It is commonly known as karanj, and has been recognized in different. Pongamia pinnata is drought resistant, semideciduous, nitrogen fixing leguminous tree. Pongamia glabra noun the noun pongamia glabra has 1 sense 1. The animals had free access to food pellets chakan oil mills, pune, india and. It grows about 1520 meters in height with a large canopy which spreads equally wide. Extraction of alkaloids and oil from karanja pongamia pinnata. Millettia pinnata, also known as pongamia pinnata or pongamia glabra, is common throughout asia and thus has many different names in different languages, many of which have come to be used in english to describe the seed oil derived from m. In pongamia, shoot primordia appeared from the tdzinduced swelling after two passages of 2 wk each in pgr free medium. The threeinchlong, pinnately compound, glossy green. Pdf solvent free microwave synthesis of pongamia glabra oil.
We come across the reference about karanja in rigveda and atharvaveda. Panigrahi is a fastgrowing, multipurpose tree of the humid tropic. Nov 28, 2019 pongamia oil is derived from the seeds of the millettia pinnata tree, which is native to tropical and temperate asia. Karanja pongamia pinnata using in ayurveda with pictures and details.
Oct 31, 2010 the chemical characteristics of pongamia pinnata seeds, focussing on proximate composition and the fatty acid profile of its oil, are presented. Bark of the tree is rich in fibres it is used to make rope or twine. Oil derived from the seeds of the millettia pinnata tree, a plant native to south and southeast asia. Sometimes the oil is contaminated with high free fatty acids ffas depending upon the moisture content in the seed during collection as well as oil expression.
Pongamia species, indian beech, mullikulam tree, pongam. After refining the oil resembles peanut oil in composition and is free from toxic flavonoids, bitterness and unpleasant odors. Mizanur rahman5, and zennat ferdousi6 1department of biotechnology, daegu university, kyoungsan, kyoungpook, republic of korea, 2parikh manilal. Plants profile for millettia pinnata pongame oiltree. Karanja sticks are forbidden for the rituals but described as the best among the tooth sticks. Pongamia glabra seed oil is the fixed oil expressed from seeds of of pongamia glabra, fabaceae 8. Pongamia seed oil contains 2 unique molecules, pongamol and karanjin which are natural uva and uvb absorbers. Pongamia oil is derived from the seeds of the millettia pinnata tree, which is native to tropical and temperate asia.
Pongamia glabra synonyms, pongamia glabra antonyms. Papilionaceae leaf gall synonym, pongamia pinnata which may also be called as galdupa indica, is a large tree found in tropical regions and costal forests of india, north australia, southeast asia and malaysia 1,2. Bajpai1, atiqur rahman1, savita shukla2, archana mehta3, shruti shukla3, s. Karanja oil comes from a mediumsized, evergreen tree called pongamia pinnata that is found throughout southeast asia.
Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the plants classification report. Pongamia pinnata is represented in china by the typical variety. It is often known by the synonym pongamia pinnata as it was moved to the genus millettia only recently. It consists of about 150 species, which are distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Antibacterial activity of leaf extracts of pongamia. Karanja pongamia pinnata is an underutilized plant which is grown in many parts of india. Pdf solvent free microwave synthesis of pongamia glabra. Pongamia synonyms, pongamia pronunciation, pongamia translation, english dictionary definition of pongamia. The oil was extracted from seeds by use of different solvents and the highest yield 29% was obtained. Native to india, karanja oil is pressed from the seeds of the pongam tree. Derris indica bennet fabaceae pongam, indian beech. Nfe nitrogen free extract cf crude fibre adf acid detergent fibre.
Full publication details for this name can be found in ipni. Pongamia tree k206 is distinguished by having an open canopy, medium sized leaves with olive green color, short current seasons twigs, long inflorescences, and abundant production of seed pods coupled with the high oil content of the seeds. After tranesterification of crude oil shows excellent properties like calorific value, iodine number, cetane number and acid value etc. Antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties of seed. All parts of the tree have several traditional medicinal uses and the oil specifically has insecticidal and antiseptic properties. Use of pongamia glabra karanj and azadirachta indica neem seed cakes for feeding livestock. Article pdf available in journal of pharmaceutical sciences and research 33. However, there is no information on its effect on infectious forms of diarrhea. Millettia pinnata pongamia pinnata at thattekkadu thattekkadu 3. In addition to the properties in the table below, pongamia pinnata exhibits many pharmacological attributes. Gfe global is successful in extracting oil from pongamia seeds and repressing pongamia seedcake. Ethically sourced ingredients karanja oil also known as honge oil suitable for beauty and personal care applications.
