Red Ivy Plant:
Scientists at JNTBGRI, Kerala have developed a multifunctional wound-healing pad using the red ivy plant (Strobilanthes alternata), combining traditional knowledge with nanotechnology.
- Red Ivy Plant (Murikooti Pacha) is a tropical medicinal plant widely known for its wound-healing properties and used in indigenous medicine.
- Scientific Name: Strobilanthes alternata (Family: Acanthaceae).
- It Grows abundantly in tropical regions including India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
- Found in moist forests and shaded rural areas; thrives in Kerala’s Western Ghats ecosystem.
- Key Features:
- Appearance: Spreading vine-like plant with red-green leaves.
- Bioactive Compound: Acteoside – proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial agent.
- Sustainability: Easily cultivable, ensuring large-scale availability for medicinal use.
