AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF THE PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHYTO- PHARMACOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF Averrhoa carambola Linn

Since ancient times, natural plants have been a key source of pharmaceuticals.The therapeutic elements found in plants are crucial in the management of a wide range of illnesses.They provided a plentiful supply of the active phytochemical components needed to produce a range of biological activities.One of the valuable therapeutic plants belonging to the Oxalidaceae family is the star fruit, scientifically known as Averrhoa carambola.The phytochemical elements such as tannins, alkaloids, glycosides, phenols, terpenoids, saponins, carambolasides, emodols and coumarin with additional compounds discovered in abundance in the plant's parts through extraction and isolation that are primarily responsible for producing a range of biological activities like antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-tumor, hypotensive properties and so on.The herb is commonly used in traditional medicine to treat a range of illnesses such as bleeding hemorrhoids, malaria, indigestion etc.Therefore, the primary goal of this review is to highlight the customary uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology of the plant Averrhoa carambola.Further investigation is required to explore the plant's medicinal capabilities specifically at the cellular and molecular levels creating new methods for extractions.Conducting pharmacological screening and running clinical trials are crucial in order to maximize the therapeutic benefits of Averrhoa carambola.A detailed examination of the medicinal properties of Averrhoa carambola sets the stage for future studies that could result in the creation of innovative treatments for different illnesses.