Mangoes, known as the king of fruits, are common and popular fruits in Nigeria.
They are very common from February/March till the middle of the year; this sweet fruit is loved by many and offers quality nutrients to the body.
The active ingredient in mango is mangiferin; it offers immense health benefits to the body, and it is also present in the leaves.
Most people take the fruit only and have no idea of the immense health benefits of the leaves and thereby discard them; they are very potent herbal medicines, and they have no side effects.
In this article, we will be looking at the tremendous health benefits of mango leaves and how to take them.
Fights Diabetes
The tender leaves of mango trees contain anthocyanidins, which are potent in treating early diabetes; they also help to treat hyperglycemia, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic angiopathy.
Soak fresh mango leaves in clean water overnight. In the morning, strain the water and drink it.
Mouthwash
Old mango leaves help to treat unhealthy teeth and gums and support healthy dental care in normal people; take some old mango leaves, clean them properly, and steep them.
Then oil them in hot water till the water turns yellow in colour; you can rinse your mouth with the water to keep your mouth healthy.
Ear Aches
Squeeze mango leaves to extract the juice; then take a teaspoon of the juice and put it in your ears.
This is an effective ear drop and a wonderful painkiller.
Fertility
Mango leaves are a potent herbal medicine for infertility; boil onions and mango leaves in half a glass of water, and take this drink regularly.
Hypertension
Their hypotensive properties help to strengthen fragile blood vessels, treat varicose veins, and lower blood pressure; take a cup of mango leaf tea every day.
Good Sources of Vitamin
Taking mango leaf tea every day helps to nourish the body with vitamins, make the body healthy, and strengthen the immune system.
Mango leaves are very rich in Vitamin A, B, and C. They also contain a good amount of antioxidants that fight free radicals and oxidative damage in the body.
It contains beta-carotene, riboflavin, thiamine, phenol, niacin, and plenty of phytonutrients.
Heal Burns
Apply mango leaf ashes to painful burns and wounded areas; this will soothe the skin and offer relief from the pain.
Fights Infections
Mango leaves have powerful antimicrobial properties, making them potent in fighting off various infections caused by bacteria.
Anxiety
People who have anxiety and suffer from restlessness will benefit from this as it refreshes and relaxes the body. Add a few mango leaves to your bath water.
Warts
Mango leaves can treat warts and improve the healing of wounds; take some fresh mango leaves and dry them in the shade, then blend them till they form a smooth powder.
Then take a little quantity of the powder, add water to it to form a thick paste, and apply it to the warts.
You can also apply this mixture to wounds to help hasten healing and prevent bacterial infection.
Hiccups
Burning mango leaves and inhaling the smoke helps to stop hiccups and cure other throat problems.
Fever
Drinking mango leaf tea during a fever will help to bring down the temperature and relieve other symptoms of fever.
Gall Stones and Kidney Stones
It helps to break stones and flush them out of the body. Put finely ground mango leaf powder in a glass of water and let it stay overnight, then drink it.
Detoxifies the Gut
Mango leaves help to detoxify the gut, which leads to a healthier body; it is also a good stomach tonic that helps to clean the stomach and remove toxins from the body.
Put fresh mango leaves in warm water; close the container and leave it overnight.
In the morning, filter this drink and take it before you eat or drink anything.
Do these regularly, like three times a week. This drink also helps people who have digestive problems.
Respiratory Problems
It helps to alleviate symptoms of cold, asthma, and bronchitis. It is a great cure for cough and helps to cure voice loss (aphonia).
Boil fresh mango leaves in water, add honey, strain them, and drink them.
Dysentery
It helps to stop bleeding dysentery; add mango leaf powder to a glass of water and take it three times daily.
Gout
Mango leaves help to remove uric acids from the body and thereby help in eliminating gout.
Take fresh young mango leaves and put them in hot water; wait until the colour changes, then sieve and drink this solution every morning and night.
Mango is a sweet fruit loved by many that is only available during summer, but the leaves are with us all year round, and many are unaware of the importance of mango leaves and thereby let them waste.
Mango leaves can be used as simple home remedies for many illnesses, and they are very effective, thereby saving money, and they have no side effects.
The tree also provides shade from the high heat of the sun. To live a healthy life, try making it a habit to take a cup of mango tea every day.
