The Health Benefits of Green Mango

Author: Teg Singh

Fondly known as the ‘king of fruits’, mangoes are known for their captivating sweet aroma and scrumptious taste. They are favorites of children as well as adults. While, the ripe version of mango holds a bright yellow or reddish color, the unripe form of mango is of green color. It is thus called Green Mango. The raw mango or Green Mango holds a sour and tangy taste, unlike the ripe mango, which is very sweet. Due to its tangy flavor, Green Mango is popularly used in pickles and summer drinks. Green Mango is a source of many nutrients. It is considered to be very beneficial, especially in summers. The various health benefits of Green Mango are highlighted below.

Gastro-Intestinal Disorders

Green mangoes are beneficial in the treatment of gastro-intestinal disorders. The mixture of chopped raw mango with honey and salt is very effective in treating summer diarrhea, chronic dyspepsia, dysentery, morning sickness, piles, indigestion and constipation.

Prevention against heat

Heat stroke leads to extreme exhaustion and weakness, which can be treated with raw mango drink. Green mango slices sprinkled with salt, help in maintaining the water level in the body. It quenches the thirst of a person. Mango drink made of boiled green mangoes, cumin, salt and sugar is considered to be very effective against heat strokes in summers.

Blood Disorders

Green Mango is considered very beneficial for its ability to cure blood disorders. It increases the elasticity of the blood vessels and helps in the formation of new blood cells. It helps in the absorption of food iron and prevents the bleeding tendencies. It improves body resistance against tuberculosis, anemia, cholera and dysentery.

Source of antioxidants

Green Mangoes are powerhouse of antioxidants. Antioxidants are known for improving the overall immunity of the body. They are also considered effective against the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Good for liver

Green Mangoes are source of iron. Iron helps in the proper functioning of liver. Green mangoes produce bile acids in the body. Their regular consumption cleans the intestines and prevents bacterial infections.

Green Mangoes are the raw version of sweet mangoes. Apart from tasting delicious, Green Sweet Mango are source of whole lot of health benefits. They are very popular in the scriptures of Indian traditional medicines. Dried powder of raw mango, which is prepared after drying them under sun, is very useful in the treatment of scurvy, resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C.