Punga Oil Tree Leaves Powder / Punga Ilai Podi / Pongamia Pinnata / Karanja

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Pongamia pinnata

English Name: Punga oil tree leaves

Tamil Name: Pungan Leaves / புங்க இலை

Hindi Name: Karanj / करंज 

Malayalam Name: Punga Leaves / പുന്ഗ  പൂ

Telugu Name: Kanuga Leavesvu / కానుగ పూవు

Description:

Pongamia pinnata is the botanical name of the punga oil tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. The Punga oil tree is a fast-growing tree that grows up to 20 to 25 cm in height. It is also known as the Indian beech and Pongame oil tree. 

Punga oil tree is widely used to prepare oil, medicines, dye, etc. Every part of this tree contains various health and medicinal benefits. 

The other common names of this tree are Karanj, Honge, Karajata, Pungai, Kanuga, Karach, Naktamala, Magul karanda, Sukh Chain, Ghrtakarauja, Karanjaka, Naktahva, Dahara, Naktamala, Kantaki, Kanaji, etc.

Health Benefits:

• The leaf of the punga oil tree helps to maintain blood glucose levels.
• Intaking this Karanja leaf powder can treat indigestion and improve the digestion process.
• As it has anti-inflammatory properties, it can cure inflammation of the piles.
• Since ancient times, Karanja leaf has been used for cleaning teeth and strengthening gums.
• Punga oil leaf aids to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
• Karanja is very beneficial in treating loss of appetite and also relieves diarrhea, constipation, and stomach ulcers.

Dosage of Punga Oil Tree Leaves Powder:

Take 5 grams of punga oil leaf powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil it for a few minutes. Extract the juice and drink it twice a day before meals. It helps to maintain healthy body conditions