Mangoes can be used to relieve wet cough (cough with mucus or sputum), chronic sore throat and hoarseness.
Mango is one of the famous tropical fruits. Mangoes contain various kinds of nutrients, including sugar, protein, crude fiber, and so on. The fruit is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C.
Mangiferin in Mangoes Eliminates Mucus and Relieves Cough
The enzymes of mangoes, such as magneferin, katechol oxidase and lactase, are an ideal antidote for all toxic effects inside the body. They provide also sufficient resistance to fight any germs and afflictions. Studies have identified a variety of potential pharmacology associated with mangiferin including antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. Mangoes are effective in treating the bronchial congestion and relieving the coughs. Mangoes contain a large number of mangiferin, which has the effect of eliminating phlegm and relieving cough. In addition, it is also very effective in the prevention and treatment of asthma.
How to Use Mangoes to Treat Cough and Chronic Sore Throat
1. Mango for cough with mucus (sputum)
– Prepare mango 50 grams, sugar 25 grams and green tea 1 gram.
– Use a sharp knife and cut around the core of the mango to remove the flesh (keep the skin on). Chop the mango flesh and skin into small pieces.
– Boil the mango in 400 ml water for 3 minutes, add the green tea and sugar.
– Drink it after cooled.
2. Mango for chronic sore throat and hoarseness
– Prepare 1-2 mangoes.
– Remove mango’s core by slicing around the core, and cut the mango flesh and skin into pieces.
– Boil the mango in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes to make a decoction.
– Drink it as a tea.
Precautions and Warnings When Using Mangoes
1. Do not eat mangoes if you are allergic to the fruit.
2. Mangoes are effective in treating cough with mucus. In other words, the fruit eliminates phlegm and relieves wet cough. But if you have dry cough, do not use it.
