Mahua  : You must have heard the name of Mahua, Mahua, full of nutrients, is a gift of nature, which combines health, taste and culture together. Be it the sweetness of its flowers or the medicinal properties of its fruits, Mahua makes our life easier in every form.

Mahua Health Benefits : Hearing the name of Mahua, found in the central and northern regions of India, brings back a sweet fragrance and memories of childhood. Mahua (scientific name: Madhuca longifolia) is a tree whose flowers and fruits are both beneficial for health and lifestyle. This tree not only provides nutrition, but is also deeply involved in traditional medicine and cultural practice. It has been mentioned in many traditional songs and stories.

Mahua beautifies nature

Apart from being a part of health and culture, Mahua also adorns nature because when the buds of mango and bud of Mahua bloom together, it is a sign that spring is about to begin. Mahua flowers fall from the tree throughout the night. Large gardens of Mahua are called "Mauhari", which are now less visible than before.

Mahua is no less than any sweet

Mahua flowers are fragrant and sweet, which contain high sugar (about 50%). Due to this, when eaten fresh, they taste like a sweet and when dried, they become like dry fruits like raisins. Due to their sweetness, dishes are also made from fresh Mahua flowers. Thakuwa, Lapsi, etc. dishes are made by extracting the juice of these sweet flowers and kneading flour in it. "Laata" is made by roasting the dried flowers and pounding them in a mortar, which is a good source of energy. In this way, Mahua flowers are eaten fresh or dried and many dishes are made from them. Similarly, in the Tinchathi fast, dried Mahua flowers are also used to make prasad.

Mahua liquor

Mahua flowers, which bloom from March to April, are also used traditionally to feed cows and buffaloes, which increases milk production. Apart from this, "Mahua liquor" is also made using these flowers through fermentation process, which is quite famous in rural areas. Although Mahua flowers and fruits are generally safe, drinking Mahua liquor in large quantities can be harmful to health.

Rich in medicinal properties

Due to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, Mahua flowers are also rich in medicinal properties. These flowers can help in increasing energy as well as getting relief from respiratory problems like cold, cough and bronchitis. Soaking the dried flowers, grinding them and binding them provides relief from swelling, pain and sprains. After the flowering season is over, it is the turn of its fruit "koin" on the Mahua tree. The raw fruits are peeled, boiled and eaten as a vegetable. The productivity of Mahua tree is also good. The pulp of the ripe fruit is sweet. The elderly women of the house separate its pulp and take out the seeds. The upper shell of its seed is very hard which is soaked. Mahua seeds contain a lot of oil which has many uses. 

Home of Mahua Seed Oil

On one hand it is rich in medicinal properties, its oil is also used in making soaps, detergents etc. Mahua seed oil is also used at home. However, to correct its astringent taste, it is cooked with lemon leaves. Once cooked, this oil rich in properties becomes a very good alternative to refined oil. Applying the oil on the body removes dryness of the skin and it works as a natural moisturizer.

Disclaimer: Dear reader, thank you for reading this news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of home remedies and general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, then definitely consult a doctor before adopting it.