Ayurveda says “Mango fruit is aphrodisiac, mango seed oil is good for hair and skin, leaves and bark are useful in IBS, diarrhoea and dysentery”. Mango – "The King Of Fruits". 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.
Mango is the national fruit of India, Haiti, and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh. It is the summer national fruit of Pakistan. Mango is known by different names in India. It is known as Aam in hindi, Maambalam in tamil, Amram in malayalam, Mamidi in telugu, Aamba in marathi, Mavinahannu in kannada.
On Ganesh Chaturdhi There are 21 different types of Patras suggested for lord Ganesh on Ganesh Puja it is known as Patra Puja. Doing puja with 21 types of Patras is called as Ekavimsati Puja. Mango leaves are one of them. Mango leaves are tied in the front of the home main entrances. In India, for any sacred rituals, these leaves are tied. These tree leaves have good antiseptic properties. Making of Kumakonam or Kalsha Stapana these leaves has an important role when leaves immersed in water, these leaves won’t get rotten even after ten days. Ugadi - There is no Ugadi without tasting the quintessential Ugadi Pachadi. It is made of new jaggery, raw mango pieces and neem flowers and new tamarind, which truly reflects life – a combination of sweet, sour and bitter tastes symbolising that life is a mixture of unique experiences and that we should be ready to accept everything in life throughout the Telugu New Year.
Several varieties are specially cultivated for using raw. Green mango could be picked long before ripening while it is still hard. The fruit is grated and added to dhals and vegetables, or made into chutneys and pickles. The ayurvedic qualities of green mango are sour, astringent and cooling. They should not be eaten alone or in large quantities because they can aggravate the doshas, especially Pitta dosha. However, prepared ayurvedically, in combination with spices (for example, in a chutney), they help digestion and improve the flavour of food.
Mangoes support all the seven dhatus (body tissues) and provide a very satisfying snack or dessert. An ayurvedic mango lassi provides a great refreshing drink for any summer meal. A milk-mango shake cools the physiology and helps weight gain. Mango Chutney makes a delicious and spicy accompaniment to any dish. Mangoes can also be added to puddings, salads or fruit desserts. Try to use fresh mango instead of canned mango purée, which is void of the nutritional benefits of fresh fruit and may contain added sugar.
Mango pickles are famous all over India and they can be stored for more than an year. Pregnant Woman must consume one or two Mango fruits per day during its season to get all necessary nutrients for child.
* Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Mango :
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.
* Medicinal properties of leaves, bark and seeds :
These parts are astringent to taste (kashaya rasa) and after digestion (vipaka) it shows pungent taste (katu rasa) . These are light to digest (laghu) and reduce body heat and act as coolants (sheeta veerya). They cause dryness of body tissues (ruksha). These plant parts of mango balance Kapha dosha and Pitta dosha.
* Medicinal properties of unripe mango :
Unripe mango or raw mango has three tastes sour taste (amla rasa), astringent taste (kashaya rasa ) and pungent taste (Katu rasa). Raw fruit dries body tissues (ruksha) and improves taste. It imbalances pitta dosha, vata dosha and blood (rakta dhatu).
* Medicinal properties of ripe mango :
Ripe mango fruit is sweet to taste (madhura rasa) and has a tinge of astringent taste (kashaya anu rasa). It balances vata dosha, pitta dosha and is heavy to digest (guru). It increases sliminess and mucous secretion (snigdha and picchila)
☆ Ayurvedic Uses and Benefits of Mango bark, leaves and Flowers :
Mango tree is treasure house of medicinal properties. All its parts are very useful in improving health. Here are few uses, benefits and home remedies with mango tree parts
Bark, flower, leaves and seed kennel are used to prevent bleeding and to heal chronic wounds. These also help in controlling IBS (irritable Bowel Syndrome), diarrhoea and dysentery. The seed kernel helps to eliminate intestinal parasites and to control dysfunctional uterine bleeding which happens during menopause, PCOS or PCOD. Seed kernel and tender leaves are useful in urinary tract infections. Bark and seed kernel of mango are used in ayurvedic treatment for PCOS or PCOD. These herbal preparations help to reduce inflammation of uterus. Mango leaves reduce vomiting sensation.
