Guest guest Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 OK, have two questions on the Karanja Oil. Where can one buy it, and two, can it be used in a natural bug repelent liquid soap like neem oil can be used. I have a friend that will buy a whole batch of liquid soap made with neem oil for his garden. However the thought of that smell while I'm making liquid soap deters my indevore<G>! Anita in TX - Debra E. S. Baker Friday, June 25, 2004 12:50 AM Marti/Neem Oil or advice for psoriasis and eczema Greetings, Marti, Here is information on two similar oils used for what you are interested in; I have used both and prefer Karanja Seed Oil. I simply choose this one over the other for the non medicinal aroma. ^BB^ Debra E. S. Baker http://LandOfTheEnchanted.com Enchanted Herbals/Enchanted Workshop Bath & Body/Dolls & Toys *********************************************************** Neem Oil BOTANICAL NAME -Mellia azadirachta INCI: Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil Neem oil has great germ killing properties (much like Tea Tree Oil)! A dark oil with a strong odor, you will need to use this oil sparingly in skin care products so that you may be able to cover the smell of this oil with your fragrance oil or essential oils. Neem oil is good for skin irritations and disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, rashes, acne, and even burns. When adding to soap recipes, a good ratio is 1 oz of Neem oil to a 5-8 pound batch of soap. Karanja Seed Oil BOTANICAL NAME -Pongamia glabra INCI: Karanja Seed Oil An oil similar to Neem in its antiseptic and healing properties without the strong harsh odor! Karanja Oil is said to be effective for the same conditions as Neem Oil, and can be substituted in equal amounts for Neem oil in your formulas for eczema, psoriasis, acne, etc. (There is a difference in SAP value, so make sure to run your recipe through a lye calculator when making the substitution.) The scent of Karanja is kind of woody, smoky and nutty. Karanja can be added in amounts of up to 20% in soaps, and the scent does not overpower. It can be used in creams, salves, serums and soaps. Another awesome benefit of this oil is that it is extremely effective for " pain-relieving " products. Marti Smith [martismith50] Thursday, June 24, 2004 6:08 PM Neem Oil or advice for psoriasis and eczema I am looking for neem oil, my mother asked if I would make soap for her psoriasis, or what would you suggest instead of neem oil, really appreciate it, also I have tons of clients with eczema, looks like many people with skin conditions. I sell Shea butter to help it, but I am looking for infusions and directions,Marti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 Anita, You can get the Karanja oil from Dawn at www.dellaterranaturals.com and I have a question.........How does he use the soap on his garden? Does he spray it on the plants and then wash them off? Or is it for his hands? Just curious? Bree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2004 Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 He just sprays the plants with the soap. He has been buying a commercial product with neem oil in it, will try and make a soap without much lather(suds) for him to use on the plants. Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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