International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

‘Capsicum annuum’ is a vital commercial crop widely cultivated for its economic and nutritional value, especially in countries like India, which contributes nearly 40% of global chili production. Conventional agriculture relies heavily on chemical fertilizers to meet high demand, leading to environmental degradation and loss of soil-microbial balance. In response, sustainable alternatives like Homoeopathic and Ayurvedic inputs are being revisited. ‘Sulphur 6C’, a Homoeopathic preparation, and ‘Kunapajala’, an ancient Ayurvedic fermented liquid manure, have shown potential in enhancing plant growth. This study aims to comparatively assess the effectiveness of Sulphur 6C and Kunapajala in promoting growth of Capsicum annuum plant.

A prospective experimental study was conducted with 45 randomly selected healthy Capsicum annuum plants, grouped into three categories: Group-A (Control): irrigated with potable water only. Group-B (Sulphur 6C): irrigated with Sulphur 6C and Group-C (Kunapajala): irrigated with Kunapajala. Plants were planted in untreated soil and grown under uniform conditions without addition of any chemical fertilizers. Plant height was measured every 10^th day for 90 days.

By end of 90-day period, Group-A (Control) recorded an average plant height of 71mm. Group-B (Sulphur 6C) achieved highest average height of 134mm. And Group-C (Kunapajala) showed moderate growth with an average height of 93mm. No significant flowering or fruiting was observed in any group during the study period.

The study concludes that Sulphur 6C significantly promotes vegetative growth in Capsicum annuum compared to Kunapajala and control group, likely due to its role in protein synthesis and cellular repair mechanisms. Kunapajala, while less effective than Sulphur 6C, still outperformed the control, indicating its promise as an organic input. These findings support the potential integration of alternative bio-enhancers in sustainable agriculture, though further research is needed to evaluate long-term yield and soil health impacts.