Male Netizen Shares Video of Mango Leaves Being Sold for P1,600 Per Kilo in US
A male netizen goes viral online after sharing the video footage of mango leaves being sold for P1,600 per kilogram.
A Facebook user named MJMoCrew has shared video footage of expensive mango leaves being sold at a supermarket in the United States of America. The video garnered various reactions online.
In the video, it can be seen that the male netizen is roaming around the supermarket to buy goods. The blogger and his colleague went to the vegetable section to look for some crops and leaves.
The latter found a pack of mango leaves on the shelves and was surprised after he saw the price. The leaves were being sold for $12.99 per pound or P1,600 per kilogram, which is quite unusual.
In the Philippines, most Filipino people consider this type of leaves as trash and end up dumping them. Many of our countrymen were just picking mango fruits from the tree for human consumption.
However, mango leaves contain numerous health benefits for the body. Leaf extract can be used for several treatments and medications with positive effects on the body’s overall wellness.
“In terms of skin whitening, extracts from young leaves of pico and carabao varieties were most potent in inhibiting tyrosinase, the skin darkening enzyme. On the other hand, among the extracts from the mature leaves, the apple mango exhibited the greatest potency. While these extracts are better whitening agent than the ascorbic acid, such is not the case with kojic acid.” DOST said.
Here are some of its health benefits:
- Supports skin health
- Excellent for hair problems
- Balance the blood sugar level
- Manage high blood pressure
- Treats gall and kidney stones
- Treats stomach ulcers and hiccups
- Helps weight loss
- Contains anti-inflammatory properties
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