Fresh mango leaves are orange-pink and rust in color when young and turns dark green when reaches maturity. In India, the leaves are commonly used as wedding decorations and religious ceremonies.

The tender leaves are also said to have medicinal uses such as aiding early stages of diabetes. Soak the fresh leaves in water overnight and squeeze them well in water before taking out. Drink the infused water every morning and it may help control early diabetes.

The leaves can also be dried in the shade then turned into powder. Take half a teaspoonful of the powder twice a day, morning and night time.