Description:
The Karanj tree is a moderate-size (height up to 45 feet) nearly evergreen tree with spreading crown and usually short, crooked bole. It becomes leafless towards the end of March and starts leafing almost immediately with a cloak of rich, bright green leaves.
Common Use:
It has been used as lamp oil, in leather tanning, in soap making, and as a lubricant for thousands of years. Its toxicity, as well as its color, bitter taste, and disagreeable odor, keep it from being used in cooking but it does have uses in traditional medicine for treating skin disease and liver disease
History:
Karanj is among the herbs, the natives of North India have used since generations in traditional farming as natural pesticide. According to the old natives, the presence of these trees near to paddy fields helps in repelling the harmful insects.
Caution:
Karanj Seed Carrier Oil is generally non-toxic and non-sensitizing. Use well diluted. Avoid use during pregnancy.