Karanja Oil
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, dandruff.
Karanjin is the main active ingredient of Karanja Oil. It acts as an acaricide and insecticide. Karanjin also have nitrification inhibitory properties.
Terra Karanja Oil
Terra Extracts the Karanja oil by TCP ( Temperature controlled process ) and this process ensures available of all the active ingredients in the Karanja seed’s kernel. Terra is the only company offering high quality Karanja oil for pharmaceutical and cosmetic process.Most of the Karanja oil available in the commercial market for Bio diesel purpose, that have been extracted by Solvent and the main purpose this oil for Bio-fuel. That is entirely different from our Natural way of extraction .The karanja seed procured by organic source and mountain area which has been ensured that quality and zero contamination by other factors.
Uses:
- Pharmaceutical preparations for skin diseases like scales, herpes and leucoderma
- Leather dressing
- Soap making
- Manufacture of lubricants
- Pesticide
- Benefits as Pesticide :
- Karanja Oil and Neem Oil mixture is very effective against pests and viruses
- Karanja Oil-resin soap sprays kill the nymph / adult stages of green bug of coffee