Karanja oil is extracted from seeds of karanja tree (pongamia glabra) which is commonly found in india. Karanja oil is used in agriculture and pharmacy just like neem oil. It has similar insecticidal properties as neem oil and acts against a number of pests and insects.
It is pale yellow in colour and viscous. It is known for its medicinal and antiseptic properties for centuries in its naive india. It is often used in pet care for the treatment of fleas, mange and scabies. As it has insecticidal properties it is great for agriculture use serving as a natural pest repellent. It is also used for skin care purposes and can be used to treat eczema, psoriasis, skin ulcers, and dandruff.
Physico-chemical properties:-
moisture by d & s menthod: 0.05%
impurities ( insoluble in hexane): 0.43%
saponification value: 170.91 mg of kohgm
unsaponifiable matter: 3.83%
iodine value (wij’s): 81.98
acid value: 7.80
uses:
• pharmaceutical preparations for skin diseases like scales, herpes and leucoderma
• leather dressing
• soap making
• manufacture of lubricants
• pesticide

Karanja oil is extracted from seeds of karanja tree (pongamia glabra) which is commonly found in india. Karanja oil is used in agriculture and pharmacy just like neem oil. It has similar insecticidal properties as neem oil and acts against a number of pests and insects.
It is pale yellow in colour and viscous. It is known for its medicinal and antiseptic properties for centuries in its naive india. It is often used in pet care for the treatment of fleas, mange and scabies. As it has insecticidal properties it is great for agriculture use serving as a natural pest repellent. It is also used for skin care purposes and can be used to treat eczema, psoriasis, skin ulcers, and dandruff.
Physico-chemical properties:-
moisture by d & s menthod: 0.05%
impurities ( insoluble in hexane): 0.43%
saponification value: 170.91 mg of kohgm
unsaponifiable matter: 3.83%
iodine value (wij’s): 81.98
acid value: 7.80
uses:
• pharmaceutical preparations for skin diseases like scales, herpes and leucoderma
• leather dressing
• soap making
• manufacture of lubricants
• pesticide