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Contact SupplierMillettia Pinnata is a species of tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to the eastern and tropical Asia, Australia, and Pacific islands. It is often known by the synonym Pongamia Pinnata.
Karanja Oil is an oil extracted from the seeds of the fruit of Karanja / Indian Beech plant (Pongamia pinnate) or Pongam Oil Tree. It is a drought-resistant, semi-deciduous & nitrogen-fixing leguminous tree found in temperate parts of Asia including India, China, Malaysia, Japan and Australia.
Karanja oil extraction from the seeds is done by cold press method in a mechanical expeller and it is considered non-edible due to its bitter taste and unpleasant smell. It is mainly used in Ayurveda for the treatment of skin diseases and rheumatism.
Karanja is widely used in managing constipation as it helps to improve gut motility and has a laxative property. It might also be used for piles due to its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
According to Ayurveda, Karanja oil is mainly applied on the skin to manage boils and eczema as well as heal wounds due to its healing and antimicrobial property.
Karanja Oil Uses In Agriculture As A Pesticide
MAJOR BENEFITS OF KARANJA OIL
Beneficial in syphilis
Mixing one to two drops of lemon juice in Karanja oil and applying it to the wound provides relief in smallpox.
KARANJA CAKE
The fresh Karanja cake (the remnants after oil pressing) is also effective particularly against pesticides called nematodes. The dried leaves if kept in grain stores also repels insects.