Averrhoa Carambola L. from Oxalidaceae is mentioned in our Ayurvedic text Bhavaprakasha Nighantu [ 16th century A.D. ].
Sanskrit - कर्मरंगा, विशाल, बृहदम्ल, रुजाकर. Kannada - ಧಾರೆಹುಳಿ [ Dhaarepuli or Dhaarehuli ]. It is cultivated for their fruits. Fl: May - August. Ripe fruits are used for the preparation of Jams and unripe fruits for pickles. Medicinal properties: Ripe Fruits acts as Blood Purifier. The Juice [ Sharbath ] prepared out of fruits is beneficial in Fever, Bleeding Disorders and Thirst. Regards Dr K Brijesh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en.
