Punga Oil Tree Leaves Powder / Punga ilai

Kingdom: Plantae 

Division: Tracheophyta 

Class: Magnoliopsida

Family: Fabaceae 

Scientific Name: Millettia pinnata

Punga oil tree is scientifically known as Pongamia pinnata. It is a tree or shrub, which is widely distributed in India, Northern Australia, South-eastern and central Asia, and Indonesia. This plant is naturally grown in the lowland forest on limestone and rocky outcrops on the coast.

This medium-size tree will grow 15-25 meters in height with the dropping branches. This plant has numerous nutrition that helps to get a better lifestyle. It plays a vital role in ancient Indian medicine and also it is used as a pest and insect control. The leaves, flowers, and seeds of this tree are used to treat some health problems.

Health Benefits

• Infusing the punga oil leaves provides better relief from rheumatism.
• Applying the paste of the punga oil leaves on the skin helps to treat parasitic skin problems.
• It also provides better relief from hemorrhoids.
• Traditionally, punga oil leaves are used to treat diarrhea, inflammation, and constipation.
• The juice extract of the punga oil leaves and roots is used to clean teeth.