While most of you might love eating mangoes, are you aware of the mango leaves benefits as well? Most often than not, it’s just the mango fruit we are obsessed with, given its delicious taste and multiple preparations. However, mango leaves are also rich in medicinal and healing properties.

The mango leaves are reddish or purplish when tender and new, and grow into a dark green color and have a pale underside. These leaves are rich in vitamin C, B and A. They are also rich in various other nutrients. The mango leaves have powerful antioxidant properties as they have a high content of flavonoids and phenols

The mango leaves are very useful for treating diabetes. Animal studies suggest that the tender leaves of the mango tree contain phytochemicals, which may help in treating diabetes (2). The leaves are dried and powdered, or used as an infusion to treat the same. It may also help in treating diabetic angiopathy and diabetic retinopathy (3). Mango tea leaves are very good for this purpose. Soak the leaves in a cup of water overnight.