Mangifera indica
Wound healing, Anti-itching
1% - 3%
The mango leaves are reddish or purplish when tender and new, and grow into a dark green color and have a pale underside. These leaves are rich in vitamin C, B and A. They are also rich in various other nutrients. The mango leaves have powerful antioxidant properties as they have a high content of flavonoids and phenols. Mango leaves are rich in several antioxidants and the vitamin C also helps in reducing the free-radical and oxidative damage on the body. Hence, drinking mango leaf extract also helps in staying younger. In case of a tooth ache, burn a few fried mango leaves and apply the ashes to the tooth which is the cause of the pain. The mango leaf extract can also be used for rinsing the mouth or gargling and it is also an ingredient in a few mouthwashes.