Mangifera indica is most commonly propagated by grafting or budding, veneer grafting and chip budding to be exact. Mangifera indica the common mango is thought to be a functional food due to its unique bioactives, most notably mangiferin. Watson2 introduction an abundant harvest of juicy, redgold fruit and attractive dark green, tropical foliage make mango a popular home landscape item in very large yards for warm climates fig. Ethnobotanical studies indicated that the plant is widely used to treat diseases. Anacardiaceae is used as a medicinal material in traditional herb medicine for a long time in india, china, and other eastern asian countries. Most studies on the exploitation of mango have been dealing with mango peels, juices and stem bark and mango leaves. Over 30 different varieties of mango are grown, the most important one is alphonso, which is rated best in the world. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Fumes from the burning leaves are inhaled for relief from hiccups and affections of the throat. The mango tree is an evergreen tree of varying size and shape. In this study, mango leaves, mangifera indica grown in mauritius were investigated for their nutritional values involving proximate composition, total flavonoid tfc.
Oti wilberforce1 and ezeilochi nkechinyere olivia2 1ebonyi state university, abakaliki, ebonyi state, nigeria 2evangel university akaeze, ebonyi state, nigeria corresponding author a b s t r a c t keywords carica papaya and a. Activities of aqueous extracts of mangifera indica on. Subgenus mangifera contains most of the species and is characterized by its cushionshaped papillose disc which is 4 or 5 lobed, partly or completely surrounding the ovary and. Mango mangifera indica uses, benefits, dosage and properties. Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is a species of flowering plant in the sumac and. This document is enh563, one of a series of the environmental horticulture department, ufifas extension. Glucosidase inhibition assay of aqueous mango leaves extract and acarbose. They are generally canopy trees in lowland rainforests, reaching a height of 30. Damaged leaves and dust were removed followed by shade drying. Pdf mangifera indica, commonly used herb in ayurvedic medicine. Mangiferin is a pharmacologically active flavonoids, which having the anti bacterial, antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetes, hepatoprotective, anti inflammatory activities. Share your knowledge share your word file share your pdf file share. Mangifera indica fruit, known as mango, is considered as one of the best tropical fruits. Study on the methanolic extract of mangifera indica leaves show the inhibitory effect on dppiv and present a potential novel approach to diabetes therapy.
Thegenus mangifera contains several species that bear edible fruit. Pdf medicinal properties of mango mangifera indica hortflora. Characterization of leaves and fruits of mango mangifera indica l. Leaves were washed with tap water and shade dried at a room temperature for 45 days and grinded to get powder. The young leaves current year of mangifera indica l. While not usually considered as a forage tree, the mango tree also provides forage for animal feeding.
The fruit root, bark, flower, and leaves are used by tribals and all indians to treat various diseases and disorders. In ayurveda, one of its uses is clearing digestion. Hundreds of cultivated varieties have been introduced to other warm regions of the world. Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is a species of flowering plant in the sumac and poison ivy family anacardiaceae.
It is a large fruittree, capable of growing to a height and crown width of about 30 metres 100 ft and trunk. Bioactive phenolics from mango leaves mangifera indica l. Supplements from the leaf also appear to be antioxidants after consumed, but their practical relevance and benefits are not yet confirmed. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. Mangifera indica leaves extract effect on liver function. It is native to the indian subcontinent where it is indigenous. Leaves as an antimycobacterial and immunomodulatory agent article pdf available in pharmacognosy communications 63. Nutritional and biological evaluation of leaves of.
The main objective of this study was to evaluate the mango leaves that recently cultivated in iraq, depends on preliminary investigation and phytochemical profiles of mangifera indica leaves f. Mangifera indica leafassisted biosynthesis of welldispersed silver nanoparticles. Agnps have been successfully synthesized using mango peel and leaves. Rapid green synthesis of spherical gold nanoparticles using mangifera indica leaf. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of leaves extracts of mangifera indica and carica papaya j. Nutritional and biological evaluation of leaves of mangifera indica. This chapter highlights recent information on the botanical description and the. The leaves are astringent, refrigerant styptic, vulnerary and constipating. The tree is covered with very showy, white, yellow. Mangifera indica supplement health benefits, dosage. This is to ensure a sturdy rooting and prolific fruiting, and is usually accomplished with polyembryonic rootstocks and monoembryonic scions.
