5 potential health benefits of butter tree

Butter tree (Madhuca longifolia), commonly called Mahua or Moha, is an ayurvedic plant native to India. This tree is found in the central part of India and in the mountainous parts of the Himalayan region. This tree is an important source of food for tribes in central as well as western India. Since Mahua seed oil has been the preferred cooking oil for many north Indian villages because of its ghee-like texture, this tree has earned the name, butter tree. Read about the health benefits of Butter Tree

Butter tree in Ayurveda

The bark, leaves, flowers, and seeds of butter tree are used in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties. According to Ayurveda, this tree pacifies Vata and Pitta dosha and increases Kapha dosha. It has a sweet and astringent taste and cold potency. The leaves of this herb contain alkaloids. The seeds contain fatty oils. The fruit pulp contains triterpenoids and beta-D-glucoside. The tree bark contains betulinic acid and oleanolic acid. It also has anti-hyperglycemic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and astringent properties. 

Health benefits of butter tree

1. Butter tree for skin problems

The leaves of the butter tree and the oil extracted from the seeds have emollient properties. It can be crushed and mixed with ghee and used as a dressing to relieve burns and skin allergies. It can also arrest excessive bleeding or secretion of tannin. 

2. Butter tree for respiratory problems

The flowers of the butter tree contain certain chemical compounds that are very useful for respiratory problems like bronchitis and cough. Consuming the flower mixed with milk can help in removing the phlegm from the bronchial tubes.

3. Butter tree for oral health

The bark of the butter tree is known for its astringent and tonic properties. It also has the ability to stop excessive bleeding. Gargling the liquid extract of the bark can provide relief from bleeding gums and helps maintain oral health.

4. Butter tree for new nursing mothers 

The flower of the butter tree contains useful chemical compounds that can be useful for new nursing mothers. It helps improve breast milk production and improves the strength of the mother. It can also be used for the treatment of irregular or heavy periods.

5. Butter tree for Diabetes

The bark powder of this plant has the ability to lower high blood sugar levels. It also reduces the symptoms of diabetes like frequent urination, tiredness. Thus, the butter tree helps to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. 

Butter trees can be used to combat a variety of conditions like diabetes, skin problems, and respiratory problems. But not many people know about the potential health benefits of this Ayurvedic pant. So, it is time we appreciate this plant and use it to its full potential.

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