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Mango (Aam / Amra)
Mangifera indica
ଆମ୍ବ (Amba)आम (Aam)Amra
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Origin
- Indo-Burma region
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Large dense evergreen dome-shaped forest tree; coriaceous lanceolate lustrous deep-green leaves, terminal branched panicles of yellowish-pink flowers, and large fleshy reniform drupes.
Traditional Uses
Diarrhea, internal bleeding, heat stroke, diabetes, and digestive anorexia
Parts Used
Unripe and ripe fruit, seed kernel, bark
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Kashaya, Madhura, Amla
- Guna: Guru, Snigdha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Alkalinizes system, prevents heat stroke, boosts immunity, and improves digestion
Precautions
Unripe mangoes contain urushiol-like dermatitis-causing oleoresins in peel and sap
Interesting Facts
Revered as the 'King of Fruits' in India; historical records show cultivation for over 4,000 years