Mango Tree

The Mango Tree belongs to the plant family Anacardiaceae. It is a large spreading tree, which is well known in a tropical countries. The different varieties of the tree vary in height. However, most of them would fall in the range of 5-20 meters. The leaves 12.5-25 cm. long, are simple, green and stiff when fully grown. The unisexual and bisexual flowers are in clusters. The fruit, botanically classified as a drupe is generally called the king of the fruits because of its delicious pulp with unequalled flavour, when ripe. The unripe fruits are sometimes eaten plain or with a sprinkle of salt/sugar and chili powder. Sometimes the young inflorescence is used in salads.

MEDICINAL USE:
*Purifies the blood, removes mocous from the bronchial tubes, prevents or cures scurvy, expels
  worms from the body, is a digestive and a good laxative.
*Respiratory problems, inflammation of the mocous membrane, cough and bronchitis.
*Tuberculosis, general debility, anaemia and indigestion.
*Asthma, and other respiratory problems.
*Gum inflammation.
*Vermifuge or for expelling worms from the body.
*Bruise and wound.
*Fevers.
*Itches and skin diseases.
*Scurvy.
*Chapped feet.

HOW TO USE:
*The consumption of ripe mango fruits purifies the blood, removes mocous fro the bronchial tubes,
  prevent of cures scurvy, expels worms from the body, is a digestive and a good laxative.
*Mango fruit is recommended for respiratory problem, inflammation of the mocous membrane,
  cough and bronchitis. It is advised that one use it with honey, or as syrup.
*The is also recommended for tuberculosis,general debility, anaemia and indigestion.
*The young leaves, use in decoction, are good for asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory problems.
*The above leaf decoction is used to cure gum inflammation by washing the mouth several times a
  day.
*The young shoots or the kernel of the seeds is used as vermifuge  or for expelling worms from the
  body.
*Externally, the decoction of the leaves is used as a wash for bruises and wounds.
*The bark of the tree is used in decoction for fevers. The gum from the trunk is used for itches and
  skin diseases.
*Unripe mangoes, dried in the sun, are recommended for scurvy.
*For chapped feet, mix one teaspoon of the gum of the mango tree with one tablespoon water and
  apply on the chapped parts of the feet.

PARTS USED:
*The leaves and shoots, seed, bark, gum and fruit.

DOSE:
As recommended above.

Normal Dosage For:

Adults: 4 or 5 cups a day.
Aged 6 to 9 years: 2 cups a day
Aged 2 to 5 years: 1 cup a day
1 to 2 years: 1/2 cup a day
Below 1 year: 1/4 or less cup a day

A Useful Table for Quick Measurements:
1 tbsp = 5 grams (green herb)
1 dessertspoon = 2 grams (dry herb)
1 teaspoon = 25 drops
1 cup = 16 tbsp

1 litre = 7 or 8 cups