Madhuca longifolia is an Indian tropical tree found largely in the central and north Indian plains and forests. It is commonly known as oil-nut, madhūka, madkam, mahuwa, Butter Tree,mahua, mahwa, mohulo, or Iluppai or vippa chettu. The astringent bark extract is used for dental-related problems, rheumatism, and diabetes. Bark Powder also helps to improve vigour and vitality.

A decoction prepared by boiling Mahua bark in water and taken internally can give relief from rheumatism. Research studies have revealed that extracts of mahua bark show significant antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities, which ultimately exacerbates the symptoms of fever, inflammation and pain.

Benefits:

It helps us in preventing and curing the following:

• The bark is astringent and emollient. The astringent bark extract is used for dental-related problems, rheumatism, and diabetes.
• It is used in the treatment of leprosy.
• A decoction of the bark is given to diabetic patients in Nepal.
• The bark is used externally to treat itchy skin and bleeding gums.
• Tannin is obtained from the bark