Madhuca longifolia is an Indian tropical tree found largely in the central, southern, north Indian plains and forests, Nepal, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. It is commonly known as madhūka, madkam, mahuwa, Butter Tree, mahua, mahwa, mohulo, Iluppai or vippa chettu.Mahua preparations are used for removing intestinal worms, in respiratory infections and in cases of debility and emaciation. The astringent bark extract is used for dental-related problems, rheumatism, and diabetes. Madhuca longifolia flowers seasonally and produces green-fleshy fruits containing three to four seeds.

Madhuca longifolia is an Indian tropical tree found largely in the central, southern, north Indian plains and forests, Nepal, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. It is commonly known as madhūka, madkam, mahuwa, Butter Tree, mahua, mahwa, mohulo, Iluppai or vippa chettu.Mahua preparations are used for removing intestinal worms, in respiratory infections and in cases of debility and emaciation. The astringent bark extract is used for dental-related problems, rheumatism, and diabetes. Madhuca longifolia flowers seasonally and produces green-fleshy fruits containing three to four seeds. Stock Photo
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4859 x 7374 px | 41.1 x 62.4 cm | 16.2 x 24.6 inches | 300dpi

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25 June 2016

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