Mango

(Mango)
Sanskrit: आम्र • Botanical: Mangifera indica Linn.

Amra (Mango) is the king of fruits in India. The tree is evergreen and large, found throughout India. The ripe fruit is sweet, heavy, nourishing and aphrodisiac. It increases Kapha and is Guru (heavy to digest). The unripe (raw) mango is sour, astringent and aggravates Vata and Pitta. Different varieties of mango have slightly different properties. The ripe fruit is used for making Rasayana preparations, shakes and pickles. The kernel (seed) is astringent and used in diarrhea and dysentery. The bark decoction is used in diarrhea and as a gargle. Mango leaf decoction is used in diabetes. Aam Panna (raw mango drink) prevents heat stroke. The ripe fruit alleviates Vata and is nutritive. The Sahakara variety (grafted mango) is considered superior. Mango flowers are used in cough and respiratory disorders. Dose: Fruit as food; kernel powder 1-2 masha. Verses: 1-8.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura), Sour (Amla)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
12-20% (Vitamins A, C, B-complex, Carotenoids, Mangiferin, Sugars)
Also Known As
English: Mango, Mango Tree
Sanskrit: आम्र, रसाल, सहकार, अम्बु, चूत, माकन्द, पिकवल्लभ
Hindi: आम

What is Mango (Amra / आम्र)?

Amra (Mango) is the king of fruits in India. The tree is evergreen and large, found throughout India. The ripe fruit is sweet, heavy, nourishing and aphrodisiac. It increases Kapha and is Guru (heavy to digest). The unripe (raw) mango is sour, astringent and aggravates Vata and Pitta. Different varieties of mango have slightly different properties. The ripe fruit is used for making Rasayana preparations, shakes and pickles. The kernel (seed) is astringent and used in diarrhea and dysentery. The bark decoction is used in diarrhea and as a gargle. Mango leaf decoction is used in diabetes. Aam Panna (raw mango drink) prevents heat stroke. The ripe fruit alleviates Vata and is nutritive. The Sahakara variety (grafted mango) is considered superior. Mango flowers are used in cough and respiratory disorders. Dose: Fruit as food; kernel powder 1-2 masha. Verses: 1-8.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
  • Varnya (complexion enhancer)
  • Balya (strengthening)
  • Hridya (cardiotonic)
  • Ruchya (appetizer)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Mango by Condition

Explore how Mango is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Mango for Male Sexual Health

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