Murikooti pacha
( UPSC Prelims)
Murikooti pacha
( UPSC Prelims)
News Context
Indian researchers have tapped into the wound-healing potential of the plant.
Distribution:
● Native to Southeast Asia, it is also present in other tropical regions, including India.
Characteristics:
○ The Red ivy plant, referred to as Vranaropani in Sanskrit, is recognized for its wound-healing properties.
○ It contains a wound-healing pad with acteoside, a natural compound renowned for its therapeutic potential.