{"id":167181,"date":"2022-12-29T20:58:54","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T20:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=167181"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:16:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:16:21","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-mango","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-mango\/","title":{"rendered":"Mango (Aam): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects by Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Mango<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Mango<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Mango for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Mango?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Mango<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Mango<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMangoes and summer seasons are a match made in heaven! The sweet and juicy taste coupled with countless health benefits justify why mango is called the \u201cking of fruits\u201d. Mangifera indica<\/em>, mango or aam, is an important fruit in Ayurveda. It belongs to the genus Mangifera<\/em>, and family Anacardiaceae<\/em> which contains 30 different species. India ranks first among the major mango-producing countries. India is famous for its wide range of mango varieties, like Alphonso variety of Ratnagiri, Badami variety of Karnataka, Dasheri variety of Lucknow and Kesar variety of Gujarat to name a few. Mangoes are good for our taste buds and our health. They are also a rich source of fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants like mangiferin and glucosyl xanthone. Let us read more about some mango benefits1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Mango<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mango (Aam) is packed with various nutritional components that are given as follows. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants like mangiferin and glucosyl xanthone, and carotenes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy:<\/strong> 60 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 14.98 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre:<\/strong> 1.6 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 0.82 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat:<\/strong> 0.38 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A:<\/strong> 1082 IU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 168 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 36.4 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 14 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 11 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 10 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E:<\/strong> 1.12 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3:<\/strong> 669 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 160 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B5:<\/strong> 160 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6:<\/strong> 119 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper:<\/strong> 110 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc:<\/strong> 90 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folates:<\/strong> 43 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B2:<\/strong> 38 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B1:<\/strong> 28 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese:<\/strong> 27 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K:<\/strong> 4.2 \u00b5g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
In my opinion, eating mangoes might be a way of giving your body a natural defence against certain diseases. Mangoes might have superpowers against certain types of cancers. Yes, it\u2019s true! Thanks to the magical combination of beta-carotene and other special substances, mangoes might help against leukaemia and even slow down the progression of prostate and colon cancers ^{11<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n}Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Mango<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The mango shows numerous scientifically proven properties; some of these properties are mentioned below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have antioxidant properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an anticancer agent.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-diabetic properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have cardio-protective properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-ageing properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have an anti-inflammatory effect 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Mango for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential benefits of mango are described as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Mango for Breast Cancer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers, leading to pre-mature death of females globally. Natural products are now becoming important sources for the discovery of anti-cancer agents. Mangifera indica<\/em> may have the potential for the management of breast cancers. Banerjee et al. conducted a study in 2015 to assess the effect of mangoes on breast cancer xenografts in mice. This study3<\/a><\/sup> showed that polyphenols like gallic acid, galloyl glycosides and gallotannins in mangoes might have a chemotherapeutic potential against breast cancer. This indicates that mangoes may help in managing breast cancer. However, more studies are required to support these claims.\u00a0<\/p>
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