Madhuca

Names

Common Names

• moatree
• mowra-buttertree

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Vidoricum longifolium

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Sapotaceae. Its scientific designation is finalized within the genus Madhuca, where it is known as Madhuca longifolia.

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of India, where it thrives in various habitats. The species also has a notable presence in the country of Bangladesh. Additionally, its geographical range extends into the hilly terrains of Nepal. Finally, this medicinal plant is also documented to occur in Sri Lanka.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Madhuca longifolia has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Myricitrin, ascorbic acid, quercetin, Bassiaic acid, Flavonoids.

Myricitrin

1. Molecular biology reports
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

ascorbic acid

1. Journal of food science and technology
2. Cell biochemistry and biophysics

quercetin

1. Journal of food science and technology
2. Cell biochemistry and biophysics

Bassiaic acid

1. Cell biochemistry and biophysics

Flavonoids

1. RSC advances

Gallic acid

1. Journal of food science and technology

Hirsutrin

1. Natural product research

Isoorientin

1. Natural product research

Lupeol

1. Journal of AOAC International

RUTIN

1. Journal of food science and technology

Activities

Madhuca longifolia has 7 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidepressant, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Galactagogue.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Madhuca longifolia has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Dental caries, Liver cancer, Streptococcus mutans, breast cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations