Mango is one of the popular fruits in the world due to its attractive color, delicious taste and excellent nutritional properties. Known for its sweet fragrance and flavor, the mango has delighted the senses for more than 4000 years. A celebrated fruit, mango, now produced in most of the tropical parts of the globe.

Friday, December 29, 2017

What is mangiferin?

It is xanthonoid found in mangoes. Mangiferin (1,3,6,7 – tetrahydroxyxanthone –C2- β- D-glucoside) is synthesized in leaves and remains stored at bark. During flushing, mangiferin is mobilized into the growing region and is utilized forming new shoots and leaves.

Mangiferin commonly used as antioxidant for medical purposes. Mangiferin from the leaves has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory, diuretic, chloretic and cardiotonic activities and displays a high antibacterial activity against gram positive bacteria.

It has been recommended as a drug in preventing dental plaques. Mangiferin shows antiviral effect against type I herpes simplex virus which could be useful in anti-herpes ointments. Mangiferin also has shown anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-atherogenic properties.

In addition, the chemical structure of mangiferin strongly favors iron chelation - a property that enhances its antioxidant properties.
What is mangiferin?

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