Averrhoa bilimbi (commonly known as bilimbi, cucumber tree, or tree sorrel[2]) is a fruit-bearing tree of the genus Averrhoa, family Oxalidaceae. It is believed to be originally native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia [citation needed] but has naturalized and is …

Literature survey about this plant shows that A. bilimbi is mainly used as a folk medicine in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and as an antimicrobial agent.

Kamias, a small green fruit with a sour taste, is often used in cooking and has a reputation for its health benefits. Known scientifically as Averrhoa bilimbi, it is native to Southeast Asia and grows well in tropical climates. While it might not be as well-known globally, Kamias is rich in nutrients that contribute to overall health.

Small, fragrant, yellowish-green or purplish flowers marked with dark-purple, are borne in small, hairy panicles emerging directly from the trunk and oldest, thickest branches and some twigs, as do the clusters of curious fruits resembling small cucumbers that grow on strunk and stems.

Aug 31, 2018 · Filipino locals are familiar with the medicinal abilities of the kamias fruit. Alternative medicine practitioners use it to treating an array of ailments, from inflammation to fevers.

Bilimbi tree (Averrhoa bilimbi) is usually found in gardens and backyards. This pant it native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated through the Philippines, India, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Some of its popular names are Kamias, Belimbing, Pickle Fruit, and Cucumber Tree.

Fruit ellipsoid, obovoid or nearly cylindrical, faintly 5-sided, 2-5 in. (5-10 cm) long, capped by a thin, star-shaped calyx at the stem-end and tipped with 5 hair- like floral remnants at the ape x (Fig. 18). Crispy when unripe, the fruit turns from bright green to yellowish-green, ivory or nearly white when ripe (Fig. 19) and falls to the ground.

Bilimbi fruit or Kamias is native to the Philippines, and is considered as one of the most underestimated fruits. It is closely related to the star fruit or balimbing, but not like these 2 fruits, kamias has a sour flavor. This fruit-bearing tree is a good source of vitamins B, C and phosphorus, antioxidants and iron.

- Averrhoa bilimbi (bilimbi, cucumber tree, or tree sorrel) is a fruit-bearing tree of the genus Averrhoa, family Oxilidaceae. It is believed to a native to Maluku Islands of Indonesia but has naturalized and is common throughout Southeast Asia. Kamias is a …

Boil a handful of leaves to 2 glasses of water to produce 1 glass decoction. Infant: Drink 1 drop of decoction 3x a day. Children: 1 tsp. 2x a day. Adults/Adolescent: 1/2 glass 3x a day.