How to protect your body with mango leaves

Mango pulp is widely chosen for its acidic flavor and high water content. But its leaves can also be used, as they are suitable for consumption and very nutritious.

“The mango stands out for its quantity antioxidants”, anticipates nutritionist Christa González in a note on the Prensa Libre website.

Furthermore, it has a high content of vitamin A and C and, to a lesser extent, vitamin E.

Additional benefits: contains magnesium and potassium and purifying oils; as well as fiber, calcium and folic acid.

For its part, like the leaves, “they have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties”, underlines Carolina Alvarez, holistic medicine instructor.

Another point in their favor, according to the Manual of Medicinal Plants of the Guatemalan Plateau, is that they have active components such as their essential oil, flavonoids, anthocyanins, saponins, methylsilicilate and tannins.

The effects of mango leaf

With these compounds it is special to achieve the following objectives.

• Strengthen defenses.

• Eliminates the effects of free radicals.

• Helps regulate cholesterol levels.

• Fight infections.

• Promote the reduction of the risk of cardiac and neurological problems.

• Activate your metabolism.

• Improve skin condition.

How to prepare a mango infusion

To exploit these virtues it is necessary to prepare a natural infusion. “Since natural leaves can be toxic.”

The best way to prepare it: boil a liter of water; When it reaches the boiling point, add a handful of mango leaves suitable for consumption, turn off the heat, let it rest, filter and drink.

What are its contraindications

According to a note from the Colombian edition of El Tiempo, this could interfere with the iron absorption and promote anemia. While in case of heart problems it should be consumed with caution.

It is important to clarify that these suggestions are indicative and do not replace professional advice.