Mango fruit including stone fruit group (drupa) are fleshy, with a size and shape very variable depending on the stuff. Fruit length is approximately 2.5 to 30 cm. At the end of the fruit, there is a section called pointy beak. In the middle, there are parts that bend, called the sinus, which continued into the abdomen.
Mango is mainly grown for its fruit. The ripe fruit commonly eaten fresh, as table fruit or a mixture of ice, in the form of slices or blender. Mango fruit is also processed as preserves, dried fruit slices, canned and others.
Mango is mainly produced by the countries of India, China, Mexico, Thailand, Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, Philippines, and Bangladesh. Total world production in the '80s about 15 million tons, but only about 90,000 tons (1985) which is traded on the world stage. That is, most mangoes consumed locally.
Mangoes are rich in vitamin C and E which is an antioxidant. Mangoes contain fiber that can help the digestive system. Mango as a source of carotenoids, which are called beta cryptoxanthin, so that could very well destroy the cancer.
On mango fiber, soluble in water and can keep cholesterol, to remain normal. The content of gallic acid in mango is very good for the digestive tract. While the riboflavin content is very good for the eyes, mouth, and throat.
Mangoes have chemical properties, and certain pharmacological effects, namely:
- astringent
- laxative urine
- refresher
- appetite enhancer
- mild laxative
- laxative sputum
- antioxidants.
Mango also potent to help cure a variety of diseases, including:
- dermatitis
- influenza
- asthma
- impaired vision
- bleeding gums
- laryngitis
- lack of appetite
- whitish
- airway inflammation
- shortness of breath
- travel sickness
- wormy
- menstrual disorders
- hernia
- rheumatic
- ulcer
- scabies
- eczema
- stomach pains
- diarrhea.
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