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.