Botonical Name | PongamiaPinnata |
Country of Origin | India |
Color & Odor | Yellow to reddish brown oily liquid with Characteristic Odor |
Solubility | Soluble in Alcohol and Oils. Insoluble in Water |
Specific Gravity | N/A |
Optical Rotation | N/A |
Refractive Index | N/A |
Major constituents | N/A |
Plant Part Used | Seeds |
Extraction Method | Cold Pressed |
DESCRIPTION:
Karanja is a tree or shrub which is found in South India and Indonesia.It is a tall size 15 to 25 meters and broad crown of dark green leaves. OTHER NAME:
Honge oil, Kanuga oil, Pungai oil. USES:
It is useful for hemorrhoids, dyspepsia, skin diseases, hemorrhoids, bronchitis, rheumatism, herpes, cough, sores, spleen enlargement, diabetes, ulcers and sores.