Karanja is a medicinal herb mainly used for skin disorders. All parts of Karanja tree (roots, flowers, leaves, bark) are used for medicinal purposes. Karanja oil is extracted from the seeds of the Pongamia pinnata tree.

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 is traditionally used to help with eczema and psoriasis and to promote wound healing largely because of its very high levels of omega 9 fatty acid!

From a scalp perspective, it can help with irritation and dandruff. Karanja oil is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal, making it a soothing ingredient in scalp care and haircare. Karanja Oil is very rich in flavonoids, which are known for their antioxidant and UV-blocking abilities of up to SPF 30.

Benefits of Karanja Oil:

Beneficial for baldness-

Massaging the head with Karanja oil provides relief in baldness problems.

Effective for reducing swelling-

Massaging Karanja oil provides relief in swelling, joints, and arthritis pain.

Useful for tooth disease-

Rubbing Karanja oil on the teeth reduces toothache if there is a problem like a toothache or pyorrhea. 

Use of Karanja in leprosy-

Oil made from the seeds of Karanja is an anthelmintic. Therefore, the use of this oil is beneficial in leprosy. 

Benefits of Karanja oil for wounds-

Using Karanja oil on the injury reduces the pus in the wound. Also, the wound can be protected from infection.

Effective for Psoriasis-

Massaging with Karanja oil is beneficial in skin disorders like itching and psoriasis.

For skin disease-

In the condition of ringworm and other skin diseases, applying lemon juice mixed with Karanja oil reduces itching and burning sensation and provides relief in other diseases. 

Mosquito's enemy Karanja oil-

By applying Karanja oil on the body, the outbreak of mosquitoes can be avoided.