Method of Propagation: Grafting or seed propagation
Part used for Propagation: Mango scion + tree, or seeds
Edible Parts
Edible Parts: Bark & Fruits
Can be Eaten Raw: Yes
Method of Consumption
Raw: Yes
Ripe: Yes
Both Raw & Ripe: Yes
Dangerous Form to Consume: N/A
As Food: Unripe fruit is pickled or eaten raw; ripe fruit is eaten fresh, made into juice, smoothie, pulp, etc.
As Medicine: Mango leaf has antimicrobial properties; tree juice helps relieve heat stroke; fruit pulp helps with snake bites and rabid dog bites.
Cooking Method: Unripe fruit is pickled or eaten raw; ripe fruit is eaten fresh, and made into juice, smoothie, pulp, etc.
Preservation / Curing Technique: Drying for Later Consumption
Does Require Another Plants to be cooked together: N/A
Souring Agents Required: N/A
Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
Nutritional Benefit: Contains vitamin A and vitamin C.
Medicinal Benefit: Antimicrobial properties; helps with snake and dog bites; helps relieve heat stroke.
Tribal Wisdom
Tribal Wisdom: Mango leaf has antimicrobial properties; tree juice helps relieve heat stroke; fruit pulp helps with snake bites and rabid dog bites.
Recipes / Usage
Tribal Recipe / Usage: Aamras:
Peel and chop the mango, then blend it with milk/water and sugar if desired until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, add flavoring like ground ginger, cardamom powder, or saffron. Chill the aamras for an hour in the fridge before serving. When serving, add a teaspoon of ghee to each individual bowl.
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Amba / आंबा / Mango / Mangifera indica L.
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