1. Digestive Health

• Use: Mango bark and leaves are used to treat diarrhea, dysentery, and stomach upsets.
• Example: In Kamba communities, bark decoctions are taken to relieve stomach cramps and diarrhea.

2. Respiratory Conditions

• Use: Leaf infusions are used to treat coughs, bronchitis, and asthma.
• Example: Among the Luo, boiled mango leaves are inhaled or drunk to ease chest congestion.

3. Wound Healing and Skin Conditions

• Use: Bark and sap are applied to wounds, boils, and insect bites.
• Example: In Kikuyu traditional medicine, bark paste is used to treat skin infections.

4. Fever and Malaria

• Use: Decoctions of bark or leaves are used to reduce fever and manage malaria symptoms.
• Example: In Western Kenya, mango bark is part of herbal blends for malaria treatment.

5. Oral Health

• Use: Twigs are used as chewing sticks to clean teeth and strengthen gums.
• Example: In coastal Kenya, mango twigs are commonly used as natural toothbrushes.

6. Reproductive Health

• Use: Used to treat menstrual disorders and infertility.
• Example: Among the Maasai, mango bark is included in herbal remedies for regulating menstruation.

7. Food and Nutrition

• Use: Ripe fruits are consumed for their vitamin-rich content; unripe fruits used in pickles and chutneys.
• Example: Mango juice is a common traditional refreshment across Kenya.

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