Abstract

AVERRHOA CARAMBOLA: AN OVERVIEW

Sapna Shrikumar*, Akshaya Unni K. C., Sreelakshmi K. P. and Drisya M. K.

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Abstract

The fruits and leaves of Averrhoa carambola Linn belong to family Oxalidaceae is widely used for diabetics and used for gentle debility in ayurvedha. It contains rich source of phytoconstituents having anti hyperlipidaemic and antioxidants such as flavonoids, amino acids, gallo tannins and polyphenols. The fruits of the plant are edible. Both fruits and leaves are used in folk medicine as a appetite stimulant, diuretic, antidiarrheal, febrifugal agent and treatment eczemas The decoction of leaves is used in treating hypoglycaemia, hypocholesterolaemia antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory issues. In these studies, we have given a report of its uses pharmacognosy and its future aspects.

Keywords: Averrhoa carambola Linn, Taxonomy, Medicinal uses.