Madhuca longifolia is the botanical name of the Mahua tree, which is a fast-growing tree that reaches a maximum of 12 to 15 meters.
It blooms from March to April which are small and fleshy in pale white to yellow color. The flowers are used to make the most famous Mahua wine which is one of the popular drinks of Central India.
It is a well-known tree of India having traditional uses like antidiabetic activity, rheumatism, bleeding, spongy gums, skin diseases pneumonia, haemorrhoids and anti ulcers. Mahua oil is the chemical-free product that works as an excellent skincare product as it provides glowing and radiant skin. Also, it gets rid of any kind of acne or blemishes on the skin making it absolutely clear and soft on the touch.
Mahua Oil improves the texture and strength of the skin. Mahua oil deeply hydrates the skin and prevents drying which helps fight against the cracking of skin in cold weather and keeps it glossy, warm, and well moisturised.
Mahua oil is known to help increase moisture in the skin while also reducing fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes. It works to keep your skin looking youthful and give it a natural glow.
It also protects against sun damage, and while it shouldn’t be used as a substitute for sunblock, it’s natural effect on the skin will keep your skin looking soft throughout the warmer months.
Benefits of Mahua Oil:
- Has skin softening and soothing properties and hence used to cure skin diseases.
- Helps in curing rheumatism (inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue, especially rheumatoid arthritis).
- Relieves headache.
- Reduces body heat.
- Strengthens nervous system and cures nervous disorder.
- Helps to reduce irritation and swelling of body due to poisonous insect bite.
- Helps to reduce eye irritation.
Due to its innumerable health benefits, the Mahua oil was considered to be holy by the ancients. It is believed that lighting deepam using Illupai oil everyday at home destroys negative energy and brings in positive energy, happiness, peace and prosperity. Illuppai oil has been celebrated by the ancient rishis especially in Siddha Medicine.
