Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) - Herbal Remedy for Respiratory Disorders

• Botanical Name - Madhuca longifolia
• Family Name - Sapotaceae
• Other Name - Mahua

Uses of Mahua

• Headache
• Rheumatism
• Piles
• Constipation
• Hemorrhoids
• Hair problems
• Ulcer
• Cough
• Cold
• Respiratory Problems
• Diabetes
• Burning sensations
• Weakness

How to Use in Different Diseases?

• Mahuwa oil has emollient properties and is used in skin disease. Rheumatism and headache.
• It is also a laxative and considered useful in habitual constipation, piles and hemorrhoids and as an emetic.
• Tribals also used it as an illuminant and hair problems.
• Madhuka is a good vishaghna.
• Bark is used for rheumatism ulcers and diabetes mellitus.
• Flowers are used in cough cold and bronchitis.
• Madhuka is astringents, laxative tonic aphrodisiac and stimulant. It is useful is burning sensation in body, debility emaciation.
• Madhuca is a large tree popularly known as butter tree.
• The bark of this tree possesses anti-diabetic properties and helps lower blood sugar in diabetics.

Parts Used

Whole plant

Dose

Oil - Twice daily

Preparations

Oil