Mango tree

The mango tree (Mangifera indica) is a plant from the genus Mangos (Mangifera) within the sumac family (Anacardiaceae). The mango tree is native to tropical Asia, Africa and South America.
The evergreen mango tree grows to a height of up to 45 meters. The ripe mango fruit weighs up to 3 kg. The edible, peeled fruit, mango, has a strong aromatic-sweet scent and taste. The by-products such as peel and leaves have been shown in clinical studies to have antidiabetogenic effects, reduce obesity and improve cardiovascular diseases.

Phytotherapy see under Mango.

Cosmetics industry: Mangifera indica extract (INCI) and mango butter

The extracts from the pulp as well as from the seeds of the mango fruit are used in cosmetic formulations.

Mangifera indica extract (INCI) is the extract from the pulp of the mango fruit.

Mangifera indica seed oil (INCI) is the oily extract (known as mango butter ) from the seeds of the mango fruit.

The rind of the fruit contains tannins and up to 10% mangiferine, a yellow dye.

1. Duarte LG et al. (2025) Mango (Mangifera indica L.) By-products in Food Processing and Health Promotion. Nutr Rev. 1;83(7):1290-1313. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuae214. PMID: 39903188.