COMPLETE YOUR SUMMERS THE RIGHT WAY BEING THE MANGO PEOPLE

Facts :

The name ‘mango’ is derived from the Tamil word ‘mangkay’ or ‘man-gay’. When the Portuguese traders settled in Western India they adopted the name as ‘manga’.

The Mango tree plays a sacred role in India; it is a symbol of love and some believe that the Mango tree can grant wishes

In the Hindu culture hanging fresh mango leaves outside the front door during Ponggol (Hindu New Year) and Deepavali.

Blessing to the house.

Hindus may also brush their teeth with mango twigs on holy days ( be sure to rinse well and spit if you try this at home – toxic).

Health Benefits of Mangoes :

Mangoes are rich in per-biotic dietary fiber which help in digestion, vitamins, minerals, and poly-phenolic flavonoid antioxidant compounds.

According to new research study, mango has been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. Several trial studies suggest that poly phenolic anti-oxidant compounds in mango are known to offer protection against breast and colon cancers.


The best part is,it is the only fruit which we can have before its transition of ripening. Hence, a basket of mangoes is considered a gesture of friendship and therefore it is declared as a national fruit of not only India but Pakistan and Philippines and a Mango tree is the National tree of Bangladesh.

Fresh mangoes are a very rich source of potassium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.

Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin, thus helping in curing acnes