Reduction of Hexaconazole Residue on Apples (Pyrus malus) Using Vishaghna Dravyas: Comparative Analysis of Shirish (Albizia lebbeck) and Haridra (Curcuma longa): ORIGIONAL RESEARCH (EXPERIMENTAL STUDY)

Devraj Singh Panwar; Ramesh Chandra Tiwari; Seema Joshi; Bhawana Mittal; Naveen Kumar

doi:10.64280/JAA.2025.V1I103

Authors

Devraj Singh Panwar Post Graduate Scholar, P.G. Department of Agad Tantra Evam Vidhi Vaidyak, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar, Uttrakhand, India 249401 Author
Ramesh Chandra Tiwari Professor and Head, P. G. Department of Agad Tantra Evam Vidhi Vaidyak, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar, Uttrakhand, India 249401 Author
Seema Joshi Professor, P.G. Department of Kriya Sharir, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar, Uttrakhand, India 249401 Author
Bhawana Mittal Assistant Professor, P.G. Department of Agad Tantra Evam Vidhi Vaidyak, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar, Uttrakhand, India 249401 Author
Naveen Kumar Associate Professor, P.G. Department of Chemistry, KLDAV PG College, Roorkee, Uttrakhand, India 247667 Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64280/JAA.2025.V1I103

Keywords:

Hexaconazole Residue, Ayurvedic Detoxification, Shirish (Albizia lebbeck), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Pesticide Decontamination

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Background: Hexaconazole, a systemic fungicide, is extensively used in apple cultivation to manage fungal diseases. Its residue on fruits poses significant health risks, necessitating effective detoxification methods.

Objective: This study evaluates the efficacy of Ayurvedic detoxifiers Shirish (Albizia lebbeck) and Haridra (Curcuma longa) in reducing Hexaconazole residue on apples.

Methods: Apples were treated with Shirish Kwath, Haridra Kwath, and their combination for 5 and 15 minutes. Residue levels were quantified using the QuEChERS method followed by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).

Results: Both Shirish and Haridra effectively reduced Hexaconazole residue, with the combination achieving a maximum reduction of 75% after 15 minutes.

Conclusion: Ayurvedic detoxifiers offer a natural and effective method for pesticide residue mitigation, enhancing food safety and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.