Mango seeds have a myriad of benefits for health. But unfortunately, mango seeds are often thrown away. Because, indeed not many people know the benefits for health.
Though in addition to being rich in vitamins and minerals, mango seeds also contain bioactive compounds, phenolic, unsaturated fatty acids , and antioxidants that are able to prevent various risks of disease.
Health benefits of mango seeds
Like mangoes that are beneficial because of their vitamin and mineral content, mango seeds also carry various health benefits. Call it controlling blood sugar, preventing stroke, heart disease, maintaining healthy skin, and losing weight, as some of the benefits of mango seeds.
1. Control blood sugar
The first benefit of mango seeds is to reduce blood sugar levels and prevent the risk of diabetes. The content of ethanol extract in mango seeds has antidiabetic properties that effectively reduce blood sugar levels.
In addition, ethanol extract in mango seeds can also change the function of intestinal and liver enzymes, thereby reducing glucose absorption. Consuming mango seed extract can also improve blood circulation and reduce levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body.
2. Preventing stroke and heart disease
Eating mango seeds can also reduce the risk of various diseases due to high blood pressure, such as stroke and heart disease.
The content of antioxidant polyphenols in mango seeds plays a role in reducing levels of bad cholesterol, fighting free radicals and reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease.
3. Prevent cancer
The antioxidant content in mango seeds such as phytochemicals and gallic acid, has an antipoliferative effect and serves to reduce the risk of breast cancer in women.
4. Reducing inflammation
Mango seeds also contain phenolic compounds that function as antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. With these anti-inflammatory properties, mango seeds can also relieve pain due to bee stings and scorpions. To use it, mango seeds can be processed into powder, paste or ointment, and applied to the skin that needs it.
5. Prevent diarrhea
The next benefit of mango seeds is preventing diarrhea. Mango seed extract has antimicrobial properties that function to inhibit the growth of Streptococcus aereus bacteria. One of these pathogenic bacteria can cause various diseases, such as diarrhea.
Mango seeds that have been mashed can also be used as a medicine to cure diarrhea. The fine mango seed powder is consumed using honey for 2-3 times a day.
6. Maintain healthy skin
The high antioxidant content in mango seeds is also useful for maintaining healthy skin. Antioxidants in mango seeds are believed to reduce acne, wrinkles and age spots on the skin.
To feel the efficacy of mango seeds on the skin, you can process it into a paste or scrub in the following ways:
- Dry mango seeds in the hot sun.
- Mash the mango seeds into a fine powder.
- Mix the mango seed powder with tomato juice until it becomes a paste mixture.
- Apply the paste to the face or other areas of the skin and let it sit for a few minutes.
- This paste applied to the skin can lift blackheads, dead skin cells, and zits.
- This light, natural scrub made from mango seeds can be used daily.
In addition to maintaining healthy skin, mango seed paste can also be used as a lip balm. Because the antioxidant content in mango seeds is able to regenerate skin cells.
7. Maintain healthy hair
Mango seeds can also be used to increase hair growth, reduce dandruff and prevent gray hair growth. Oil processed from mango seeds can strengthen hair follicles and prevent hair loss.
To make butter from mango seeds, you can peel the outer layer of mango seeds and mix them with olive oil, coconut oil or mustard oil. Store this mixture in a bottle and dry in the sun for one week, before applying it to the hair.
8. Maintain dental health
Pasta prepared from mango seeds is also useful for maintaining healthy teeth. How to use it exactly like the use of toothpaste.
9. Lose weight
In addition to lowering cholesterol levels, mango seed extract can function to control glucose and fat content, so it is good to be used for weight loss.
10. Prevents worm disease
The content of tannin, saponin and flavonoid compounds in mango seeds can kill intestinal worms. Therefore, consuming mango seed extract can reduce various risks of health problems due to intestinal worms.
Notes
When you want to process it for use, clean the mango seeds first. In addition, if you experience allergic reactions or other side effects after consuming mango seeds or using them in various forms, such as ointments, consult a doctor.