Indian beech genus pongamia rosid dicot genus a genus of dicotyledonous plants papilionoideae, subfamily papilionoideae. Incorporation of pongamia plant parts is very common in ayurvedha and siddha indian medicine practices. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about pongamia species, indian beech, mullikulam tree, pongam oil tree pongamia pinnata supplied. It is a nonfragrant plant oil, and like all nonfragrant plant oils, has antioxidant and emollient properties. Biodiesel production from pongamia pinnata oil using synthesized iron nanocatalyst mookan rengasamy1, krishnasamy anbalagan2, sundaresan mohanraj2,velan pugalenthi2 1department of petrochemical technology, bharathidasan institute of technology, anna university, tiruchirappalli 620 024, tamil nadu, india.
Millettia is a genus of legume in the family fabaceae. Effect of pongamia pinnata flowers on blood glucose and oxidative. Antioxidant activity means removal of free radicals from the living system to. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. S, biofuel coproducts as livestock feed opportunities and challenges, fao, 379402.
The oil was extracted from seeds by use of different solvents and the highest yield 29% was. Karansun is a natural vegetable oil issued from indian biodiversity. Millettia pinnata is a species of tree in the pea family, fabaceae, native to eastern and tropical asia, australia and pacific islands. Antihyperglycemic activity of pongamia pinnata stem. Ayurvedic text quoted it as the best tooth brush stick possessing katu rasa. Agardh fabales fabaceae pongamia pongamia pinnata l. Pongamia pinnata is an evergreen tree growing to 20 m 65ft by 20 m 65ft at a fast rate. Pierre is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus pongamia family leguminosae. Its traditionally used to treat skin infections such as eczema or psoriasis. Determination of in vitro sunscreen activity of pongamia pinnata.
Pongamia pinnata is a fastgrowing, mediumsized, evergreen or briefly deciduous, glabrous shrub or tree with a broad crown of spreading or drooping branches. Madhavarao buddepu, et al determination of in vitro sunscreen activity of pongamia pinnata l. Sanskrit name karanja taila kannada name honge enne. Feb 27, 2020 a new and distinct variety of pongamia tree pongamia pinnata l pierre named k206 is provided herein. It harbours rhizobia as an endophytic bacterial community on its root nodules. Pongamia millettia pinnata syn ponamia pinnata summary pongamia millettia pinnata, formerly known as pongamia pinnata, is a treeshrub with a broad distribution from india, through central and southeastern asia, indonesia. In the ayurvedic literature of india, different parts of the plant have been recommended as a.
Pongamia pinnata linn pierre synonyms indian beech commonly known as karanj belonging to family fabaceae. Detail study on the properties of pongamia pinnata. The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it as an accepted name record 4759 mirror. The record derives from ildis which reports it as an accepted name record 4759. Its traditionally used to treat skin infections such as eczema or psoriasis according to the manufacturers information, used at a 35%. Karanja pongamia pinnata benefits, usage, ayurveda details.
