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Mangoes

Mango is a fleshy sweet fruit growing on Mango trees mainly in South Asia. It is a tropical fruit and that comes in as many as 1000 varieties. It is also known as King of Fruits. It can be eaten raw or ripe. Unripe mangoes are very sour.

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What family is the mango in?

Mangoes belong to the genus, Mangifera. It belongs to the family of Anacardiaceae.

What is Collective noun for mangoes?

There is no standard collective noun for the noun 'mangoes', however, collective nouns are an informal part of language, any noun that suits the context can function as a collective noun. We can borrow standard collective nouns from other similar things, for example:

  • a grove of mangoes (trees)
  • a bushel of mangoes (fruit)

Are mangoes have viral diseases?

Yes, mango trees can be affected by various viral diseases such as Mango Malformation Disease, Mango Sudden Death Syndrome, and Mango Decline. These diseases can have a significant impact on mango production and quality if not managed properly.

Did ancient Egyptians eat mango's?

Mangoes were unknown in that part of he world until the 10th Century CE.

What is included in a Mango Chutney?

For the Green Mango chutney ,the Raw Mango pulp is crushed with,green chilli, sugar, mint,spices & salt. For the ripe mango chutney ,the pulp is boiled with sugar, red chilli, spices & salt.

What do mango have hair or string?

Mangoes do not have hair, but they do have a fibrous texture that some people describe as "stringy." This fibrous material is more prominent in certain varieties of mangoes, particularly when they are not fully ripe. These fibers can sometimes be found around the seed and in the flesh, contributing to the fruit's unique mouthfeel.

What are some common uses of mango wood?

The tropical mango tree which produces the mango fruit is also a source of valuable wood. The wood is similar to teak and is made into furniture. Although not suitable for bowls to be used for food storage or consumption, the wood is used for decorative objects for the home. It is also used for shipping crates, plywood, and lumber for building purposes.

Why is it that not all mango tree can bear fruit?

because trees have genders, if your tree is a male it will not bear fruit but if it is female it will bear.

How can you mail a box of mangoes from California to your daughter in England?

Before you attempt this you MUST contact the US and/or UK Border Control Authorities as there are very specific regulations on the exporting of food products especially those with seeds through the postal system. In many cases the Border control will destroy any incoming item which has a potential of bringing with it disease or parasites.

Where does mango shaped space take place?

I think it takes place in Northern Illinois

Where does mango tree grow?

"The mango is native to South Asia, from where it has been distributed worldwide to become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics. It is the national fruit of India,[1]Pakistan and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh." (From Wikipoedia).

The mango is one of my favorite fruit, speciffically the Atolfo mango. I love it best when it is partially ripe and has a wonderful sweet and sour flavour.

An interesting thing about the mango is it has the same substance in it's skin as poison ivy, The substance is urushiol. The mango and poison ivy are from the same family. It is only the skin of the mango that has urushiol. The pulp is free of this substance. I am not allergic, and poison ivy has little effect on me, but I notice when I handle and eat a mango right off the rind, I get a slightly itchy, burning sensation on my lips, and this would be the urushiol.

In which month mangoes are ripe?

Mangoes are tropical fruits and years ago they would normally be ripe around the hottest months of the year say from June to September in the Caribbean. In recent years with hybrid varieties and possible climate change, we now have some varieties ripening throughout the year.

What are the benefits of mango leaves?

Leaves (immature):Moisture 78.2%;

Protein 3.0%; Fat 0.4%;

Carbohydrates 16.5%; Fiber 1.6%; Ash

1.9%; Calcium 29 mg/100 g;

Phosphorus 72 mg; Iron 6.2 mg;

Vitamin A (carotene) 1,490 I.U.;

Thiamine 0.04 mg; Riboflavin 0.06

mg; Niacin 2.2 mg; Ascorbic Acid 53

mg/100g

Diabetes:

The tender leaves of the mango tree

are considered useful in diabetes.

An infusion is prepared from fresh

leaves by soaking them overnight in

water and squeezing them well in

water before filtering it in the

morning. This infused water should

be taken every morning to control

early diabetes. As an alternative to

infusion. Leaves can be dried in the

shade, powdered and preserved. Half

a teaspoonful of this powder should

be taken twice a day, in the morning

and evening.

Diarrhea:

The mango seeds are valuable in

diarrhea. The seeds should be

collected during the mango season,

dried in the shade and powdered and

stored for use as medicine. It

should be given in doses of about

one and a half gram to two grams

with or without honey. Juice of

fresh flowers when taken with one or

two teaspoonful of curds, is also

valuable in diarrhea.

