Geography: Up to 1200 feet from sea level; nearer to the coast; Sagar Kinara; humid areas
Method of Propagation: N/A
Part used for Propagation: N/A
Edible Parts
Edible Parts: Leaves, bark, seeds
Can be Eaten Raw: Yes, in the suggested dosages. However it is suggested that one takes products formulated with the plant extract because Karanj on its own can be harsh.
Method of Consumption
Raw: N/A
Ripe: N/A
Both Raw & Ripe: N/A
Dangerous Form to Consume: Karanj cakes are toxic for animal feeding.
As Food: N/A
As Medicine: Decoction of roots is used for treating fevers.
Cooking Method: Press the oil out of the Karanj seeds to make Karanj oil.
Crush the Karanj leaves with water to make Karanj juice.
Preservation / Curing Technique: Artificial plant extracts can be made
Does Require Another Plants to be cooked together: No
Souring Agents Required: N/A
Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
Nutritional Benefit: Cures lumps that may form in the body. Management of skin ailments. Reducing symptoms of piles and diabetes.
Medicinal Benefit: Decoction of roots is used for treating fevers.
Tribal Wisdom
Tribal Wisdom: Rub the Karanj stem against teeth and gums to clean and strengthen them. Fruits were used as remedies for abdominal tumours.
