Mango and health benefits

Mango and health benefits
Mango is sweet and sour, with a cooling energy. It is rich in amino acids, beta carotene, niacin, vitamin C and E, flavonoids, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. Mango also contains pectin, which is useful in lowering blood cholesterol levels.

The fruit is considered yin tonic, providing moistening fluids for the body and quenching thirst. It has alternative (blood purifying), antiseptic, diuretic, and laxative properties.

Mangoes have been used to treat anemia, bleeding gums, clogged pores, constipation, cough, cysts, fever, hypertension, indigestion, nausea, nephritis (kidney inflammation), respiratory ailments, seasickness and weak digestion.

They calm the emotions, benefit the brain, strengthen the heart and provide energy.

Some mango species do no turn red, yellow or orange, which means that with some varieties you are likely to buy them green and must look for other signs or ripeness. A ripe mango yields to the pressure of a fingertip and has a sweet fragrance.

Putting a mango in a paper bag in a warm place helps the ripening process. Avoid shriveled fruits with large, dark areas in their skin, as these are overripe.
Mango and health benefits