How many times have you eaten the tangy star-fruit, raw or roasted, sprinkled with the seasoning of your choice? Star- fruit, Kamarakh or Kamaranga is popularly sold by road side vendors. But, in many studies that are organized around it, they resulted that star fruit is harmful in every possible way. 

From affecting the nerves to kidney, it can badly harm the whole  human body and the effect of poisoning by this fruit many diseases like  hiccups, mental confusion, seizures and sometimes may even lead to death. When we tried to explore more about the harmful effects, we came to know that it can also be toxic for the body as it affects the digestive tract and further leads to complication related to digestion. But, interestingly, this humble looking fruit is healthy too. Yes, it might sound contradictory, as it is a decent source of fibre and vitamin C. Read below to know more about the surprising fruit that has a unique balance of goodness and badness.

Several studies have also found  that eating star fruit may not be well tolerated by some people as it is toxic for the body. It has been found that some substances found in star fruit can affect the brain and lead to neurological problems. This toxic substance has been termed as neurotoxin. People who have normal kidneys can remove  out this toxin, but it damages the kidneys of those who have underlying kidney disease.