HARNESSING HERBAL POTENTIAL: BACOPA MONNIERI AMELIORATES LIVER TOXICITY FROM IMIDACLOPRID 70% WG IN LABEO ROHITA

Pesticide induced toxicity possesses significant risks to all organisms including aquatic organisms particularly in regions with extensive agriculture activities. This study offers valuable insights into the toxicological effects of Imidacloprid 70% WG a widely used neonicotinioid pesticide on the fresh water fish species Labeo rohita. The study also sheds light on the therapeutic potential of Bacopa monnieri a medicinal plant known for its antioxidant properties, hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties against Imidacloprid induced toxicity in Labeo rohita. Histopathological analysis revealed severe hepatic damage in imidacloprid exposed fish including necrosis and structural degeneration of hepatic cells. However treatment with Bacopa monnieri extract significantly ameliorated these effects restoring normal hepatic architecture. The results obtained from this investigation provide compelling evidence of the duality of pesticide toxicity and natural plant based mitigation leading to several key conclusions about the risk associated with immediately and the potential of alternative therapeutic interventions.