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General description(Size, commonly seen , status of availability etc.)

Mangifera indica is a sizable evergreen tree, reaching 10-45 m in height with a dense, dome-shaped canopy and heavy branches. Its linear-oblong leaves, about 25 cm long, release an aromatic odor when crushed. The panicle inflorescence bears approximately 3000 tiny whitish-red or yellowish-green flowers. The well-known fruit is a large drupe with variable shapes and sizes, featuring thick yellow pulp, a solitary seed encased in a hard, compressed fibrous endocarp, and yellowish-red skin when ripe. 

Medicinal properties

Mangifera indica holds a significant place in Ayurvedic and indigenous medical traditions for over 4000 years. They are attributed with diverse medicinal properties according to Ayurveda. The plant's various parts, including the fruit, bark, seeds, and leaves, are utilized for their therapeutic benefits. Mangiferin, a polyphenolic antioxidant found in mango, contributes to its strong anti-oxidative, immunomodulatory, cardiotonic, and antidiabetic properties. The plant is also said to possess anthelmintic, anti-allergenic, antiparasitic, Antispasmodic and antipyretic activity. Different plant components are employed to address a wide array of health concerns, ranging from dental care to respiratory issues, digestive problems, skin conditions, and even snakebites. Ripe mango fruit is considered invigorating, while the seeds and bark serve specific medicinal purposes.

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