

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9) Crushed leaves are applied externally in the treatment of ringworm.


10) The fresh fruit juice or pulp is taken and mixed with a pinch of salt and half spoon of ghee. This is applied to the middle of the scalp, especially during night time, 30 minutes before going to bed. Bilious headache and insomnia are getting relieved by this simple recipe.

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11) In Chinese Materia Medica, it is used to quench thirst and to increase the secretion of saliva. In Ayurveda, the ripe fruit is considered as digestive, tonic and causes biliousness.


12) Star fruits are rich in natural antioxidants such as vitamin C, Ξ²‐carotene, and gallic acid. Furthermore, it is a good source of magnesium, iron, zinc, manga..........................read more



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