Overview
Mango is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. 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.
How Mango Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Mango has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet), Amla (sour)
- Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)
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
Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health
See all herbs for male sexual health on the Male Sexual Health page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.