Krishna Institute

Of Pharmacy

Medicinal Plant

Madhuca longifolia

English: Mahua
ગુજરાતી: મહુડો

A multipurpose tree known for its edible flowers, oil-rich seeds, and wide use in tribal medicine and nutrition.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Madhuca longifolia

Common Name: Mahua

Local Name: મહુડો

Family: Sapotaceae

Traditional Uses

  • Flower liquor
  • Skin disorders
  • Energy tonic

Properties

  • Nutrient-rich
  • Hepatoprotective
  • Antimicrobial

Academic Importance

Understanding this plant's role in pharmaceutical education and research

Educational Value

  • Ethnobotany teaching
  • Pharmacology notes
  • Field identification

Research Applications

  • Nutraceutical studies
  • Hepatic research
  • Bioactive extraction
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