With pink new leaf development and producing edible crops of sweet juicy fruits , the mango ( Mangifera indica ) is an cosmetic fruit Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree of tropic fame . A phallus of the cashew family , Anacardiaceae , it is related to envenom common ivy ( Rhus radicans ) , and reveals that the sap of mango ’s stems , leaves and fruit skin take a toxic irritant that causes dermatitis .

Anacardiaceae

The cashew kinsfolk , Anacardiaceae , includes roughly 70 genus , or botanical groupings , across the world that portion out standardised flower structure . Mostly found growing in the tropics , there are some species in moderate regions . Some member of this plant life family are known to secrete a resiny sap that can cause balmy to severe allergic peel and/or sassing reaction when touched or locate in the lip .

curb phenolic nub , such as alkyl catechols or alykl resorcinol , that may be insoluble in water , contact with the sap can cause contact dermatitis . Reaction to these essence varies per somebody . Poison ivy ( Rhus radicans , formerly Toxicodendron radicans ) , cashew nut ( Anacardium occidentale ) , some sumac ( Rhus spp . ) and Brazilian common pepper tree diagram ( Schinus molle ) are plants in Anacardiaceae that are known to cause hypersensitive skin reactions . Mango ( Mangifera indica ) also contains irritants that may lead to contact dermatitis .

Toxins in the Mango

The toxins in the mango tree plant are distributed in its milklike sap . It stop mangiferen , pitchy pane , mangiferic dose , and the resinol , mangiferol . Contact with cutting stems , leaves will directly expose people to the sap . However , depending on the level of sensitivity , merely touch the foliage or skin of the mango fruit can cause a efflorescence and discomfort in some individuals . However , the eatable bod of the mango tree itself lacks the toxic and get at phenolic marrow that are present in the fruit ’s hide .

Effects of Exposure

After touching the sap , folio or yield skin , a red skin rash on the skin is the common chemical reaction in sensitive people . It appear immediately in irritant link dermatitis , but if sensitised contact dermatitis , the rash does not seem for 1 - 2 day after the exposure . Blistering may occur or a raise crimson roseola called hives may build up in extreme cases of predisposition . Overall , the pelt will rub and have a burning sensation that is the beginning of annoyance .

Irritant link dermatitis usually affects the hands , which have been exposed by rest in or dipping into a container ( sink , pailful , tub ) bear the irritant . Thus , paring tongue handles or shaking the hand of multitude who have peeled mango skins or pruning foliage or branch of the Mangifera indica tree can be a source of dermatitis .

Avoiding Exposure

multitude with soft hypersensitivity to mango hide toxins can skin the skin while hold out latex paint mitt , making certain in the clean - up process no pelt peels or other sap - laced utensil touch their peel . Thoroughly wash hand with warm soapy water .

Highly susceptible someone should just avoid affecting mangoes . The flesh of mango does not contain the knotty phenolic substances so you may still enjoy the fruit , peculiarly if canned or machinate by someone else .

Medicinal Uses

Historically , nearly all role of the Mangifera indica plant life have been employed for medicative purposes in eastern Asia . The barque is an astringent , used to treat diarrhea and hemorrhages . The foliage alleviates coughs , tegument pique and tooth aching . The heyday are arrogate to be an aphrodisiac and also repel mosquitoes .

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