Evaluation of Phytochemical and Antistress Activity of Averrhoa carambola L.

Abstract

In India, the medicinal plant Averrhoa carambola L. has been utilised for centuries to cure a wide range of illnesses and problems. The goal of the current study was to assess the ethanolic seed extract of Averrhoa carambola L. (EEAC) for its phytochemical and anti-stress properties Flavonoids were identified as the main phytoconstituents by EEAC. Studies on acute toxicity were conducted on albino mice. At a level of 2000 mg/kg body weight, the ethanolic extract did not have a deadly effect, and no abnormalities or deaths were seen for a 14-day period. The EEAC effect and the gold standard Ashwagandha were evaluated. The anti-stress potential of this plant was examined using swimming endurance tests, anoxic stress tolerance tests and immobilisation stress models. The findings show that 100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg, and 400 mg/kg dosages of an ethanolic extract of Averrhoa carambola L. seed significantly reduced stress levels. Based on the findings, it was determined that Averrhoa carambola L. has strong anti-stress properties.