Fruits
Mango
芒果Nutritional Value
4 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Mango nourishes Stomach Yin, supports fluid production, eases thirst and nausea, and benefits Lung Yin for dry cough. That said, it is among the most damp-generating of the tropical fruits in AHM and is best avoided altogether in patients with damp constitutions, phlegm-related patterns, or certain skin conditions. For those with appropriate constitutions, its sour-sweet flavor can support Spleen-Stomach function when eaten in reasonable amounts.
Mango contains mangiferin, a C-glucosylxanthone with well-documented anti-inflammatory properties that inhibit multiple inflammatory pathways, reinforcing its AHM role in tonifying Qi, supporting digestion, and clearing Heat.
Contraindications
Highly damp-forming — avoid in damp, phlegm, or skin conditions with damp-heat. Avoid excess.
Clinically authored and reviewed by Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill, DAOM, AP, Dipl. OM. Cross-referenced against American Dragon Herbs and classical AHM sources. For educational purposes only — consult a qualified AHM practitioner for personalised advice.