: Often eaten raw, used in salads like the Star Fruit Salad with gotu kola , or prepared as pickles. Averrhoa bilimbi (Bilimbi / Kamias)
: Ranges from very sour to delightfully sweet, depending on the variety. averrhoa
: Contains phytochemicals like flavonoids and phenols that help fight oxidative stress. : Often eaten raw, used in salads like
: Traditionally used in infusions to help manage blood sugar levels. : Often eaten raw
Various parts of Averrhoa trees—from fruits to leaves—are utilized in traditional medicine due to their rich nutritional profile, including high levels of Vitamin C, B vitamins, iron, and antioxidants.
: Leaf pastes are traditionally applied topically to treat itches, boils, and skin eruptions.
: Studies suggest that bilimbi may help regulate cholesterol and hypertension .