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.
| Published on March 22nd, 2009 | | Posted by admin |
August 19th, 2009 at 11:51 am
This is where google brought me, I guess they are reliable
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:17 am
mangifera indica linn.