• Mango seed for hair and skin :
Mango seeds have myriad uses. It is used in preparation of oil, mango butter and mango seed powder for hair.
• Mango seed oil :
Mango seed oil is used on hair to prevent dandruff and hair loss. This oil is also used to increase glow and health of skin.
• Mango butter :
Mango butter which is extracted from kernel of mango seeds is used in cosmetic industry to prepare body butters and moisturising lotions.
• Mango seed powder :
Mango seed powder is used as hair pack along with other herbs like fenugreek seed powder, hibiscus powder etc to increase hair shine, growth and scalp health.
In Diarrhoea
Mango kernel powder is boiled in water till it becomes semi solid. This cooked paste is given along with curd three times daily in diarrhoea .
* Mango Leaves Home Remedies :
1. Usually tender leaves of mango are crushed with black pepper seeds. This mix is administered in stomach pain diarrhoea and vomiting.
2. Fresh jamun leaves and tender mango leaves are crushed along with pinch of turmeric, a small piece of jaggery, little bit of curds and small quantity of water. The fine paste thus obtained can be applied on scars and marks created by psoriasis and eczema. This helps to get back the natural skin colour.
3. Mango tea prepared by yellow ripe leaves of mango is energising and revitalising.
• Mango Flowers for skin diseases :
Mango flower tea helps to heal many skin diseases and is an excellent body coolant. This tea is very useful in ayurvedic treatment for cystitis and UTI
* Ayurveda Health Benefits of Ripe Sweet Mango :
Ripe mango normalizes vata and pitta. It helps as best natural ayurvedic remedy for 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 boosts strength of shukra dhatu) and stamina. Thus mango can be considered as best ayurvedic medicine for erectile dysfunction and low libido. Ripe mango strengthens the body, increases body bulk and increases glow of skin.
* Ayurvedic Nutritional facts of mango :
Texts of Ayurveda commend its nutritional and medicinal value. The following are nutritional facts of mango.
• It increases Body Weight:
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). This fruit is strongly recommended in ayurveda weight gain therapy or brumhana therapy.
• Best remedy for anemia:
Persons who suffer from anemia are benefited by this fruit as it contains iron and copper. (Read copper water benefits for hair) .The presence of vitamin C in mango helps in complete absorption of iron from diet. Hence its use is indicated in “Pandu” (anemia) in ayurveda.
• Relieves Constipation:
Mango is rich in dietary fiber. High fibers in mango fruit help to relieve constipation. This property helps to normalize doshas and help to expel body toxins. This has a double benefits. Since this fruit is aphrodisiac and also relieves constipation , this is highly recommended in erectile dysfunction due to constipation.
• Good aphrodisiac fruit :
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. Mango fruit is considered as Vajikarana Food in ayurveda.
• Increases fairness and glow of skin:
Natural vitamins of mango (Vitamin A, Vitamin C) help to relieve clogged pores of skin and increases fairness and glow of skin. Hence this fruit is known for its property of “Varnya” in ayurveda. It helps to maintain the integrity of skin layers.
* 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 (hemorrhoids)
• Prickly Heat
• Respiratory Problems
• Scurvy
• Sinusitis
• Spleen Enlargement
• Vaginitis
* Ayurvedic Way of Eating Mangoes :
1. Do not forget to add or sprinkle a pinch of dry ginger powder or 1 tea spoon of ginger juice to a glass of mango smoothie or mango fruit slices. This nullifies the imbalances which happen during digestion of mango.
2. Never mix mangoes with milk. Mango and milk are opposite in nature. This combination forms opposite foods which can imbalance doshas in body.
☆ Side Effects of Mango Fruit :
• Consuming mangoes in large quantities can cause over heat, stomach ache, flatulence and flum.
• Consuming either milk, ghee, butter milk, cold water, dried ginger powder, pepper, salt, or Himalayan pink salt will cure these symptoms
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