Mango Leaves

In Jamaica we have mango trees all over the place, did you know that mango trees are considered sacred in India. The fruit is a symbol of love, purity and fertility. According to the ancient believers, mango leaves symbolize life .

In parts of South America a tea of the leaves are used for coughs and bronchitis.  Also used to stop diaherra , prevent insomnia  and high blood pressure( will lower blood pressure which can also be dangerous so be careful ). Other countries use a tea from the skins to wash infected skin and external sores. 

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