Indian Beech (Karanja)
Pongamia pinnata
| Synonyme | Millettia pinnata |
|---|---|
| Famille | Fabaceae |
| Sanskrit | Karanja |
| हिंदी | करंज |
| മലയാളം | ഉങ്ങ് |
| Parties utilisées | seed oil, bark, leaf |
Indian beech, or karanja, is a medium-sized semi-evergreen tree of the legume family with glossy pinnate leaves, clusters of fragrant pinkish-white flowers and woody, flat pods each holding one or two seeds. It grows along rivers and coasts in India, including Kerala, and across tropical Asia to Australia.
The seed oil, bark and leaves are used. Ayurveda calls it Karanja, and its seed oil is traditionally used in skin care and hair care preparations and in herbal soaps.
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