Mangoes are on the market in large quantities during this season. You may store some mangoes at home. Remember to eat them early, otherwise they will go bad easily. In fact, there are taboos on eating mangoes. Do you know what you can’t eat with mangoes? Do you want to eat it? What are the functions and functions of mango? Now let us find out together.

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Mango's aliases: Anluo fruit, lemon fruit, honeydew, Xianggai, etc. Meridian distribution of nature and flavor: cool in nature, sweet and sour in taste; enters the lung, spleen and stomach meridians. Indications: Replenishing the stomach and relieving vomiting, quenching thirst and diuresis. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as thirst and dry throat, loss of appetite, indigestion, dizziness and vomiting, sore throat and hoarse voice, cough with excessive phlegm, and asthma.

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Effects of mango

1. Antivomiting. Eating mango has the effect of clearing the stomach and intestines, and has a certain antiemetic effect on motion sickness and seasickness.

2. Anti-cancer. According to the modern dietary therapy point of view, mango contains a large amount of vitamin A, so it has anti-cancer and anti-cancer effects.

3. Beautify the skin. Since mango contains a lot of vitamins, regular consumption of mango can moisturize the skin.

◆ Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: The immature mango fruit, bark, and stems can inhibit pyogenes and E. coli, etc. The extract of mango leaves also inhibits pyogenes and E. coli, and can treat the human body. Skin and digestive tract infections. ◆Anti-cancer and anti-cancer: Mango fruit contains triacetic acid and polyphenolic compounds such as mango acid and isomangiferous acid, which have anti-cancer pharmacological effects; mango juice can also increase gastrointestinal motility and shorten the residence time of feces in the colon. . Therefore, eating mango is very helpful in preventing and treating colon cancer. ◆Expelling phlegm and relieving cough: The mangiferin contained in mango has the effect of dispelling diseases and relieving cough, and has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on coughs with excessive phlegm and asthma. ◆Reduce cholesterol and triglycerides: The vitamin C content in mango is higher than that of ordinary fruits, ranging from 56.4 to 98.6 mg%. Mango leaves also have a high vitamin C content, and the content will not disappear even if it is heated and processed. characteristics. Regular consumption of mangoes can continuously replenish the body's consumption of vitamin C, reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, and help prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases.

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4. Prevent and treat high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis. Mango contains nutrients, vitamin C, minerals, etc. In addition to its anti-cancer effect, it also has therapeutic effects in preventing arteriosclerosis and hypertension.

5. Prevent and treat constipation. Mango contains a lot of fiber, which can promote defecation and has certain benefits in preventing and treating constipation.

6. Sterilization. Mango leaf extract can inhibit pyogenes, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It also has the effect of inhibiting influenza viruses.

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Side effects of mango

1. Do not eat mango after a full meal. Mangoes should not be eaten in combination with spicy substances such as garlic, which may cause yellowing disease.

2. Due to the high sugar content of mango, patients with diabetes should avoid eating it. Mangoes are poisonous, and those with skin diseases or tumors should avoid eating them.

3. Eating more mangoes can cause allergies, which may damage the kidneys in severe cases. Mango leaves and mango juice can cause dermatitis in people with allergies, so people with allergies should pay attention. After eating, you should wash away the remaining mango juice on the skin around your lips in time to avoid allergic reactions.

In addition, mango is one of the few fruits rich in protein. Eat more and you will feel full.

It should be noted that mangoes are poisonous in nature. If you have skin diseases or tumors, you should avoid eating them. Also, people with allergies should be careful when eating mangoes.

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According to the analysis of the properties and taste of traditional Chinese medicine, mango is a fruit that is flat in nature and sweet in taste, and can quench thirst and promote body fluids. Eating it raw can stop vomiting and cure seasickness. It has the same effect as sour plum. Those who are not used to riding on boats and feel chest tightness after suffering from turbulence may wish to use mango as "medicine". When pregnant women are feeling stuffy and vomiting, they can eat mango pulp or decoct mango in water. The only thing to note is that mangoes are poisonous in nature. If you have skin diseases or tumors, you should avoid eating them.

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Mangoes are poisonous in nature. If you have skin diseases or tumors, you should avoid eating them.

Do not eat mango after a full meal, and do not eat it together with spicy substances such as garlic. Otherwise, it can cause people to develop yellow disease. At present, the mechanism is not clear, but this is a rule of secular experience. talk. According to modern reports, there are cases of nephritis caused by eating too much mango, so be careful.