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soundofthemusic1 · 04-23-2011, 01:54 PM

Hello to everyone again,

This is a late response to health concerns raised in this thread about star fruits. After more web surfings, I am comfortable with saying this: For a healthy person with no kidney malfunction symptoms, eating star fruits is always salubrious.

Here is the article by Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs (both Ph.D.s and nutritionists) that convinces me at Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features - Health Options

And to be brief:

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Star fruit is a decorative and refreshing treat and, for most of us, a healthy delicacy. But for some people with impaired kidney function, the star fruit (also known as carambola) can be deadly.

On the positive side, star fruit lovers with normal kidneys should be able to continue enjoying the delectable treat without concern.

I also find some health benefits of star fruits posted at another web site Star Fruit Health Benefits:

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Health Benefits of Star Fruit
- Star fruit may lower cholesterol levels and add bulk and moisture to feces.

- A decoction of leaves and roots (prepared separately or in combination) can help cure headaches, ringworm, and chickenpox.

- The fruit is known to cure hangovers and prickly heat. You can also use the pickled fruit for hangover just take one piece of the pickled fruit, steam in water and serve.

- The fruit has also been used to treat sore eyes.

- The star fruit is given to nursing mothers as it is commonly believed to stimulate the flow of milk.

Maybe another member in bananas.org, who grows star fruit trees, or a moderator, who is experienced with this topic, can shed some light into this. I merely hope that members who have started growing star fruit trees or seedlings don't get discouraged. There are tons of food kidney patients cannot eat, not just star fruits.