Mango is a native plant of India and of the eastern group of islands. This commonly growns only in areas where larger part of the year is hot (summer). It is not found in colder countries. In the Himalayan range, mango trees are found in the stretches from Bhutan to Kumaon hills. It is grown all over India in large varieties. Plants which are grown by sowing seeds in the fields are Desi or Beej Aam. Those which are grown by grafting from superior varieties are called grafted or kalami aam. Desi mangoes are less fibrous and hence the juice is not very thick. These mangoes can be sucked and eaten. On the other hand, grafted or kalami mangoes are not at all fibrous and so cannot be sucked and eaten. These mangoes are generally cut and eaten. For medicinal purposes, desi mangoes are more beneficial and useful as compared to the grafted .
Chemical Composition
In addition to having several chemicals, fruits are rich in Vitamin A, B, and C.
properties
Anti-phlegmatic and anti-bilious, astringent, anti-diuretic, and promotes healing of ulcers and wounds.
Ripe fruit: It is vata pitta shamak, acts like lubricant, astringent, strenthens the heart, stops bleeding, promotes physical strength, potency. It is useful for complexion and ■ for physical vigour.
Flowers: Cool, causing vata, tasty, and eradicates vataa, pitta, – urinary and kapha disorders.
Roots: are sour in taste, cures watery stool, promotes interest and eradicates vata, pitta, and kapha.
- Seed: slightly sour in taste and cures vomiting, diarrhoea and pain around the chest.
Other uses of mango:
1 . Inhaling mango flowers is helpful in controlling nasal bleeding.
2.Take the peel of mango fruit and mango leaves in equal quantities. Grind them to form a paste. keep the paste in mouth for sometime or gargie it , it makes the teen and gurm strongs .