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'''Averrhoa bilimbi''' is a fruit-bearing tree of the Oxalidaceae. It is a close relative of carambola tree. This tree is belongs to Oxalidaceae family.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Blood pressure}}, {{Uses|Syphilis}}, {{Uses|Itching}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Cough}}.
  
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'''Belambu''' or '''Averrhoa bilimbi''' (commonly known as '''bilimbi, cucumber tree, or tree sorrel''') is a fruit-bearing tree of the genus Averrhoa, family Oxalidaceae. It is a close relative of carambola tree.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Fruits}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
  
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== Description ==
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==Chemical Composition==
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2-Furaldehyde; Ascorbic acid; Butyl-nicotinate; Hexyl-nicotinate; Niacin; Oxalic acid; Palmitic acid; Riboflavin; Thiamine; Vitamin A.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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The '''belambu''' or '''bilimbi''' tree is long-lived, reaches 5-10 m in height. Its trunk is short and quickly divides up into ramifications. Bilimbi leaves, 30-60 cm long, are alternate, imparipirmate and cluster at branch extremities. There are around 11 to 37 alternate or subopposite oblong leaflets. This Carambola relative produces very small pickle-like fruits which are borne directly on the trunk of the tree and also on the branches. The fruits are preceded by small red flowers on the trunk and branches. Its flowers, like its fruits, are found in hairy panicles that directly emerge from the trunk as well as from the oldest, most solid branches. The yellowish or purplish flowers are tiny, fragrant and have 5 petals. The bilimbi fruit's form ranges from ellipsoid to almost cylindrical. Its length is 4-10 cm. The bilimbi is 5-sided, but in a less marked way than the carambola. If unripe, it is bright green and crispy. It turns yellowish as it ripens. The flesh is juicy, green and extremely acidic. The fruit's skin is glossy and very thin. The bilimbi is too acid for eating raw but the green uncooked fruits are prepared as a relish in Suriname. Originated seemingly from the Moluccas, in India, where it is usually found in gardens, the bilimbi has gone wild in the warmest regions of the country.
 
  
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== Medicinal uses ==  
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Belambu|ml=Vilumpi|sa=Belambu|ta=Pulima|te=Gommareku|hi=Bilimbi|en=Bilimbi, Cucumber-Tree}}<ref name="Common names"/>
  
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In Malaysia the leaves of bilimbi are used as a treatment for venereal disease. A leaf decoction is taken as a medicine to relieve rectal inflammation. It seems to be effective against coughs and thrush.It is used in  [[Ayurvedic medicine]]
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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==Common name==
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===Rasa===
  
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* '''English''' - Averrhoa bilimbi
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===Guna===
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* '''Kannada''' - ಬೆಲಂಬು
 
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* '''Hindi''' - Bilimbi
 
  
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== External Links ==
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===Veerya===
  
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Averrhoa_bilimbi Averrhoa bilimbi-Wikipedia]
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===Vipaka===
  
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===Karma===
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===Prabhava===
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Evergreen tree}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Green leaves, alternate arrangement and usually clustered at the branch tips, measuring about 30 - 60 cm long, each leaf has about 11 - 37 ovate to oblong leaflets measuring about 2 - 10 cm long and 1.2 cm wide}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2.5 cm long|Purplish-red flowers|5-Petale|Small purplish-red flowers borne in a pendulous panicle inflorescence, 5-petled and fragrant, each inflorescence has about 60 flowers}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Small|5Inches|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|Oblong, obtuse, tipped with long style base, flat, thin, papery, undulately crimpled, pilose, pale brown.|12-20 Seeds}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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A plant of the humid tropical lowlands, where it can also be found at elevations up to 1,200 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 23 - 30°c, but can tolerate 10 - 36°c<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Woodland primary and secondary forests}}, {{Commonly seen|Along river}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Averrhoa bilimbi fruit by Sugeesh.jpg|Fruit
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File:Averrhoa bilimbi flower.jpg|Flowers
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File:Averrhoa bilimbi flower beegala.jpg|Flowers
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File:Javanese belimbing wuluh.jpg|Fruits
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Image:Averrhoa bilimbi dsc03692.jpg|Whole tree
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Image:Bilimbi.jpg|Stem
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.globinmed.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85062:averrhoa-bilimbi&Itemid=139 Pharmacology]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/703261/details Morphology]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Averrhoa+bilimbi Cultivation Details]</ref>
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<ref name="Common names">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:69</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Bilimbi-Cid3734 Averrhoa bilimbi-uses,benefits,side effects, ]
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* [https://www.fruitsinfo.com/bilimbi-tropical-fruit.php Averrhoa bilimbi on fruits info.com]
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* [https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/8081 Averrhoa bilimbi Averrhoa bilimbi on Invasive Species Compendium]
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* [https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/bilimbi.html Bilimbi on purdue.education]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 10:01, 7 August 2020

Belambu, Averrhoa bilimbi (Bilimbi)

Averrhoa bilimbi is a fruit-bearing tree of the Oxalidaceae. It is a close relative of carambola tree. This tree is belongs to Oxalidaceae family.

Uses

Blood pressure, Syphilis, Itching, Rheumatism, Pimples, Cough.

Parts Used

Fruits, Leaves.

Chemical Composition

2-Furaldehyde; Ascorbic acid; Butyl-nicotinate; Hexyl-nicotinate; Niacin; Oxalic acid; Palmitic acid; Riboflavin; Thiamine; Vitamin A.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Belambu
Hindi Bilimbi
Malayalam Vilumpi
Tamil Pulima
Telugu Gommareku
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Belambu
English Bilimbi, Cucumber-Tree

[2]

Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Evergreen tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate Green leaves, alternate arrangement and usually clustered at the branch tips, measuring about 30 - 60 cm long, each leaf has about 11 - 37 ovate to oblong leaflets measuring about 2 - 10 cm long and 1.2 cm wide

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2.5 cm long Purplish-red flowers 5-Petale Small purplish-red flowers borne in a pendulous panicle inflorescence, 5-petled and fragrant, each inflorescence has about 60 flowers

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Small 5Inches Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown Oblong, obtuse, tipped with long style base, flat, thin, papery, undulately crimpled, pilose, pale brown. 12-20 Seeds {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

A plant of the humid tropical lowlands, where it can also be found at elevations up to 1,200 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 23 - 30°c, but can tolerate 10 - 36°c[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Woodland primary and secondary forests, Along river.

Photo Gallery

  • Fruit

  • Flowers

  • Flowers

  • Fruits

  • Whole tree

  • Stem

References

  1. ↑ Pharmacology
  2. ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:69
  3. ↑ Morphology
  4. ↑ Cultivation Details

External Links

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