Mango Leaf Powder / மா இலைப் பொடி

Botanical Name: Mangifera indica (Leaf)
Tamil Name: மா இலைப் பொடி / Maa ilai Podi
Malayalam Name: മാങ്ങാ ഇല / Mangga ila
Telugu Name: మామిడి ఆకు / Mamidi aku
Hindi Name: आम पत्ती / Aam Pattee

Description: The Mango (Mangifera indica) is one of the most important tropical plants. Mangifera indica is a species of mango in the Anacardiaceae family.

Traditional Uses: Various parts of plant are used as a dentrifrice, antiseptic, astringent, diaphoretic, stomachic, vermifuge, tonic, laxative and diuretic and to treat diarrhea, dysentery, anaemia, asthma, bronchitis, cough, hypertension, insomnia, rheumatism, toothache, leucorrhoea, haemorrhage and piles. All parts are used to treat abscesses, broken horn, rabid dog or jackal bite, tumour, snakebite, stings, datura poisoning, heat stroke, miscarriage, anthrax, blisters, wounds in the mouth, tympanitis, colic, diarrhea, glossitis, indigestion, bacillosis, bloody dysentery, liver disorders, excessive urination, tetanus and asthma. Decoction of mango kernel is used, for example, in the treatment of diarrhea, haemorrhages, and bleeding haemorrhoids for its vermifuge and astringent properties, extracts of unripe fruit, bark and leaves are used for their antibiotic activity, while an aqueous stem bark extract from Mangifera indica is used in Cuba as a remedy for diarrhoea, fever, gastritis, and ulcers.

Dosage: After morning and night food, take 1/2 teaspoon (3g) powder mix with water & drink (or) as directed by physician.