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Source: Dr. Richa Singh Nestled in the heart of nature's abundance, Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) is a testimony to the marvels that are frequently overlooked. Its ecological, medicinal and cultural relevance in the regions where it is found and particularly in indigenous communities in India cannot be undermined.  Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, in his memoirs   Baburnama,   which is counted as one of the great memoirs of the world,  while providing information regarding different types of flora and fauna in Hindustan (India), mentions about mahua and describes it as  gul-i-chakan . In the lush landscape of India, the tree captures his interest, and he highlights how different parts of the tree were utilized for multiple purposes. Its every component is used, including the fruits, flowers, seeds, bark, and leaves. Mahua tree is found in deciduous forests.  James Forsyth, a 19th century English traveller in  The Highlands of C...