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Madhuca longifolia, commonly known as mahwa or mahua, a prominent tree in tropical mixed deciduous forests in India in the states of Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat and Orissa. Mahuwa Flower is edible and is a food item of tribals. Flowers are used to make syrup for medicinal purposes. The flowers of Mahuwa tree are fermented to produce an alcoholic drink called Mahuwa, country liquor. Tribal of Bastar in Chattisgarh and Orissa, Santhals of Santhal Paraganas (Jharkhand) and Tribals of North Maharashtra, consider the tree and the Mahuwa drink as part of their cultural heritage. Tribal people, men and women, consume this drink. It is an obligatory item during celebrations and evening activities. The main ingredients used for making Mahuwa are the Chhowa Gud (Mollasses in granular form) and dried Mahuwa flowers.

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