The origin of Starfruit

Carambola is a fruit with a unique shape, when cut it will be shaped like a star. In English this fruit called Star Fruit because its shape resembles a star. Meanwhile, the Latin name for the star fruit is Averrhoa Carambola. This fruit comes from India. And now grown and spread to Asia such as Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia Filifina. Distribution of this vast star fruit because fruit is easy to grow in a place with a height of 0-500 meters above sea level with high rainfall and sufficient sunlight. While in Indonesia, the central star fruit cultivation is in the area of ​​Demak. Star fruit is able to bloom throughout the year. Has the form of small flowers and gather.
In terms of Pharmacological, sweet star fruit is antipyretic and expectorant, so it can be used to treat a cough in children. Flesh contains a lot of vitamin C, which has benefits as anti-inflammatory, analgesic and diuretic, so good for the fever, cough, mouth ulcers, sore throat, to diabetes and cholesterol problems.
The content of Vitamin C is high is also good for cancer patients consumed. While the leaves can be used to treat stomach ulcers, dermatitis and ulcers. Oxalic acid content in star fruit dangerous for people with kidney disease, so it should be avoided to consume this fruit for people with the disease.
Source:Book Vegetables, fruit Healthy Ainul Kusumo Romli work. Pioneers media