A Review on the Nutritional and Hepatoprotective Properties of Madhuca indica Flower Extracts

Abstract— Mahua (Madhuca indica), a member of the Sapotaceae family, is an important economic tree from India. Mahua flowers were rich in bioactive compounds such as carbohydrates, minerals- calcium,iron, antioxidants, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. Mahua flowers are nutritional and have medicinal properties. The paper reviews the Mahua flower's nutritional qualities and health-protective functions in the paracetamol-induced liver damage in the Wistar rat models. Traditional application records indicated that Mahua flowers have anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and anthelmintic properties, and help against the causative agents like bronchitis, diabetes, eczema, and digestive disorders. Mahua seeds arenutritionally significantas a good source of proteins, fats, fiber, different sugars, carbohydrates, and minerals. Mahua methanol extracts have been proven hepatoprotective and non-toxic and can be used to treat liver diseases.