Cold-pressed karanja (Pongamia pinnata) oil is neem's milder cousin — antifungal, antibacterial, but gentler-smelling. Used for scalp conditions, eczema, and as a natural insect repellent.
Same antimicrobial benefits as neem with milder odor and gentler skin effect.
Anti-inflammatory + antifungal — useful for chronic scalp conditions.
Karanjin content repels mosquitoes — used in herbal mosquito repellents.
Traditional Ayurvedic application for slow-healing wounds.
Yes — honge is the South Indian name for karanja/pongamia. Same plant.
Not for human consumption. Some use it for biofuel; ours is cosmetic-grade.
Gentler. If you can't tolerate neem's smell, karanja is your alternative.
Yes — pongamia trees are drought-resistant and fast-growing.