Mahua: The Indian liquor the British banned - BBC
2022年11月22日 · The mahua tree, or madhuca longifolia, grows abundantly in the forested plains of western, central and eastern India, where tribes – such as the Santhal, Gond, Munda and Oraon – who have ...
Madhuca longifolia - Wikipedia
Madhuca longifolia is an Indian tropical tree found largely in the central, southern, north Indian plains and forests, Nepal, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. It is commonly known as madhūka, madkam, mahuwa, Butter Tree, mahua, mahwa, mohulo, Iluppai, Mee or Ippa-chettu. [1]
Explained: What Is Mahua And Why It Is A Significant Part Of The …
2022年11月27日 · The Mahua tree, or madhuca longifolia is grown in the wooded plains of western, central and eastern India, especially where tribes like the Santhals, Gonds, Mundas and Oraons live. These tribes have been living in this area for the last 3,000 years.
‘Mahua saved our lives’: The social and cultural impact of an …
2022年2月26日 · For many indigenous and rural populations of India, the mahua tree has been a cultural touchstone for ages – a rich source of food and medicine that is prayed to, sung about and ritually...
Mahua liquor: The resurgence of India's original national drink
2023年9月27日 · Mahua liquor is a traditional sweetened liquor with strong floral notes that has been made for ages by the tribal people of India. It is made from the flowers of the Mahua tree, which is found largely in the central, northern and southern Indian forests – making it distinctively Indian, just like other popular GIs like Darjeeling Tea.
Mahua: India’s Most Intoxicating Tree Attracts Man And Animal
2022年11月29日 · Such is the allure of the Mahua or Madhuca Longifolia — India’s most intoxicating and sacred tree. However today, Mahua’s popularity amongst humans and animals alike, specifically in its role as an intoxicant, has made it a significant factor in human-wildlife conflict in various regions.
This new mahua liquor comes from the indigenous tribes of …
2023年8月17日 · In 2021, the government of Madhya Pradesh declared mahua as a heritage liquor. And now, in 2023, comes Mond—the first Mahua spirit in India distilled by indigenous tribes. How is it made?
The joys of mahua, an Indian tree, flower and liquor - The Economist
2021年4月17日 · India’s consumer class may take an interest in tribal wholesomeness. The prohibition against home distilleries will last longer; bad batches still poison drinkers. Meanwhile mahua —the tree ...
Madhuca longifolia - Biodiversity of India: A Wiki Resource for Indian …
2010年11月23日 · Madhuca longifolia, commonly known as mahwa or mahua, is an Indian tropical tree found largely in the central and north Indian plains and forests. It is a fast growing tree that grows to approximately 20 meters in height, possesses evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage, and belongs to the family Sapotaceae .
Why India's Mahua Liquor Was Banned During British Rule
2022年12月18日 · As of 2020, his Desmondji brand mahua was able to be sold in only two Indian states. Things are improving, however, albeit slowly. Mahua's status has progressed on a regional basis from...