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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Mee,(Madhuca longifolia, Bassia Longifolia, )
















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Botanical name:- Madhuca longifolia
Family name:-SAPOTACEAE 
English name:- South Indian mahua\
Sinhala name:- Mee
Tamil name:-Iluppai-tam 
Sanskirt name :-Madhuka 
Edibal parts:-None
Status:-Native
Distribution:-E. Asia - India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar
Ayurvedic usage:-Rheumatism, Skin diseases, Fracture, Snake bite. 
Parts used to make medic:-Bark,Seeds,Roors 
Propagation:Seeds

There are several types of very similar looking Mee varieties. The seeds are used to extract "mee thel" (oil), while the flowers are eaten and also used in herbal drinks. All parts of the tree are used in herbal medicinal preparations.


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