Indian Mango (Mangifera indica)

Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango tree, is a widely cultivated tropical fruit tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Native to South Asia, it has become naturalized across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide due to its delicious fruit and versatile uses. Beyond its culinary importance, the tree holds a long history in traditional medicine, where its leaves, bark, fruit, and seed kernels are valued for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive-supporting properties. Revered for both nourishment and healing, Mangifera indica remains one of the most culturally and medicinally significant trees in the tropics.