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carambola

Small evergreen tree of Southeast Asia. The fruits, called star fruit, are yellowish, about 12 cm/4 in long, with a five-pointed star-shaped cross-section. They can be eaten raw, cooked, or pickled, and are juicily acidic. The juice is also used to remove stains from hands and clothes. (Averrhoa carambola, family Averrhoaceae.)
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Abstract This work aims to describe some electrophysiological changes promoted by the aqueous extract (AEx) from Averrhoa carambola leaves in guinea pig heart.
Electrophysiological effects of the aqueous extract of Averrhoa ... by Vasconcelos, C.M.L.; Araujo, M.S.; Conde-Garcia, E.A. / Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology
 
 
 
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