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Madhuca longifoliaFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Madhuca longifolia Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Ericales Family: Sapotaceae Genus: Madhuca Species: M. longifolia Binomial name Madhuca longifolia (J.Konig) J.F.Macbr. Madhuca longifolia, commonly known as mahwa or mahua (Hindi: ), is an Indian tropical tree found largely in the central and north Indian plains and forests. It is a fast-growing tree that grows to approximately 20 and belongs to the family Sapotaceae. Maharashtra. It is considered holy by many tribal communities because of its usefulness. to manufacture soap or detergents. The seed cakes obtained after extraction of oil constitute very good fertilizer. This drink is also known to affect the animals. including the bark. Kerala. However. The fat (solid at ambient temperature) is used for the care of the skin. as it is not favoured by nontribals. The flowers are used to produce an alcoholic drink in tropical India. Jharkhand. Gujarat and Orissa. Bihar. India The tree is considered a boon by the tribals who are forest dwellers and keenly conserve this tree.meters in height. It is adapted to arid environments. M. possesses evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage. conservation of this tree has been marginalized. Madhya Pradesh. The product is often used in sweets and chocolates under the name "illipe". flowers and wood. depending on maturity).[2]Several parts of the tree.[1] Contents [hide]         1 Uses 2 Mahuwa flowers 3 Oil 4 Other names 5 Different views and aspects of M. are used for their medicinal properties. and as a vegetable butter. longifolia in Hyderabad. latifolia 6 References 7 External links 8 Bibliography [edit]Uses It is cultivated in warm and humid regions for its oleaginous seeds (producing between 20 and 200 kg of seeds annually per tree. Uttar Pradesh. It can also be used as a fuel oil. being a prominent tree in tropical mixed deciduous forests in India in the states of Chhattisgarh. longifolia var.[3] . "[1] [edit]Other names .452 Fatty acid composition (acid.Mahuwa is an essential drink for tribal men and women during celebrations.0. which produces tassar silk (tussah).3 Trifed. the flower of M.[1] They are also fermented to produce the alcoholic drink mahuwa.The leaves of Madhuca indica (= M. linoleic (c18:2) : 14.7. a country liquor. Government of India reports: "Mahuwa oil has emollient properties and is used in skin disease. However. a web site of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. longifolia) are fed on by the moth Antheraea paphia. The saying "aalai illaa oorukku iluppaip poo charkkarai" indicates when there is no cane sugar available.[6] The main ingredients used for making it are chhowa gud (granular mollasses) and dried mahuwa flowers. Tribals of Bastar in Chattisgarh and Orissa. Santhals of Santhal Paraganas (Jharkhand) and tribals of North Maharashtra consider the tree and the mahuwa drink as part of their cultural heritage. oleic (c18:1) : 37. a form of wild silk of commercial importance in India. %) : palmitic (c16:0) : 24. stearic (c18:0) : 22.5. rheumatism and headache. Tamil tradition cautions that excessive use of this flower will result in imbalance of thinking and may even lead to lunacy.[4] The Tamils have several uses for M. longifolia can be used. It is also a laxative and considered useful in habitual constipation.[5] [edit]Mahuwa flowers The mahuwa flower is edible and is a food item for tribals. piles and haemorrhoids and as an emetic. Tribals also used it as an illuminant and hair fixer. as it is very sweet. Mahua [edit]Oil   Refractive index: 1. They are used to make syrup for medicinal purposes. longifolia (iluppai in Tamil). F. tittinam.[1] [edit]Different views and aspects of M. The names B. tittinam  Synonymous names for this tree in some of the Indian states are mahua and mohwa in Hindi-speaking belt. Other botanical names: Bassia longifolia L. mahwa. mahua. madhuca India: moha. latifolia (Roxb)) M. ippa (Telugu: ఇప్ప) in Andhra Pradesh.) F. illupei or in Tamil. kulilgam. illuppai. India . mavagam. kuligam.Chev. poonam and ilupa in Kerala (Malayalam) andmahula. madurgam. arbre à beurre. illuppai.) J. bassie. moha and modgi in Orissa (Oriya). F.. longifolia Vernacular names:    English: honey tree. M. latifolia  Fruit in Narsapur. B.Muell..) A. Illipe latifolia (Roxb. mahula. longifolia var. mowa. butter tree French: illipe. Medak district. (=B. mahuda in Gujarat. mowrah  Sri Lanka: mi. nattiluppai.Macbr. latifolia (Roxb. latifolia are illegitimate. mavagam. ippe or hippe in Karnataka (Kannada). longifolia and B.. madhuca. maduragam. nattiluppai.  Varieties:    M. latifolia Roxb. longifolia var. longifolia var. moa. latifolia (Roxb.. Mahula in Oriya and maul in Bengal. mahwa.) Note: the authentic genus Bassia is in the Chenopodiaceae.. Gmel. mohua. Madhuca indica J. Illipe malabrorum (Engl. mahwa and mohwro inMahar ashtra. India . India  Tree in Hyderabad.India  Trunk in Narsapur. Fruit with leaves inNarsapur. Medak district. India  Tree in Hyderabad. India  Tree in Narsapur. Medak district. Medak district. 4.Madhya Pradesh [2] [edit]References a b c d 1.nic. Mahuwa. Government of India 2. Product profile. Trifed.Patil.in/productdetails.asp#p7.niscair. ^ [1] . Ministry of Tribal Affairs. et al.A.asp?productid=95&id=prod. Mahuwa tree and the aborigines of North Maharashtra. ^ Trunk and disorderly! Herd of 50 drunken elephants ransack village after gulping down 500 LITRES of alcohol in shop 3. D. Tree in Hyderabad.res. India   Leaves in Umaria district. ^ http://trifed. ^ http://www.in/sciencecommunication/ResearchJournals/rejour /npr/npr2k4/npr_sep04. 1983. 1989.     Matthew. E. B. ed.Raamachandran. J. et al. pp38 6.org/publish/ag/0604/june04ag3.htm. Integrated Taxonomic Information System.com/i9show/Mahuwa-59485. The flora of the Tamil Nadu Carnatic.edu/newcrop/FamineFoods/ff_families/SAPOTACE AE. ^ Dr. & D. 1993.hort. Mahuwah [edit]External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Madhuca longifolia  "Madhuca longifolia (J. F. 1980. 2. Ali. Encyclopedia of world timbers. 1991. G. R. OilsByNature.ieindia. J. et al. Pennington.pdf  [edit]Bibliography  WWF India Mahua Boutelje. 2001. J. 1978–1982. Nasir. HERBS OF SIDDHA MEDICINES-The First 3D Book on Herbs. & S.html  Use of Mahua Oil (Madhuca indica) as a Diesel Fuel Extender: http://www.".  Govaerts. K. The genera of the Sapotaceae. An enumeration of the flowering plants of Nepal. The Hindu Mowrah Butter. Herbs of commerce. Auflage. Frodin. names and technical literature. M..com Famine Foods http://www.   Duke. F. McGuffin. Encke. et al. I.    Alternative edible oil from mahua seeds. eds. ^ http://www. 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