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Averrhoa carambola
Star fruit leaves and roots used in Vietnamese medicine for headache, fever, chickenpox, and rheumatism.
Averrhoa carambola (star fruit) leaves and roots are used in Vietnamese traditional medicine for headache, fever, chickenpox, and rheumatism. Modern research indicates antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities, attributed to flavonoids, saponins, and vitamin C. However, the high oxalic acid content poses a risk of nephrotoxicity, especially in individuals with kidney disease.
The antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects are likely mediated through inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. Flavonoids and saponins exhibit antioxidant activity by scavenging free radicals and upregulating endogenous antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase and catalase. Oxalic acid may contribute to nephrotoxicity by forming calcium oxalate crystals in renal tubules, leading to oxidative stress and tubular damage.
Star fruit leaves and roots used in Vietnamese medicine for headache, fever, chickenpox, and rheumatism.
Averrhoa carambola (star fruit) leaves and roots are used in Vietnamese traditional medicine for headache, fever, chickenpox, and rheumatism. Modern research indicates antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities, attributed to flavonoids, saponins, and vitamin C. However, the high oxalic acid content poses a risk of nephrotoxicity, especially in individuals with kidney disease.
The antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects are likely mediated through inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. Flavonoids and saponins exhibit antioxidant activity by scavenging free radicals and upregulating endogenous antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase and catalase. Oxalic acid may contribute to nephrotoxicity by forming calcium oxalate crystals in renal tubules, leading to oxidative stress and tubular damage.