Review on star fruit

Abstract

The Oxalidaceae family's adaptable, Averrhoa carambola, commonly referred to as "kamrakh," is a drought-resistant evergreen tree that is becoming more and more well-liked because of potential medical benefits. Traditional folk medicine has made use of several tree parts. Averrhoa carambola is also a good source of copper, folate, pantothenic acid, and potassium. The star fruit's ascorbic acid content is thought to be the cause of its tart or sweet flavor.

For every 100 milliliters of juice, a sweet fruit contains around 10.40 milligrams of ascorbic acid. The ascorbic acid lever for a sour fruit is roughly 15.4 mg/100 mL of juice.

 Understanding a plant's biology, chemistry, and other elements in-depth is necessary before utilizing it for medical purposes. This publication discusses the taxonomy, botanical description, distribution, and ecological requirements of the plant. A summary of the plant's potential for a range of pharmacological activities has been provided. This study provides a review of the numerous commercial and medicinal applications, as well as the biology and chemistry involved.