Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre
Family : Fabaceae
Common name : Karanja
Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India
Medicinal uses :
✔ Seed oil is especially used for the treatment of ulcers, rheumatism and scabies.
✔ The root is effective for treating gonorrhea, cleaning gums, teeth and skin diseases.
✔ Flowers are potential against glycosuria for diabetes.
✔ The bark is used internally for bleeding piles and beriberi.
Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
