Mango is a very juicy and fibrous fruit enjoyed by many. However, the healing properties of its leaves are very hard to ignore. The leaves of the mango tree are rich in chemical compounds that address a variety of diseases and ailments which has been backed up by science. They are edible and can be boiled in water or consumed in powdered form.
In this article, I’ll be giving you a list of some health conditions that can be treated with mango leaves, and with no severe side effects.
1) High Blood Pressure
Mango leaves are an excellent source of nutrients like vitamin C, pectin and fibre, which can help to lower the level of bad cholesterol in your body. The leaves also have hypotensive properties that help to treat and strengthen your blood vessels.
2) High Blood Sugar
Mango leaves are very useful for managing diabetes. They contain anthocyanidins that have the capability to stabilise your blood sugar levels, improve insulin production and distribution of glucose. To enjoy this benefit, soak the leaves in warm water overnight. Filter and drink this water on an empty stomach in the morning.
3) Respiratory Problems
Mango leaves are very useful for people suffering from respiratory problems like cold, bronchitis and asthma. Simply boil mango leaves and add honey to it to make a decoction. Drinking this decoction cures cough. It also helps in curing voice loss.
4) Dysentery
Dysentery is included in the list when it comes to what mango leaves are capable of treating. Mango leaves dried in a shade should be ground to powder, mixed with water, and taken two to three times a day to stop dysentery.
5) Restlessness
Mango leaves are also good for people suffering from restlessness due to anxiety. Just add a few mango leaves to your bathwater. This will help to relax and refresh your body.
6) Gall And Kidney Stones
The daily intake of mango leaves, finely ground into powder, can help to treat gall bladder and kidney stones. This powder, which is dried in the shade, and later finely ground is meant to be soaked in warm water overnight to absorb the nutrients and consumed in the morning.
7) Fat Gain
Daily intake of mango leaves can help to stimulate liver functions and trigger the production of leptin hormones in the body which can regulate fat accumulation in the body.
8) Burns
Mango leaf powder is one of the simplest remedies for treating burns and rashes on the skin. Simply apply mango leaf ashes to the wounded area. This will soothe the skin and bring relief.
9) Hiccups And Throat Issues
Burning a few mango leaves and inhaling the smoke can help you if you’re troubled with frequent hiccups or other throat problems.
10) Ear Ache
Earaches are mainly caused by impacted ear wax, water in the ear canals or an infection. Mango leaf is a completely natural remedy to earaches and it has no side effects. Simply extract the juice from two to three soft mango leaves, warm the juice slightly, and use a dropper to add three to four drops of the juice into the infected ear to provide relief.
11) Fever
Mango leaf decoction is effective in bringing down high body temperature due to fever. Simply boil some mango leaves in water and drink. Several studies have also scientifically validated a combination of mango leaves with other plant leaves like paw-paw, bitter leaf, guava, sweet basil, lemongrass, neem, seeds of lime, and others to completely eliminate malaria parasites in humans.
12) Stomach Ailments
Mango leaves are rich in dietary fibre which helps to ease stomach pain and aid bowel movement. They have also been historically used to aid stomach ulcers and other digestive conditions. To enjoy this benefit, simply add some mango leaves in warm water overnight, then filter and drink the water on an empty stomach the next morning.
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