Mangifera, Mango Mango–Amra, Rasaal, Sahakar (Ayurveda)–Aam, Anba, Ambaj (Unani)–Mang Guo (TCM)Mango kernel:–Amra Beej (Ayurveda)–Khasta Aam (Unani)–a bras  ཨ་འབྲས (Tibetan)–Mang Guo He (TCM) Flora Sinensis, Boym, 1653 Flore d’Amérique, Denisse, 1843-1846 Mango kernel for sale at the Chengdu Medicine Market (Adam, 2016) Botanical name: Mangifera indica, M. persiciformis Parts used: Kernel Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Sweet, Sour Classifications: 4c. CARDIACN. Yang Tonic Uses: KERNEL:1. Warms and Strengthens the Kidneys:-increases strength and Semen-urinary diseases with deficiency-Diabetes (see research)-also, for Night-blindness and premature wrinkling of the skin (Tibet)2. Strengthens Stomach, Increases Qi:-increases Digestive Heat-Vomiting, Diarrhea (decoction with Honey); some recommended them roasted for Diarrhea-Reduces Food Stagnation, good for Constipation-weakness; strengthens the Immune system-increases weight3. Strengthens the Heart-classed as a medicine to strengthen the Heart in Ayurveda4. Kills Worms:-20–30 grains are given for Worms5. Externally:-topically for Dandruff-paste with Honey and Camphor for relaxed vaginaFRUIT:-unripe fruit is astringent and Sour, used for Obesity, Hemoptysis (Sushruta)-juice of ripe fruit with Honey for Spleen swelling and to promote digestion; it is refrigerant Dose: Seed in Powder: 1–2 grams (API) Substitute: Seeds of Millettia pachycarpa have been used as a substitute in Tibetan Medicine. Preparation: The Seeds are sometimes roasted for Diarrhea. Main Combinations: The Three Seeds…

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