Phytochemical and Ethnomedical properties of Madhuca longifolia: A Comprehensive Review

Sanjana Bhagat; Shubham Tiwari

Research Journal of Science and Technology

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Phytochemical and Ethnomedical properties of Madhuca longifolia: A Comprehensive Review

Author(s): Sanjana Bhagat, Shubham Tiwari

Email(s): sanjanabhagat@gmail.com

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Address: Sanjana Bhagat*, Shubham Tiwari
Department of Biotechnology, Govt. Nagarjuna PG College of Science, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
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Published In: Volume - 18, Issue - 2, Year - 2026

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ABSTRACT:
Madhuca longifolia, a member of the Sapotaceae family, is sometimes known as "mahua." It's a significant economic resource that can be found throughout India. Mahua is a tree that is highly nutritious and can also serve as a natural medicine for many different diseases. The current study reviews past research on mahua flower, fruit, and seed and focuses on how mahua flower might be used to add value. Mahua is abundant in sugar, vitamins, proteins, alkaloids, phenolic compounds, and other chemicals according to phytochemistry research. Mahua's ethnomedical properties, including its antibacterial, antihyperglycemic, anticancer, hepatoprotective, antiulcer, or analgesic effects, have been well studied.

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Sanjana Bhagat, Shubham Tiwari. Phytochemical and Ethnomedical properties of Madhuca longifolia: A Comprehensive Review. Research Journal of Science and Technology. 2026; 18(2):173-9.

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