Nov 25, 20 medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of pongamia pinnata l. Biodiesel production from pongamia pinnata oil using. Benefits and uses of pongamia pinnata oil bulkagro2 wattpad. Antimicrobial activity of different extracts of pongamia. Pongamia pinnata is a native tree which produces seeds containing large amounts of oil. Effects of pongamia pinnata on lipid peroxidation products and antioxidants in hyperammonemic rats with reference to circadian variations were evaluated by essa and subramanian 29.
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. Pierre leguminaceae, subfamily papilionoideae is a medium sized tree commonly called as karanja that generally attains a height of about 1020 m and a trunk diameter of more than 50 cm pongamia. Karanja is an important ayurvedic medicine, used predominantly in skin diseases. The growth of pongamia pinnata is seen from sea level to an altitude of around 1200 m and an. The roots of pongamia pinnata are good for cleaning foul ulcers, cleaning teeth, strengthening gums and gonorrhoea. Oct 31, 2010 the chemical characteristics of pongamia pinnata seeds, focussing on proximate composition and the fatty acid profile of its oil, are presented. Pongamia biomass producer bioenergy information for. The bark can be used to make twine or rope and it also yields a black gum that has historically been used to. Fabaceae locally known as karanja, is a medium sized evergreen tree found in gardens and road side all over bangladesh as well as in india, china and southeast. Pongamia pinnata may be cultivated in the waste land, or in any other chosen land as per the parameters given earlier in the presentation. Th e pongamia pinnata, commonly known as karanj, has been recognized in diff erent system of traditional.
Incorporation of pongamia plant parts is very common in ayurvedha and siddha indian medicine practices. Pierre is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus pongamia family leguminosae. Millettia pinnata is a legume tree that grows to about 1525 metres 5080 ft in height with a large canopy which spreads equally wide. Detail study on the properties of pongamia pinnata karanja. Studies and research in applied zoology, school of biological sciences, kuvempu. Economics of oil production from pongamia millettia pinnata.
Pongamia pinnata is a native to many countries including india, malaysia, indonesia, taiwan, bangladesh, sri lanka and myanmar. Detail study on the properties of pongamia pinnata. Literature survey of pongamia pinnata revealed its potential being like hepatoprotective and antioxidant 30. Pongamia pinnata pongam, karum tree, poongaoil tree. Philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of philippine medicdinal plants by dr godofredo umali stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and scientific studies.
The present paper deals with chemical examination of defatted seeds of the plant pongamia pinnata l. Which has been found to consist of five sugars viz dmannose, dglucose, dxylose, raffinose, lfructose along with five amino acids, alanine, phenylalanine, tyrosine acid, tryptophane, and threonine. The collection and extraction of oil is carried out by indian biodiesel corporation, baramati. Which part of this plant is antiviral for oral uses. It is an antiinfective skin preparation used in the treatment of eczema, scabies etc. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in kalanchoe pinnata.
However, there is no information on its effect on infectious forms of diarrhea. 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, which now has the common botanical name of millettia pinnata, is a leguminous tree, which is native to northern australia, india, and much of the tropical world. But the best spacing for the commercial cultivations would be 5 mtr x 5 mtr to have 400 tress per hectare. The root paste is used for local application in scrofulous enlargement.
Medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of pongamia pinnata l. Dermafex oil used for the treatment of eczema and psoriasis, manufactured by ban labs ltd. In our country there are more than 300 species of trees, which produce oil bearing trees. A common view of the opportunities, challenges and research actions for pongamia in australia pdf, 2. It is appreciated as an ornamental throughout coastal india and all of polynesia. Pongamia pinnata in india karanja trees are distributed throughout india up to 1200 feet height from sea level. List of various diseases cured by kalanchoe pinnata. Pongamia pinnata is an evergreen tree growing to 20 m 65ft by 20 m 65ft at a fast rate. Bark of the tree is rich in fibres it is used to make rope or twine. Useful tropical plants database 2014 by ken fern, web interface by ajna fern with help from richard morris. Names of pongamia pinnata in various languages of the world are also given. Pongam tree aka, pongamia pinnata, millettia pinnata, pongamia, honge tree, karanj tree, and indian beech tree is a deciduous legume that grows up to about 50 to 80 feet tall and is native to subtropical regions.
