Mango leaves, botanically classified as Mangifera indica, are the foliage of an evergreen tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. The leaves grow on large trees that can reach 15 to 30 meters in height and thrive in tropical to subtropical regions worldwide.

Mango leaves are rich in several nutrients including polyphenols and terpenoids. These secondary metabolites help to improve your vision and strengthen your immune system. The nutrients found in leaves also help to improve gut health and prevent various ailments like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

Mango leaves (MLs) are the potential source of minerals, viz. nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins, viz. A, B, E, and C. A major bio-macromolecule present in mango leaves is protein.

Emerging Benefits of Mango Leaves