Mangga ( Mango ) – Scientific name: Mangifera indica Linn.

English: Mango
Tagalog: Manga


Mangga is a fruit tree cultivated throughout the Philippines, and is abundant on Mt. Banahaw. The leaves are used in treatment of diabetes, for chronic diseases of the lungs, for asthma and colds. The flowers are used for diarrhea. The ripe fruit is said to be diuretic, laxative, and useful for constipation. The seed (pit/stone) of Manga is used for diarrhea and is considered anthelmintic. The seeds are also used for treating round worm.

2 Responses to “Mangga ( Mango ) – Scientific name: Mangifera indica Linn.”

  1. CALEB Says:

    This is where google brought me, I guess they are reliable

  2. mary praise reyes Says:

    mangifera indica linn.

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