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ABSTRACT

Mangifera indica, the herb used in ayurvedic medicine. Mangifera indica belongs to the family Anacardiaceae and the genus Mangifera. M. Indica leaves are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, Mangiferin, phenolic compounds, and other antioxidants such as bioactive compounds. Bioactive compounds present in functional foods and can protect us from diseases. The anti-oxidant properties of many bioactive compounds are important to protect against oxidative stress-related diseases. Mango leaves have been recorded for various medicinal effects such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anthelminthic, antidiabetic and antiallergic, etc. Mangiferin is a chemical component present in mango leaves, selected anthocyanidins including delphinidin, peonidin, and cyanidin, leucoanthocyanins, catechin, and gallic tannins are mangiferin content of mango leaves from about 2-15% depending on variety and geographic source it occurs. Mango leaves extract contains about 60% mangiferin. The additive and synergistic effects of mango-to-bioactive compounds suggest that the fruit has great potential to improve health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. The purpose of this review is to provide information related to mango leaves.

Keywords: Mangifera indica, Bioactive compounds, antioxidant, antidiabetic, gallic tannins

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Exploring the Bioactive Compounds of Mango Leaves as Nutraceutical Agent_compressed.pdf