Originated in Indonesia, it grows well in various soil types in tropical regions like Java, Indonesia, and is widely consumed in Asia. They are a common ingredient in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with antioxidant, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor effects.
They are a common ingredient in Ayurvedic (Traditional Indian Medicine) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat ailments like fever, cough, diarrhea, eczema, and fungal skin infections. The anti-infective effects have been confirmed as it has been proven to strongly inhibit the growth of bacteria E. coli.
In other studies, star fruit has shown hypocholesterolemic and antitumor effects on animal models. In human studies involving elderly patients, those who consumed starfruit every day for a period of time showed increased antioxidant status and higher levels of vitamin C and vitamin A. One of the theories of aging states that the aging process is strongly believed to be related to, or caused by oxidative stress and shows symptoms or diseases of aging, such as chronic diseases that are common in the geriatric population.
Contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and is high in antioxidants like flavonoids and proanthocyanidins, which help combat oxidative stress. It is also a good source of minerals like potassium, magnesium, and manganese, supporting overall health.
Star fruit ingestion has been shown to cause nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity, with the toxic dose not yet defined. This highlights the importance of being aware of how much star fruit should be consumed.
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