CARAMBOLA AVERRHOA CARAMBOLA

CARAMBOLA (Averrhoa carambola L.) ++

Activities (Carambola) :
- Abortifacient (f; WO2); Antidote (f; WO2); Antiinflammatory (f; WO2); Antipyretic (f; DEP; SKJ); Emetic (f; WO2); Emmenagogue (f; WO2); Fungicide (f; WO2); Hemostat (f; SKJ); Lactagogue (f; WO2); Parasiticide (f; WO2); Sialagogue (f; SKJ); Vermifuge (f; WO2).

Indications (Carambola) :
- Alactea (f; WO2); Amenorrhea (f; WO2); Angina (f; WO2); Aphtha (f; WO2); Bleeding (f; SKJ); Chickenpox (f; WO2); Colic (f; WO2); Diarrhea (f; PH2); Dysentery (f; WO2); Fever (f; DEP; PH2; SKJ); Fungus (f; WO2); Headache (f; WO2); Hemorrhoid (f; PH2); Hepatosis (f; PH2; WO2); Infection (f; WO2); Inflammation (f; WO2); Malaria (f; PH2); Mycosis (f; WO2); Pain (f; PH2); Parasite (f; WO2); Ringworm (f; WO2); Scabies (f; PH2); Stress (f; SKJ); Thirst (f; PH2); Vomiting (f; PH2); Worm (f; WO2); Wound (f; DAA); Xerostoma (f; DAA).

Dosages (Carambola) :
- Fruits food farmacy (JAD). But see below.

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Carambola) :
- Not covered (AHP). High
oxalate content of fruits, comparable to rhubarb, might be risky for oxalate-sensitive individuals. No evidence of health risks from consuming preserves in moderation (PH2). Seeds possibly
emmenagogue, emetic.