Scientific name:

Madhuca longifolia

Family:   Sapotaceae

Common names:  Mahua, Mohulo, Illuppai

Oil from Mahua seeds is used in making bio-detergent, for joint pain management and in devotional lighting. Oil cake is used as organic manure. Mahua is an Indian tropical fast-growing tree found frequently in India, especially in the Northern Western Ghats. Mahua seed oil is traditionally used for cooking by indigenous people throughout India.