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)

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.

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Published

2025-07-24

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (January-June) (2025): JAA

Section

Articles