mango leaves helps in the treatment of kidney and gall stones, among
others.
Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr Bamidele said
that consumption of mango leaves also helps in the treatment of many health
conditions.
According to him, Mango leaves contain
vitamins C, A and B as well as vital minerals such as Copper, Potassium and
Magnesium.
He explained that the leaves could be boiled to be taken as
water or dried into powder form to be used in any food or drink. He added that
for medicinal purposes, the use of young and tender leaves was best for optimal
benefits.
Dr Bamidele noted that the consumption of the leaves helps
prevent and regulate diabetes, lowers blood pressure, fights restlessness and
stops hiccups.
the mango tree contain tannins called anthocyanidins that may help in treating
early diabetes.
“Soak the leaves in a cup of water overnight, strain and
drink this water to help relieve the symptoms of diabetes. It also helps in
treating hyperglycemia.
“It also help to lower blood pressure as they
have hypotensive properties that helps in strengthening the blood vessels and
treat the problem of varicose veins.
“People suffering from restlessness
due to anxiety, should add few mango leaves to their bathing water. This helps
in relaxing and refreshing the body.
“Daily intake of a finely grounded
powder of mango leaves with water kept in a tumbler overnight helps in breaking
kidney and gall bladder stones as well as flush them out.
“Put some mango
leaves in warm water, close the container with a lid, and leave it overnight.
Next morning filter the water and drink this concoction on an empty
stomach.
“Regular intake of this infusion flushes out toxins from the
body and keeps the stomach clean.”
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