Mango Bark Powder / Maamarathu Pattai

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Family: Anacardiaceae

Genus: Mangifera

Binomial name: Mangifera indica

Most people think mango trees are grown only for the fruit. The mango fruits are very sweet and refreshing, so it is the favorite of many people. It is also very healthy because it contains a lot of nutrients that are beneficial for the body.

But other parts of the mango tree like bark, leaves, and roots also have some benefits. The mango tree is also considered an herb in some countries. The mango bark also has various medicinal properties that help to treat some health problems. 

Health Benefits

• Mango barks are very effective in treating diarrhea. It is also used to treat leucorrhea, menorrhea, and bleeding piles.
• The mango bark can also be used to treat boils. Directly applying the paste of the bark on the boils will suppress the boils and heal them from inside.
• Gargling the mango bark extract helps to get better relief from sore throat.
• Some studies prove that mango bark has a good amount of anti-cancer properties, so it also helps to treat some cancer types.
• In some countries, mango barks are used as an antimalarial herb, it helps to treat malaria.