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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Starfruit (kamrakh) Karmaranga

Also known as: kamrakh

Starfruit (kamrakh) is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sour, sweet taste and heating potency.

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Starfruit (kamrakh) — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

Starfruit (kamrakh) — Rasa: Sour, Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sour · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sour, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sour
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Liquid
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Sharad, Hemanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Starfruit (kamrakh) is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sour, sweet taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Ripe golden fruit with salt at midday; anyone with kidney impairment must avoid it entirely.

Classical Provenance: regional practice (karmaranga); modern renal safety literature.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • slices with black salt and chili
  • in tangy chutneys

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kidney disease (strict — caramboxin/oxalate toxicity, modern evidence)
  • Contraindication: acidity in excess

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Starfruit (kamrakh)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup pieces (150g):

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