Mango leaves uses and benefits

Mango leaves can treat diabetes

Tender mango leaves which are still slightly purple/pink in colour are rich in tannins called anthocyanidins. These compounds are the pigments which provide the leaf it’s darker hue and are very effective for treating early diabetes. Dried leaves are crushed into a fine powder and then boiled in water to prepare a tea.

Mango leaves can lower hypertension

Mango leaves have hypotensive properties and hence they help lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Mango leaf tea can be taken few times a day for upto three weeks to help lower the blood pressure.

Treatment for dysentery

In India, mango leaves are traditionally used to help a person recover from dysentery. The leaves are specifically dried in shade, away from sunlight and then crushed into a fine powder. This powder is then taken couple of times a day as a treatment.

Rich in nutrients

The tender leaves of mango are high in nutritional value. They are rich in vitamins A, B and C and also in antioxidants. The leaves also contain papin, an enzyme otherwise found in papaya fruit.

Treatment for warts

Mature mango leaves are charred and crushed to turn into a paste which can be used to remove warts. This paste can also be used to stop blood flow from wounds.

Mango leaves can reduce anxiety

An infusion of mango leaves when sipped slowly is said to create a calming effect. Since mango leaves also have hypotensive properties, they are great to reduce anxiety and help people who are suffering from anxiety attacks.

• May help Ear Aches.
• May help Heal Burns.
• May help with Dysentery.
• May help control Diabetes.
• May help Treats Restlessness.
• May help Respiratory Problems.
• May help with Gall bladder  And Kidney Stones.
• May help Lower Blood Pressure. Mango leaves may help lower the blood pressure as they have anti-hypertensive properties.