The butter tree is a deciduous tree with a height of 20 meters (65 feet). It features greenish fruit, clusters of fragrant white flowers, and leathery leaves.
History & Folklore
India has used the butter tree as a food and medicinal source for at least 2,000 years. In addition, its blooms are consumed and used to brew alcoholic beverages.
Habitat & Cultivation
Native to central and northern India are the Madhuca species. In the summer, the flowers, leaves, and seeds are collected.
Uses
Eczema may help soothe skin when used as a poultice.
Bronchitis Flowers may be useful in removing phlegm from the bronchial tubes.
Constipation oil extracted from the seeds may help laxative properties.
Parts used
flowers
seed oil
Key Actions
poultice
Laxative
Tonic
Astringent
Constituents
Alkloid
Saponin
Fixed oil
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 231.
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