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.
Karanja oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the Pongamia pinnata tree, a plant long used in Ayurveda for skin and scalp care. It is often used alongside neem as a gentler companion, carrying its own flavonoids such as karanjin.
Brewoil's karanja oil is cold-pressed and lab-verified for a clean, pure product.
Karanja is traditionally valued for soothing problem-prone skin and a flaky, irritated scalp. It has a milder aroma than neem while sharing many of the same purifying qualities, which makes it a popular blending oil for scalp and skin treatments.
It is usually diluted into a lighter carrier rather than used heavily on its own.
Blend a teaspoon of karanja into two to three teaspoons of a lighter carrier such as sweet almond or coconut oil, then massage into the scalp or apply to affected skin. Leave 30 minutes, then wash. Use a couple of times a week.
Karanja suits anyone managing a flaky, problem-prone scalp or congested skin who wants a gentler alternative to neem. Patch test before first use; for persistent conditions, see a doctor.