SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pongamia pinnata

 

HINDI NAME: Karanj, Dithouri, Karuaini

 

ENGLISH NAME: Indian beech, Pongam oil tree, Smooth leaved pongamia

 

FAMILY: Fabaceae

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Karanja tree is very versatile as all parts of the Karanja tree (roots, flowers, leaves, bark) are used for medicinal purposes. It is a medicinal plant mostly used to treat skin and hair issues. Has astringent, bitter, pungent, in taste, easy to digest, and has piercing and hot potency qualities.

USES & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Wound healing action
• Anti-microbial & anti-inflammatory
• Improves bowel movements
• Improves oral health
• Improves digestive functioning
• Relief from cough
• Amazing for female reproductive health
• Cures diabetes
• Amazing for hair growth

PRECAUTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS

• Don't take without expert supervision if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• To apply it locally, use Karanja with rose water or coconut oil because of its hot potency.

HOW TO USE

• Apply Karanja oil over the affected skin area with eczema and boils to heal the wound effectively.
• Apply a paste of Karanja leaves over the wound to fasten the healing.
• Karanja stems can be used for teeth cleaning and maintaining oral health.
• Take ¼-½ tsp Karanja powder with lukewarm water twice a day after meals to improve digestive issues like appetite, indigestion, constipation etc.
• Take ¼ tsp Karanja powder with honey twice a day to get relief from cough.
• Apply 3-5 drops of karanja oil mixed with coconut oil in the pile mass after having bowel movements and cleaning the area twice daily.