Pongamia millettia pinnata syn ponamia pinnata summary pongamia millettia pinnata, formerly known as pongamia pinnata, is a treeshrub with a broad distribution from india, through central and southeastern asia, indonesia and into northern australia. Pongamia pinnata is a fastgrowing, mediumsized, evergreen or briefly deciduous, glabrous shrub or tree with a broad crown of spreading or drooping branches 303 title. Pongamia pinnata has an added advantage of n2fixing ability and tolerance to stress conditions as compared with other biodiesel crops. Shoba and thomas reported on the effectiveness of p. It is a source of biodiesel and is used in ayurveda for external application to shrink pile mass, to heal wounds and abscesses quickly. Pierre is a medium sized glabrous tree popularly known as karanja in hindi, indian beech in english and pongam in tamil4. Pdf the word herb, as used in herbal medicine, is also known as botanical medicine or as. Milletia pinnata is a species of tree in the pea family, fabaceae, native in tropical and temperate asia including parts of india, china, japan, malesia, australia and pacific islands. Pongamia glabra evergreen asiatic tree having glossy pinnate leaves and racemose creamywhite scented flowers. Introduction to karanj derris indica karanj tree is a wonderful tree almost like neem tree. Standardized ethanolic extract of pongamia pinnata rich in flavonoids produced. August, 2011 drug invention today, 2011, 38, 197199 198 as uvb is approximately times more effective than uva in inducing erythema, most sunscreens contain compounds which absorb radiations in the uvb region.
Jun 15, 2014 pongamia pinnata with seeds powder with cowdung and cow urine, all mixed in 1. Pongamia glabra definition of pongamia glabra by the. A new prenylated flavon4ol with a modified ring a, which we have named pongaflavanol 1, was isolated from the stem bark of pongamia pinnata along with the known compound tunicatachalcone 2. Production of biodiesel from high free fatty acid karanja. Pongamia pinnata pongam, karum tree, poongaoil tree, indian. Biodiesel production from pongamia pinnata oil using. Karanja seed pongamia glabra oil contains toxic flavonoids includ ing 1. It is one of the few nfixing trees that produce oilseeds sangwan et al. Proximate composition and fatty acid profile of pongamia. Arpita g m, suvra m, priyabrata d, swati d, soma m, et al. The genus was formerly known by the name pongamia, but that name was rejected in favor of the name millettia, and many species have been reclassified. Pongamia seed oil press extraction tests is a success. Pongamia glabra definition of pongamia glabra by the free.
Chemical and nutritional evaluation of pongamia glabra oil and. Solvent free microwave synthesis of pongamia glabra oil based polyesteramide. Licensed under gnu free documentation license, version 1. Pongamia pinnata synonyms, pongamia pinnata antonyms. Pongamia glabra synonyms, pongamia glabra pronunciation, pongamia glabra translation, english dictionary definition of pongamia glabra. Antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties of seed components of pongamia pinnata a comparative study. It is useful in acne vulgaris, pimples with secretions. Pongamia glabra seed oil natural uvabsorbers as chemical filters substitutes. Keeping in mind the influence of tdz on the proliferation of meristematic cells in tamarind mehta et al.
Pongamia pinnata flowers on blood glucose and flowers on blood glucose and oxidative. The structure of compound 1 was elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data. Due to recent interest in biofuels, pongamia is often the generic name used when. Pongamia definition of pongamia by the free dictionary. It is often known by the synonym pongamia pinnata as it was moved to the. Millettia pinnata, also known as pongamia pinnata or pongamia glabra, is common throughout asia and thus has many different names in different languages, many of which have come to b.
A wide variety of pongamia pinnata seeds options are available to you, such as black, brown, and orange. Pongamia glabra wahat al sahraa we deliver quality. Apr 23, 2012 milletia pinnata is a species of tree in the pea family, fabaceae, native in tropical and temperate asia including parts of india, china, japan, malesia, australia and pacific islands. Most of the tamil nadu physicians of indian system of traditional medicine ayurveda and siddha use pongamia pinnata to treat various kinds of diseases including diabetes mellitus5. Nonedible oil contains several unsaponifiable and toxic components, which make them unsuitable for human consumption. With the increasing production of oil for biofuel, large amounts of oil cake are available for livestock feeding.
Watson2 introduction pongam is a fastgrowing evergreen tree which reaches 40 feet in height and spread, forming a broad, spreading canopy casting moderate shade fig. Antiinflammatory and analgesic effects of pongamia glabra. Leaves of pongamia pinnata are digestive, laxative, antihelmintic and are good for diarrhea, leprosy, dyspepsia and cough. The chemical characteristics of pongamia pinnata seeds, focussing on proximate composition and the fatty acid profile of its oil, are presented. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. The bark is grayishgreen or brown, smooth, or covered.
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