Karanjin: The Natural Solution for Pest Control and Soil Health
🌿 What is Karanjin?
Karanjin is a plant-based compound extracted from the seeds of Pongamia pinnata (also called the karanja tree), a leguminous tree native to India. For centuries, karanja seeds have been used in traditional farming and medicine — and now, modern science is recognizing their potential in natural pest control and sustainable agriculture.
🐜 Natural Pest Control without Harsh Chemicals
Karanjin belongs to a class of natural compounds called flavonoids, which plants use to defend themselves against pests. As a bioinsecticide and acaricide, karanjin is known to:
Kill or repel insects and mites
Act as a natural alternative to synthetic pesticides
Degrade safely in the environment
Cause minimal harm to beneficial insects when used correctly
This makes it a valuable option for organic farming, permaculture systems, and environmentally conscious growers.
🌾 Support for Soil Health – Nitrification Inhibition
In addition to pest control, karanjin has been shown to inhibit nitrification — the process where soil microbes convert ammonia into nitrate. Slowing this process can:
Reduce nitrogen leaching into groundwater
Improve fertilizer efficiency
Help maintain soil fertility over time
For this reason, karanjin is gaining attention in eco-friendly fertilizer formulations.
🧪 Why Choose Karanjin Over Synthetics?
| Feature | Karanjin | Synthetic Chemicals |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Plant-based (Pongamia seeds) | Petroleum-derived |
| Biodegradable | ✅ Yes | ❌ Often persistent |
| Soil-friendly | ✅ May support soil health | ❌ Often harmful |
| Multi-use | ✅ Pest control + nitrification | ❌ Usually single-purpose |
🏭 Applications of Karanjin
🌿 Organic pesticides for vegetables and fruit trees
🐄 Herbal veterinary creams for dermatitis in animals
🌱 Soil amendment products in sustainable agriculture
🧪 Botanical research in plant protection and flavonoid activity
📦 Available from SGBio
At SGBio, we supply ≥98% pure karanjin extract in bulk, ideal for:
Biopesticide manufacturers
Organic farming product developers
Research and formulation labs
Our product is tested for quality and available in 1kg or 25kg packaging.
👉 View Karanjin Product Page
📩 Ready to Try Natural Pest Control?
Looking for a cleaner, greener ingredient to power your agri-formulas?
📞 Contact us for pricing, samples, or technical documentation.
🌍 NZ & international shipping available
📧 cs@sgbio.nz
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