Manga (Tag.)
Mangifera indica Linn.
RespiratoryA large tree Height: It can grow 25- 35 meters tall Leaves: Leaves are oblong to oblong-lanceolate, 10 to 30 centimeters long. Flowers: The flowers are yellow, small, 3 to 4 millimeters long, borne on erect and hairy panicles, which as often as long as the leaves. Fruits: The fruit is a drupe, of varying shades of yellow, fleshy, oblong-ovoid,10 to 15 centimeters long, and slightly compressed, the skin is thin, and in the center is a large flattened, fibrous seed, and when ripe, surrounded by an edible yellow pulp.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Labad sa ulo (headache). Preparation: Get 1 young fruit of mango, wash and eat. Part used: Young fruit | Ubo (cough). Preparation: Wash 3 leaves thoroughly and boil in 5 glasses of water.. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Get 1 young fruit of mango, wash and eat | Wash 3 leaves thoroughly and boil in 5 glasses of water.
Location & Habitat
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Mangifera indica Linn.
- Local Name
- Manga (Tag.)
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Collected By
- Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
- Date Collected
- Nov 15, 2018