Root, bark, leaves, flower and seeds of this plant also have medicinal properties and traditionally used as medicinal plants. Pongamia pinnata preparation oil is widely available and employed by practioner of natural health for treatment of rheumatism. From a botanical point of view, it should be noted that the nomenclature of the genus is particularly confusing because many species of other genera are synonymous. We are discovering the many extremes it can handle, including frost, and salty ground, amongst other things. It consists of about 150 species, which are distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. How pongamia pinnata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it as an accepted name record 4759 mirror. List of various diseases cured by pongamia pinnata. For annual seed yields ranging from 20 to 80 kg in shell per tree, the delivered cost of. Proximate composition and fatty acid profile of pongamia. Spacing differs from the soil conditions and terrain.
These non edible oil seeds are also used for lightning purpose at night. It has a straight or crooked trunk, 5080 centimetres 2030 in in diameter, with greybrown bark which is smooth or vertically fissured. Medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of pongamia. More importantly pongamia can produce up to 10,000l of oil per hectare, which can be run straight in a slightly modified diesel engine, or converted. Phytochemical constituents, traditional uses and pharmacological properties. Its native range is uncertain, with conflicting information in the published literature. Panigrahi is a fastgrowing, multipurpose tree of the humid tropic. Millettia pinnata is a species of tree in the pea family, fabaceae, native to eastern and tropical asia, australia and pacific islands. It is useful in acne vulgaris, pimples with secretions. Seed extract, leaves, root bark and stem bark have anti viral properties and are edible. Pongamia pinnata an introduction pongamia open day 22nd. The flowers are used by gardeners as compost for plants requiring rich nutrients. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Curcuma longa is an indian spice derived from the rhizomes of the plant and has a long history of use in ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for inflammatory conditions.
The genetic diversity has been conserved through storage of seeds which is the most common conventional and economical method 11, 12. Mix seed oil with pounded seeds of nyctanthes arbortristis l. Pappilonaceae is a nonedible oil of indian origin lakshmikanthan, 1978. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in pongamia pinnata. Evaluation of antibacterial 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 303 title. The oil was extracted from seeds by use of different solvents and the highest yield 29% was obtained. Apr 23, 2016 pongamia millettia pinnata has been widely studied as a potential feedstock for biodiesel fuel, though little is known about its feasibility at a commercial level. Short communication medicinal and aromatic plant science and biotechnology 2007 global science books antimicrobial activity of different extracts of pongamia pinnata p. Names of kalanchoe pinnata in various languages of the world are also given. The database and code is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 3.
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. Ayurvedic text quoted it as the best tooth brush stick possessing katu rasa. In addition to the properties in the table below, pongamia pinnata exhibits many pharmacological attributes. Locations where specimens of millettia pinnata have been collected and identified by state herbaria red circles represent collection locations labelled as pongamia pinnata and green circles collections labelled as millettia pinnata avh 2010.
The tree is well suited to intense heat and sunlight and its dense network of lateral roots and its thick long tap roots make it drought tolerant. Unlike jathropha, pongamia has no known carcinogenic effects. Take orally two spoonful of the decoction of the leaves of karanj, adhatoda vasica nees. It is a source of biodiesel and is used in ayurveda for external application to shrink pile mass, to heal wounds and abscesses quickly. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Wed like to understand how you use our websites in order to improve them. By bulkagro2 ongoing updated jan 08, 2015 embed story share via email read new reading list. With the increasing production of oil for biofuel, large amounts of oil cake are available for livestock feeding. Karanja sticks are forbidden for the rituals but described as the best among the tooth sticks. Uses the pongam tree is cultivated for two purposes. It is often used for landscaping purposes as a windbreak or for shade due to the large canopy and showy fragrant flowers. The oil was extracted from seeds by use of different solvents and the highest yield 29% was. An pongamia pinnata in nahilalakip ha genus nga pongamia, ngan familia nga fabaceae. The cake has multiple uses but if it becomes available in large quantities, the sludge can be used as a quality fertilizer.
