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Pharmaceutical compositions having cardiotonic and diuretic activity, for oral, parenteral or rectal administration, comprise mangiferin having the formula: or its alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle or excipient. Mangiferin, which is the C-glycoside, in the 2-position, of 1, 3, 6, 7-tetrahydroxy-xanthone, is alternatively known as aphloiol, or euxanthogen. The compositions may take the form of tablets, injectable solutions in ampoules, or suppositories, each unit dos |