Mango fruit - Nature Cures®

Also known as Mangifera indica

Known as the ‘king of fruits’ the mango originated about 4000 years ago in the sub-Himalayan plains and is a close relative of cashew and pistachio and today, is grown in India (known as safeda), South America and the Caribbean. There are over 1,000 different varieties of mangos.

A serving of mango contains about 100 calories and 9% RDA of probiotic fibre, 25% of vitamin A and 76% of vitamin C. It also contains 25 different kinds of carotenoids.

What are the nutrients in mango fruits?

Astragalin
Carotenoids
Citric acid
Calcium
Copper
Fisetin
Gallic acid
Isoquercitrin
Methylgallat

Mango also contains abundant enzymes for breaking down protein, which aids digestion and can help to alkalise the body. Regular consumption of mango fruit can help to prevent cancer especially colon, breast, leukaemia and prostate cancers. It also lowers LDL cholesterol, promotes good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes and can improves the sex drive.

Mango fruit can also help to boost the immune system, helps with the production of red blood cells and prevents heart disease. It also improves memory and concentration.

Mango leaves can help normalise insulin levels in the blood preventing diabetes. The traditional home remedy involves boiling leaves in water, soaking through the night and then consuming the strained decoction in the morning. Mango fruit also has a relatively low glycaemic index of 41-60 which is good for diabetics.

Juicing the fruit from green mango and mixing with water and honey helps to cool down the body and can relieve heat stroke.

Mango can be used both internally and externally to clear clogged pores and treat skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, eczema, rashes etc.

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