Preparation of Fibres from Urginea indica Kunth (Jangli Pyaz) and it’s Microbial Properties

Urginea indica Kunth (Drimia indica), popularly known as Jangli Pyaz, is a rare, endangered, and threatened medicinal plant belonging to the Liliaceae family. It contains nutrients and beneficial compounds for your health. Onions have numerous papules in the bulbs that act as a defensive mechanism in addition to having a strong bitter flavour. Its mystical healing powers include cardiotonic, anti-carcinomic, anti-jaundice, anti-dropsy, anti-asthmatic, anti-epileptic, dermatological, and diuretic properties. It is also an abortifacient and has effects on the menstrual cycle. Insects, fungus


Introduction
Drimia indica, also known as Indian squill, is a medicinal plant native to India, Pakistan, and other parts of Asia.It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat a variety of conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, heart disease, skin conditions, and intestinal worms.Phytochemical studies have shown that D. indica contains a variety of active compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, steroids, glycosides, quinones, resins, and saponins.These compounds have been shown to possess a wide range of pharmacological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, laxative, spasmodic, antioxidant, anti-angiogenic, pro-apoptotic, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and cardiac effects (Pratyush Kumar Jena et al., 2023) Medicinal plants have been used for centuries to treat a wide range of diseases.Urginea indica is a medicinal plant that has been shown to have antifungal, antibacterial, and anticancer activities.It is a member of the Hyacinthaceae family and is native to India, Pakistan, and other parts of Asia.The bulb of Urginea indica is the most commonly used part of the plant for medicinal purposes.It contains a variety of phytochemical compounds, including alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds.These compounds have been shown to have a variety of pharmacological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, laxative, spasmodic, antioxidant, anti-angiogenic, and pro-apoptotic effects.Urginea indica has the potential to be used in the development of new and effective therapies for a variety of diseases, including bacterial infections, cancer, and heart disease.Urginea indica is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including arthritis, inflammatory diseases, and cancer.It is also a potential source of new antimicrobial and anticancer drugs.This study investigated the antibacterial and antifungal activity of Urginea indica extracts against a variety of bacterial and fungal strains.The results showed that the extracts were effective against both grampositive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as against the fungi.The findings of this study suggest that Urginea indica has the potential to be used in the development of new antimicrobial and anticancer nline at: le o b ila Ava -1337 -drugs.The growing problem of antibiotic resistance and the need for new and effective antibacterial therapies.Urginea indica is one of many medicinal plants that are being investigated for their potential to be used in the development of new antibacterial drugs.Despite its wide range of potential therapeutic benefits, D. indica has not been well-studied scientifically.However, more research is needed to fully understand the safety and efficacy of the plant extracts.Present research is for extraction of fibre from Urginea indica Kunth (Sanyogita Shahi and Shirish Kumar Singh,2023), (Sanyogita Shahi and Shirish Kumar Singh, 2022).

Extraction Of Fibre from Urginea indica Kunth:
The layers of bulb and upper stem are used to prepare fibre.In the apparatus used to harvest U. indica Kunth fibres, the bulb is manually peeled.The bulb, which has been peeled and is light purple to whitish, is wasted.The inner layers are slightly whitish in color.The fibres are more in inner layer as compared to outer one.
Another method of extraction is by Sodium hydroxide.Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) extraction is one of the most extensively used and economical techniques for processing natural fibres.Sodium hydroxide is used produce a variety of natural plant fibres, including lotus, cotton, hemp, alfalfa, flax, and ramie.Urginea indica Kunth fibres are also degummed with sodium hydroxide.However, sodium hydroxideextracted Urginea indica Kunth fibres have an excessive amount of non-cellulose components.

Peeling:
Manual labour is used to conduct the peeling.The stem is divided vertically before being peeled.There are four vertical segments that make up the bulb.Peeler now begins coloring the inner bark of the trunk while peeling off layers of it.The white part after peeling is gathered in a convenient location (Kanika Mishra and Sanyogita Shahi,2023).

Fibre Extracting:
The inner layer of bulb, which has been peeled, is processed via a machine with pressure rollers and a mechanism for separating fibres.Since the white inner pulp has a significant quantity of moisture inside of it, the pulp must be rid of this moisture.Pressure rollers aid in removing moisture from fibres (Tapas Kumar Dandasena et al., 2023), (Kajal et al., 2023).
The purple and whitish purple slices is peeled and then run through the roller nip to remove moisture.Moisture purges like a sugarcane juice press.The peeled slices is fed as long as possible between the rollers nip by the machine operator while holding one end of the peeled slices (Sephali Sinha et al., 2023), (Swayamprabha Pati et al., 2023).

Washing And Sun Drying:
The machine operator manually drew the trunk back once it had been fed into the machine to its maximum length.The mechanism for fibre separation activates when he pulls back the trunk.The fibres immediately split as the operator draws back the trunk.The bottom of the machine is where the pulp produced throughout the operation is collected.The operator now does the identical procedure on the opposite end of the bark (Parinita Tripathy et al.,2023), (Sanyogita Shahi et al., 2022).

Characteristics Of Urginea indica Kunth Fibres:
A natural bast fibre is Urginea indica Kunth fibre.It possesses unique physical, chemical, and many other qualities that make it a high-quality fiber.
• The Urginea indica Kunth fibres resemble bamboo and lotus fibres in appearance.
• Its fibres may be spun more easily than bamboo fibre.
• The peak tensile strength of Urginea indica Kunth fiber is lower than than banana, lotus and bamboo fibres.
• The fibres from Urginea indica Kunth have a good sheen, much as silk.The method used to remove and spin the fibres affects how shiny they are.
• The Urginea indica Kunth fibers have weak elongation properties.

Preparation of Fibres from Urginea indica Kunth (Jangli Pyaz) and it's Microbial Properties
Available online at: https://jazindia.com-1338 - • The Urginea indica Kunth fibre is denser than cotton fibre means its specific gravity is higher than cotton fibre.
• It has low moisture absorption capabilities.It swiftly releases moisture as well as quickly absorbs it.
• It may be considered as an eco-friendly fibre because it is biodegradable and has no adverse effects on the environment.
• Like Banana fibres, Urginea indica Kunth fibres may be spun in a variety of ways.It may be spun using the ring frame, open-end, worsted, and wet spinning processes.

Conclusion
Urginea indica Kunth is a plant that produces dense, glossy fibres with low absorbance.These fibres are used to make clothing for tents, curtains, and other dress materials that protect people from microbes and insects.The fibres repel microbes and insects, making them ideal for use in areas where these pests are prevalent.