Scientific Name : Mangifera indica Linn., Sp. Pl. 200, 1753;
Family: Anacardiaceae
Ayurved Name: Aamra (Bhavprakash),
ESTD by: Kirtikar & Basu.
English Name: Mango
Mango is eaten by all in ways suited to their own taste and perefernces. Traditional healers from western ghats where Mango is most prominent and used in day to day life during its season give an insight towards consumption of this fruit for maximum gain. Mango fruit is considered fit to be consumed only during the Vaishak and Jyesht months of Hindu Calender i.e. between Apil - June. The Mango stalk must be removed and soaked in water overnight in an earthen/ceramic vessel. The next day the pulp if to be eaten raw must be cut and dipped in milk for 1-2 hrs and then consumed. People who suffer from extensive heat and boils must discard this milk and only consume the fruit as the milk saps up the toxins. To enhance flavor one can refrgerate the milk-mango mixture before consumption. In Ayurved though fruits are not recomended to be consumed with milk, Mango makes an exception and the fruit is recommended with it. Hence a Mango milkshake is a good bet. Mango juice is locally known, as Aamras is a very popular delicacy. Aamras must be consumed with ghee and cardamom and preferable from a silver vessel to get its maximum benefit. The Aamras so consumed improves blood quality and is of immense importance to infertile couples as it promotes good Ova and Sperm production. It also helps people suffering from blood disorders like leukemeia and can be used as food for medicine. People suffering from this disorders must make maximum use of this fruit during the months of Vaishakh and Jyeshtha