Although a number of studies have been conducted for the different uses of mango fruits, peels, juice, and stem bark, there are limited reports on. In addition to the many varieties of mangifera indica, there. Exploring the potential of mangifera indica leaves extract versus. Pdf mangoes mangifera indica belong to genus mangifera which consists of about 30 species of tropical fruiting trees in the. Herbicidal activity of flavonoids of mango leaves against parthenium hysterophorus l. Mangifera indica on microorganisms implicated in mangifera indica were tested against five mgml. Mangifera indica leaves extract effect on liver function in experimental animal. Serum levels of glucose and leptin were raised significantly p mangifera indica leaves extract resulted in. Mangifera indica, commonly used herb in ayurvedic medicine.
The center of diversity is in subtropical and tropical south asia and southeast asia, while the highest number of species occur in india. A bioactive prodelphinidin from mangifera indica leaf extract. Classification for kingdom plantae down to species mangifera indica l. Mangifera indica leave extracts as organic inhibitors on the. Multifaceted health benefits of mangifera indica l. Pdf nutritional and biological evaluation of leaves of.
Mangifera indica mango introduction mangos belong to the genus mangifera of the family anacardiaceae. Isolation of mangiferin from different varieties of. Mangifera indica anacardiaceae, reported to contain active substances like mangiferin. Most of the fruit trees that are commonly known as mangos belong to the species mangifera indica. Anatomy of mangifera indica leaf family anacardiaceae. This chapter highlights recent information on the botanical description and the traditional uses of the plant. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. About the classification report about the classification download. Mangifera is a genus of flowering plants in the cashew family, anacardiaceae. The leaves are simple, without stipules, and alternate, with petioles 112 cm.
Pdf pharmacological activities of mango mangifera indica. Pdf nutritional and biological evaluation of leaves of mangifera. Phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using mangifera. In ayurveda, one of its uses is clearing digestion and acidity. Mangifera indica leaves extract effect on liver function in experimental animal studies. Download the complete petroleum engineering project topic and material chapter 15 titled fabrication of dyesensitized solar cell using natural dyes from lawsonia inermis henna, mangifera indica mango, and terminalia catappa tropical almond leaves with polyanilinegraphite as a counter electrode here on projects. The leaves of this native southasian species have various properties, including antidiabetic, antimicrobial and antiinflammatory activities. New foliage is a brilliant reddish purple, and flower and fruit clusters extend well beyond the long, shiny leaves. Mango trees are evergreen plants that are present all around mauritius.
In this study, mango leaves, mangifera indica grown in mauritius were investigated for their nutritional values involving proximate composition, total flavonoid tfc, total phenolic tpc, and mineral content, and phytochemicals as well as its antioxidant and antibacterial properties. The plant leaves were identified by a taxonomist at university of peshawar, and a specimen was deposited under voucher no. Effects of aqueous young leaves extract of mangifera. They are useful in vitiated conditions of cough and pitta, hiccup, hyperdipsia. Leaves of mangifera indica were purchased from the local market of nashik, statemaharashtra, countryindia. Phytochemical study on the extract of mango leaves resulted in the isolation and identification of 5 benzophenones and 17 flavonoids. Following tissues are visible in the transverse section of the material. The indomalesian genus mangifera, a member of the family anacardiaceae, contains approximately 69 species. Activities of aqueous extracts of mangifera indica on parasitaemia level and blood profile of plasmodium berghei infected albino mice olayode ahmed a1, saka olusola s1, ajayi olusoji c2, agbaje mojeed a1 1 department of anatomy and cell biology, faculty of basic medical science 2 department of pharmacognosy, faculty of pharmacy. An illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo stuart, with botanical information. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of.
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