Pongamia Pinnata Oil (Karanja Taila)
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Application on wounds.
Modern description
Karanja oil is used externally for skin diseases, wound healing, and as an antiseptic.
Purpose
Application on wounds.
Indications
- Skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis, ringworm), wounds, ulcers, ear infections, dandruff, and as a general massage oil for Vata imbalances.
Classical indications
- Kushtha (skin diseases)
- Vrana (wounds)
- Krimi (parasitic infections)
Karma
- Vatahara (balances Vata)
- Kaphahara (balances Kapha)
- Krimighna (anti-microbial)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
- Kushtaghna (alleviates skin diseases)
- Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)
Key ingredients
- Karanja bija
- Taila
- Water
Adult dose
For external use only. For internal use (rare), 5-10 drops mixed with warm water or as directed by an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Pediatric dose
For external application, as needed, under supervision.
Preparation steps
- Collect fresh Karanja seeds.
- Dry the seeds under sunlight for several days.
- Grind the dried seeds into a coarse powder.
- Extract the oil from the powdered seeds using a cold-press method or traditional oil extraction methods (e.g., Ghani).
- Filter the extracted oil to remove any solid particles.
- Store the oil in a clean, airtight container away from direct sunlight and heat.
Safety contraindications
- Known allergy to Karanja or any ingredients in the oil.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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