NUTRITIONAL IMPORTANCE AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF MANGIFERA INDICA
Journal Title: WORLD JOURNAL PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
The mango fruit obtained from Mangifera indica belonging to the family Anacardiaceae. Mangifera indica is the most popular fruits due to its unique flavour and good nutritional value. It contains various phytochemical like Beta-carotene, quercetin, astragalin and protects the body against free radical damage. It is a good source of vitamins like vitamin A, B and C. It contains different minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorous and iron. It also contains in small quantity citric, tartaric, malic acid. The fruit root, bark, flower, and leaves are used in different disease and have various pharmacological activity like Anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, anticancer, eye diseases, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, antiulcer, antioxidant and anti-hyperglycaemic activity. It is traditionally used in various diseases and disorders like anti-diarrhoeal, dysentery, syphilis, analgesic, and urinary disorders. According to WHO reports in developing countries up to 80% of people use traditional medical therapies against various ailments as the first line of defences. Traditional medical systems have played an imperative role in the healthcare in all societies.
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Mohammad Khushtar
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