10 medicinal properties of mango leaves
The fleshy, shiny and sharp-tipped mango leaves are great reservoirs of healthy nutrients.
There are many studies which prove that mango leaves have many medicinal properties. But, how many of you know the health benefits of mango leaves and the medicinal properties of mango leaves?
VIDEO: Health benefits of indulging in green mangoes
Mango leaves are full of healing and medicinal properties. Benefits of mango leaves are so varied and extensive that they are given immense importance in eastern medicine too. They are reddish or purplish when tender and new, and grow into a dark green colour and have a pale underside.
In South East Asia, the tender leaves of the mango tree are cooked and eaten. Also for medicinal purposes young leaves should be used. But one has to be careful. The antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of mango leaves can help treat various ailments effectively, such as help regulate diabetes, lower blood pressure and treat ear aches.
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The medicinal properties of mango leaves can be used to ward off health issues by boiling or powdering it. In some parts of the world, the tender mango leaves are cooked and eaten. Watch the video below to discover the 10 medicinal properties of mango leaves.
WATCH:Â These 10 Medicinal Properties Of Mango Leaves Will Amaze You!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uioqAmhbNs&t=201s
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