Female Disorders:

Mango seeds are considered useful in certain disorders connected with womens reproductive organs. A teaspoonful, of the paste of the decorticated kernel of mango is applied inside the vagina to cure leucorrhoea, Vaginitis, and relaxed walls due to multiple pregnancies. Its use half an hour before conjugal union gives a virgin feeling and acts as a safe contraceptive. This has been tried many times with gratifying results.

Juice of the fresh mango bark is also valuable in heavy bleeding during menstruation, i.e. menorrhagia, leucorrhoea, mucus and pus discharges from the uterus and bleeding or haemorrhages from uterus. The juice is given with the addition of white of an egg or some mucilage-a kind of vegetable glue obtained from plant and a little opium in these diseases. In the alternative, a mixture of 10 ml. of a fluidextract of the bark and 120 ml. of water is given in doses of a teaspoonful every hour or two.

Other Uses:

Seed kernels:After soaking and drying to 10% moisture content, the kernels are fed to poultry and cattle. Without the removal of tannins, the feeding value is low. Cuban scientists declare that the mineral levels are so low mineral supplementation is needed if the kernel is used for poultry feed, for which purpose it is recommended mainly because it has little crude fiber.

Seed fat:Having high stearic acid content, the fat is desirable for soap-making. The seed residue after fat extraction is usable for cattle feed and soil enrichment.

Bark:The bark possesses 16% to 20% tannin and has been employed for tanning hides. It yields a yellow dye, or, with turmeric and lime, a bright rose-pink.

Gum:A somewhat resinous, red-brown gum from the trunk is used for mending crockery in tropical Africa. In India, it is sold as a substitute for gum arabic.

Medicinal Uses:Dried mango flowers, containing 15% tannin, serve as astringents in cases of diarrhea, chronic dysentery, catarrh of the bladder and chronic urethritis resulting from gonorrhea. The bark contains mangiferine and is astringent and employed against rheumatism and diphtheria in India. The resinous gum from the trunk is applied on cracks in the skin of the feet and on scabies, and is believed helpful in cases of syphilis.

Mango kernel decoction and powder (not tannin-free) are used as vermifuges and as astringents in diarrhea, hemorrhages and bleeding hemorrhoids. The fat is administered in cases of stomatitis. Extracts of unripe fruits and of bark, stems and leaves have shown antibiotic activity. In some of the islands of the Caribbean, the leaf decoction is taken as a remedy for diarrhea, fever, chest complaints, diabetes, hypertension and other ills. A combined decoction of mango and other leaves is taken after childbirth."

Mango is considered the undisputed and uncrowned king of all fruits. Mango is found all over India and many regions of the world. Mango's taste is sweet and little sour and is very nourishing. Mango is mentioned in ancient scripts for its great nutritive value. Raw Mango is sour and stringent ripe Mango is extremely tasty and nutritive. According to Hakeem Hashmi, reputed unani physician, a normal size Mango is more nourishing for the human body than butter or almonds. It strengthens and invigorates all the nerves tissues, muscles in the brain, heart and other parts of the body. It cleans the body of the filth within and is an ideal antidote for all toxic effects inside the body. Mango also provides sufficient resistance to fight any gems and afflictions. Every part of Mango tree root stems barks the blossoms; raw and ripe Mango and seeds all have curative and medicinal properties.

Mental Weakness:Taking half cup sweet Mango juice with 25 grams curd and itsp. Ginger juice 2 or 3 times a day controls loose motions. Boil 20 grams powder of Mango bark in a litter of water and reduce it to 250 gram. Taking this decoction with 1 gram of black salt cures diarrhoea.

Dysentery:Taking half teaspoon of ground powder of Mango leaves dried in shade with water 2 or 3 times a day stops dysentery.

Teeth Problems:Using the powder of dried Mango seeds as tooth paste, strengthens the gums and helps in curing dental problems foul smell pyorrhoea.

How much will it cost to grow 100 mangoes?

it will cost you aprox metly the price you charge every night timed by ten equalling a £600 per mango soo aprox £6000000

Is zest tangerine mango bath bar still being made?

Yes, the bar is still being made. However, in Ohio, where I live, it is very difficult to find. I have had some luck ordering products made by Zest online at drugstore.com They seem to have a large variety of Zest products available for purchse.

What do farmers do when they gather mangoes that are not fully ripe?

they place them in a closed room and add CO2 which increases the production of etilen (a plant hormon) which speeds up ripening. with this method one can pick the fruit early, saving water and fertilizer, or over a long period (due to labor constraints) and store the ruit for longer. all one needs to do is ripen it before selling.