
![]() tropical fruit with yellowish-red flesh that is eaten ripe or used green for pickles or chutneys. It's been an important plant in Ayurvedic and indigenous medical systems for over 4000 years. It contains digestive enzymes (with α-amylase and α-glucosidase activities) and antioxidants (e.g. mangiferin), fiber and vitamins. Mango possesses antidiabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-viral, cardiotonic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory properties. Various effects like antibacterial, anti fungal, anthelmintic, anti parasitic, anti tumor, anti HIV, antibone resorption, antispasmodic, antipyretic, antidiarrhoeal, antiallergic, immunomodulation, hypolipidemic, anti microbial, hepatoprotective, gastroprotective have also been studied. It helps with digestion, prevention of constipation, decreases risk of macular degeneration and colon cancer. It could also lower cholesterol levels, improve bone health and clear acne.
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