Magnificent Mango

Mango belongs to the family "Anacardiaceae". It has the scientific name "Magnifera Indica" and is widely found in India and south East Asia. Mango trees have deep roots and reach the height of 40 ft - 120 ft. Young mango leaves are copper in color and matured ones have deep green color. The flowers of mango tree are mostly male which supply pollens and few are bisexual which help in formation of fruits.

Bark, leaves, flowers, seed, raw and ripe fruits of mango have myriad medicinal uses. Texts of ayurveda mention various herbal preparations using different parts of mango tree. These preparations are used to normalize a variety of health conditions.

The Mango Bark, flower, leaves, and seed kennel are astringent and cause dryness of body tissues. Ripe mango fruit is sweet to taste and increases sliminess and mucous secretion. Raw Mango is sour in taste and vitiates all three doshas.

Ripe mango normalizes vata and pitta. It helps to relieve constipation and normalize digestion. Consumption of ripe mango increases hemoglobin in blood and is very useful in treating anaemia. Ayurvedic texts eulogize the uses of ripe mango as an aphrodisiac. It is known to rejuvenate male reproductive system and increase quality and quantity of semen. It also increases sexual energy (as it nourishes rakta dhatu) and stamina. Thus it helps in erectile dysfunction and low libido. Ripe mango strengthens the body, increases body bulk and increases glow of skin

Bark, flower, leaves and seed kennel are used to prevent bleeding and to heal chronic wounds. These also help in controlling diarrhea and dysentery. The seed kennel helps to eliminate intestinal parasites and to control dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Seed kennel and tender leaves are useful in urinary tract infections. Bark and seed kennel are used in herbal preparations to reduce inflammation of uterus. Mango leaves reduce vomiting sensation.

Nutritional facts of mango

Texts of Ayurveda commend its nutritional and medicinal value. The following are nutritional facts of mango

Mango is rich in carbohydrates.Therefore helps to gain weight and energy. Ayurveda acharyas have indicated that mangoes cause "Brimhanatwa" (increase in weight) and increase "Bala" (strength).

Persons who suffer from anemia are benefited by this fruit as it contains iron. Hence its use is indicated in "Pandu" (anemia) in ayurveda.

High fibers in mango fruit help to relieve constipation. This property helps to normalize doshas and help to expel body toxins.

This fruit is a good source of a variety of minerals and vitamins which help to increase sexual energy. Hence ayurveda acharyas call this fruit as "Vrishya". This means the one which help in erectile dysfunction, to increase quality and quantity of semen and act as aphrodisiac.

Natural vitamins of mango (Vit A, Vit C) help to relieve clogged pores of skin and increase fairness and its glow. Hence this fruit is known for its property of "Varnya" in ayurveda.

Different parts of mango tree are known to help in following conditions

Bacterial Infections

Clogged Pores

Constipation

Diarrhea

Dysentery

Eye disorder

Fever -

Hair Loss

Heat Stroke

Leucorrhea

Liver Disorders

Menstrual Disorders

Morning Sickness

Piles

Prickly Heat

Respiratory Problems

Scurvy

Sinusitis

Spleen Enlargement

Vaginitis

This article is copyrighted. The author Dr.SavithaSuri is an Ayurvedic Physician and chief ayurvedic consultant at ayurhelp.com. Read Complete article at Magnificent mango