Steinmetz:Mangifera

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Medicinal Effect (薬効一覧)

Mangifera indica

Also known as (or relevant to) Mangifera indica Family Anacardiaceae English Names Mango tree Hog Plum Natural Habitat India Indonesia and other tropical countries; cultivated in China Part(s) Used Fructus

Constituent(s) fruit: cellulose yellow colouring matter vitamin C sugar carbohydrates albuminoids; bark: tannin; kernel: tannin gallic acid sugar fat gum starch Action fruit: antiscorbutic diuretic laxative refrigerant sudorific wholesome; bark: astringent tonic; kernel: astringent anthelmintic Juice of the fruit dried in the sun so as to form thin cakes is used as a relish; and as an appetising diet. it is used in the form of "chutney"