Mudaima

Mudaima is a medicinal plant or a medium sized tree. It is commonly identified as Buchanania axillaris,[1] of family Anacardiaceae. It is an endemic species and only its kernel, seeds and grains are edible. It is in states like Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. It is used more for its medicinal properties and as timber.[2][3][4]

A closely related species in the same genus is Buchanania lanzan, a deciduous tree with tomentose (hairy) branches.[5] Its local name in Hindi is Chironji. Its seeds have almond-like flavour.[6] It is grown in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andaman Islands in India, apart from Sri Lanka and Myanmar.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (16 May 2018). "Mudaima, Mudāīma: 2 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  2. ^ "Alveda". ask-ayurveda.com. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  3. ^ Khare, C. P. (2008). Indian Medicinal Plants. Springer. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-387-70637-5.
  4. ^ Verma, Ravindra (May–June 2022). "Wild and lesser known fruit germplasm in JNTBGRI: An approach for ex situ conservation" (PDF). Indian Horticulture. 67 (3): 17–26 – via ICAR.
  5. ^ Hullatti, Kiran Kumar; JR, Manjunatha; IJ, Kuppasth (August 2014). "Comparative Study on Diuretic Effect of Buchanania angustifolia Roxb, and Buchanania lanzan Spreng. Fruit Extracts and Fractions". Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 4 (8): 059–063. ISSN 2231-3354 – via JAPS online.
  6. ^ Agrawal, Tripti; Quraishi, Afaque (31 December 2023). "Buchanania lanzan Spreng: An underutilised and valuable tropical fruit tree native to Indian forests". Journal of Ravishankar University. 36 (2): 126–143. doi:10.52228/JRUB.2023-36-2-9.
  7. ^ "Buchanania axillaris – eFlora of India". Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  8. ^ "Buchanania lanzan Spreng. | Species". India Biodiversity Portal. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
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