Am
Mangifera indica
Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango tree, is native to South Asia and widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world. Traditionally, its various parts have been used for their purported medicinal properties, but no specific traditional uses are recorded for this particular plant. Scientific evidence suggests that mango leaf extract can influence the physical and release properties of polymer films when incorporated using supercritical solvent impregnation. Additionally, studies indicate that morphological differences between different mango genotypes do not significantly affect germination or seedling development. Pathogenic fungi from the Lasiodiplodia genus have been identified in mango samples in Mexico, with varying levels of pathogenicity. Fruit growth and yield were found to decline following severe defoliation, though non-structural carbohydrate reserves recovered over time. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Mangifera indica.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The study found that incorporating PHB and PBS into PLA films and impregnating them with mango leaf extract using supercritical solvent impregnation affected color, transparency, opacity, and release kinetics.
- Eight Lasiodiplodia species were identified from mango samples in Mexico, with varying pathogenicity levels.
- Fruit growth and yield declined following severe defoliation, with lasting impacts on reproductive processes despite recovery of non-structural carbohydrate reserves.
- Morphological differences between 'Olour' and 'Kurukkan' mango genotypes had negligible influence on germination, seedling number per stone, and polyembryony.
- The study found that adding 0.2% citric acid and 10% sugar to mango fruit leather increased nutritional content, antioxidant activity, and sensory attributes while improving texture and microbial safety during storage.
- The study optimized ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions for phenolic content and antioxidant activity in green mango peel, achieving good model reliability and predictive capability.
Frequently asked questions
What is Am?
Am (Mangifera indica) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Am?
6 sourced findings are recorded for Am; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that incorporating PHB and PBS into PLA films and impregnating them with mango leaf extract using supercritical solvent impregnation affected color, transparency, opacity, and release kinetics.
How strong is the evidence for Am?
The strongest finding for Am carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Am safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Am in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Am interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Am in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Am?
Am is also known as: мангифера индийская.
Is Am a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Carbohydrate reserve partitioning and reproductive decline following defoliation induced carbon source limitation in mango (Mangifera indica). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Multilocus Phylogenetic Identification and Fruit Pathogenicity of Lasiodiplodia Isolates Obtained from Mango Branches with Dieback and Fruits with Stem-End Rot in Mexico. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Linking fruit and stone morphology with germination and polyembryony in two mango genotypes, Olour and Kurukkan. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Unlocking the impact of citric acid and sugar on the nutritional, physicochemical, microbial and sensorial attributes of mango fruit leathers. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Supercritical Solvent Impregnation of Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-Based Films: Effect of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and Poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) on Loading Capacity, Optical Properties and Release Kinetics of Mango Leaf Extract. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Conditions for Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity in Green Mango Peel Using Response Surface Methodology. literature abstract metadata