Bassia - Lllipe nut - Butter Tree - Madhuca longifolia Mahua Moha Mohwa - Madhuca indica

It is used to cure acute and chronic tonsillitis, helminthes, pharyngitis as well bronchitis. Its leaves can be used as expectorant, cushing's disease and chronic bronchitis and can be used to cure eczema in the form of poultice. Inflammation can be cured by the use of aerial parts of the plant. The stem bark powder can be used for strengthening gums in form of tooth powder. The bark infusion can be used for the treatment of diarrhoea. Madhuca Indica has several pharmacological activity, and potential to provide health to the society. It is used as Anti diabetic, antiulcer, hepato protective, anti pyretic, anti fertility, analgesic, anti oxidant, swelling, inflammation, piles, emetic, dermatological, laxative, tonic, anti burn, anti earth worm, wound healing headache and many more problems. Here is a misconception about mahua tree that it is used as liquor and harmful for health, but this is what after the fermentation process, so the present review deals with the general and chemical profile of Madhuca Indica and its economic importance including medicinal and other uses.