Magizham or Ilanji

Magizha maram or Vagulam (ancient name) is known for its fragrant flowers commonly found in Tamilnadu, India. Hindu temples have a dedicated tree called sthala vrutcham and it is believed that you gain better health and prosperity if you go around the tree thrice.

Botanical name is Mimusops elengi. It is called as Magizham, Ilanji or Vagulam, Ilanji in Malayalam, Pagada/Vakulamu in Telugu, and Bakula/Renje in Kannada.

Magizham Tree

Be it the raw fruit, leaf or bark, all parts of magizham tree has medicinal benefits.

Flowers

Leaves

You can eat the raw or ripe fruits or make a milkshake out of fruits, milk and palm candy.

How to eat:

Eat raw or ripe fruits

Chew a raw fruit well so that it mixes well with the saliva slowly and swallow the juice. 

Benefit: Remedy for tooth ache, mouth ulcers, bleeding on gums - Do this for 10-15 days

Drink Magizham fruit Tea

Deseeding and boil 2-3 fruits in water after adding 1/2 teaspoon palm candy (karkandu in tamil) and filter it.

Benefits:

• Reduces the burning or bleeding in urine.
• Improves reproductory organs for both men and women and increases fertility
• Provides relief to constipation and dysentry.

Drink Magizham Flower Tea

Deseeding and boil 1-2 flowers in water after adding 1/2 teaspoon palm candy (karkandu in tamil) and filter it.

Benefits:

• Reduces the effect of ulcers and wounds.
• Reduces gum inflammation and tooth ache.