India, March 23 -- Scientists from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University (GADVASU) have prepared an ointment using fish skin which can heal wounds and be used as a moisturiser. The ointment was the college of fisheries' main attraction at Pashu Palan Mela which concluded on Saturday.

The ointment, named as Aqua Dramahas, was developed after two years of research by Dr Siddhnath, an assistant professor at the college. He said that it is helpful in healing 45 percent of wounds in 24 hours, and is rich in moisture. Generally, the skin of fish is thrown away as waste. He added that it can be an additional source of income for farmers involved in fish farming.

"We used to visit the Tajpur fish market here and saw the skin o...