The mango or Mangifera, a much appreciated exotic fruit, belongs to the Anacardiaceae family. This tropical, sweet, sweet and very orange fruit is a symbol of Nyambaka.
Its tree can grow up to 40 m high, its shade is gentle in the dry season. there are many varieties of mango, of various colors: yellow, green and red.
The mango, for the record :
The mango tree is native to India. It has been cultivated for 4,000 years by Buddhist monks. He is also very popular with Hindus, because it was under a mango tree that Buddha meditated. In addition, the mango tree is a sign of love and friendship for them.
Then it was from the XVIth century that mango arrived in Africa.
the history of mango trees is closely linked to the creation of Nyambaka village
Mango and health, benefits and virtues :
Mango is rich in pro-vitamin A, beta-carotene (4,000 micrograms / 100g), a pigment involved in color vision. Thus mango prevents degeneration of photoreceptors in the elderly. Mango is good for the eyes. Mango also provides an interesting amount of vitamins C (44 mg/ 100g). In particular, it contributes to the body’s defenses and the production of red blood cells.
Mango is recommended as a treatment for scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamins C.
It is also a source of vitamins of group B, pro vitamin A including beta-carotene, iron (1 mg / 100g) which prevents anemia especially in women after menstruation and during pregnancy. But also copper (0.100 mg / 100g) which stimulates the production of red blood cells, oxygen-fixing red blood cells. Other essential minerals such as sodium, magnesium and calcium are provided.
Mango contains antioxidants which fight against free radicals and cellular aging. They also prevent the appearance of cancers, cardiovascular diseases by lowering the level of bad cholesterol.
The mango, beauty tip :
Mango is also a real partner in cosmetology, it takes care of your skin. It has nourishing, moisturizing properties, prevents cellular aging and protects the skin from the sun.
A natural mask for moisturizing the skin: Mix half a mango and mix with a teaspoon of olive oil. Apply to face, leave for 10 min and rinse.
A scrub: Mix half a mango, add to it two tablespoons of honey, and coarse salt. Perfect for removing dead skin.
The butter extracted from the mango kernel is a treasure for your dry and damaged hair. It nourishes them, moisturizes them to the tips.
Use the inner side of the mango skin, to rub on your skin and thus gum, moisturize it and tighten the pores thanks to its astringent properties.
The core of the mango is also a very good exfoliant.
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