PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF MADHUCA LONGIFOLIA FLOWER

Abstract

Madhuca longifolia commonly known as Mahua, is a tropical tree, belongs to family Sapotaceae. It is fast growing economical tree that grows to approximately 20 meters in height. It is cultivated in warm and humid regions for its seeds, flower and wood. Mahua has significant place in local culture. It is highly nutritious tree and can also use as an herbal medicine for treatment of various diseases. The main product of tree is its flower. The major components of flower are Sugars and additionally it contains proteins, vitamins, organic acid and essential oils. Present paper reinvestigate the earlier work performed on Mahua flower and highlight the use of mahua flower in value addition