Kalanchoe pinnata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Economics of oil production from pongamia millettia. Millettia pinnata is welladapted to arid zones and has many traditional uses. However, the queensland herbarium currently considers. Pongamia millettia pinnata has been widely studied as a potential feedstock for biodiesel fuel, though little is known about its feasibility at a commercial level. Ginklasipika han iucn an species komo diri gud kababarakan. Jul 02, 2010 pongamia pinnata may be cultivated in the waste land, or in any other chosen land as per the parameters given earlier in the presentation. The chemical characteristics of pongamia pinnata seeds, focussing on proximate composition and the fatty acid profile of its oil, are presented. Pongamia pinnata is one of the few nitrogenfixing trees which are predominantly cultivated easily through seeds. It is a species of the legume family and grows large pods that are rich in triglyceride oils that may be converted into biodiesel and aviation fuel.
Pongamia pinnata oil oil seed plants for biodiesel. For annual seed yields ranging from 20 to 80 kilograms in shell per tree, the delivered cost of pongamia oil was estimated to be. Pdf medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of. Preparation of biodiesel from crude oil of pongamia. Pongamia pinnata is a legume produces own nitrogen that grows in the tropical world, produces an oil suitable for biodiesel. Chemical examination of the seeds of pongamia pinnata l.
It is often known by the synonym pongamia pinnata as it was moved to the. This oil is easily extracted and can be converted into biodiesel. Karanja pongamia pinnata benefits, usage, ayurveda details. Karanja twigs were used as tooth brush in ancient times.
The pongamia millettia pinnata plant is a leguminous tree that is found through much of asia, northern australia and the pacific islands. Pongamia is a legume tree which is native to australia and most of the tropical world. Pinnate shaped leaves, the only member of the pongamia genus. It is found mainly in the native western ghats in india, northern australia, fiji and in some regions of eastern asia. The record derives from ildis which reports it as an accepted name record 4759.
Prospect of pongamia pinnata karanja in bangladesh. May 25, 2014 pongamia pinnata is a native tree which produces seeds containing large amounts of oil. Medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of. How kalanchoe pinnata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Evaluation of antibacterial activity of pongamia pinnata l. Bani, pongamia pinnata, pongam oil tree, shui huang pi. Millettia is a genus of legume in the family fabaceae. Creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 3. This is an attempt to compile and document information on different aspect of pongamia pinnata and its potential use as a source of biodiesel. It is one of the few nfixing trees that produce oilseeds sangwan et al.
The total karanja tree has got excellent medicinal. About pongamia bioenergy plantations australiabioenergy. Benefits and uses of pongamia pinnata oil bulkagro2. Pongamia pinnata is one of the important species from this family. Pongamia pinnata pongam environmental horticulture university. Pongamia pinnata, floral phenology, pod maturation, fruit colours, seed and seedling quality characters. Shoba and thomas reported on the effectiveness of p. Pierre is a medium sized glabrous tree popularly known as karanja in hindi, indian beech in english and pongam in tamil4. Pongamia pinnata is a fastgrowing, mediumsized, evergreen or briefly deciduous, glabrous shrub or tree with a broad crown of spreading or drooping branches. Pongamia oil is derived from the seeds of the millettia pinnata tree, which is native to tropical and temperate asia. Full publication details for this name can be found in ipni. 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. Al muqarrabun lm1, ahmat n, ruzaina sa, ismail nh, sahidin i. 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.
Capital budgeting and cash flow analysis was conducted for a potential pongamia plantation and crushing plant in queensland, australia. This pongamia can grow anywhere road sides, borders of crop lands, school compounds etc. Pongamia pinnata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. The plant extract contains flavonoids, carbohydrates, glycosides, international journal of chemtech. In the traditional systems of medicines, such as ayurveda and unani, the pongamia pinnata plant is used for anti inflammatory, anti plasmodial, antinociceptive, anti hyperglycaemic, anti lipidperoxidative, anti. Jun 15, 2014 pongamia pinnata with seeds powder with cowdung and cow urine, all mixed in 1. 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. Pierre is one of many plants with diverse medicinal properties which all its parts have been used as traditional. Article pdf available in journal of pharmaceutical sciences and research 33.
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