Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis of one ayurvedic oil, anu thailam

G. Sivakumaran, K. Prabhu, Mudiganti Ram Krishna Rao, Sumathi Jones, R. Lakshmi Sundaram, V. Rahul Ulhas, Shruthi Dinakar, N. Vijayalakshmi

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    Abstract

    Objective: Anuthailam, an Ayurvedic oil used for the treatment of diseases related to the brain, nose, sinus, eyes, head, neck, shoulders, and arms. Anuthailam is subjected to Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis to understand the molecules present therein. Materials and Methods: Anuthailam was bought from a standard Ayurvedic vendor at Chennai and subjected to GC-MS analysis by the standard procedures. The medicinal roles of the biomolecules indicated in the GC-MS profile were screened for their various medicinal roles using Dr. Duke’s Phytochemical and ethno-botanical data and other data. Results: GC-MS profile of the Anuthailam indicated the presence of important biomolecules such as 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid, hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl ester, trans-13-Octadecenoic acid, 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl ester, 1-Heptatriacotanol.,gamma.-Tocopherol, (3-Fluorophenyl)carbamic acid, 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenyl ester, Stigmasterol, Hexadecanoic acid, 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2-ethanediyl ester, etc. Conclusions: It is concluded that Anuthailam, does have a scientific efficacy toward its claimed role as a medicine in Ayurveda. Further research is required for a better understanding of the medicinal roles of Anuthailam.

    Original languageBritish English
    Pages (from-to)2675-2678
    Number of pages4
    JournalDrug Invention Today
    Volume11
    Issue number10
    StatePublished - 2019

    Keywords

    • 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1
    • 1-Heptatriacotanol
    • 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid
    • 2-ethanediyl ester
    • 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl ester
    • AnuThailam
    • Gamma –Tocopherol
    • Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry
    • Hexadecanoic acid Hexadecanoic acid Stigmasterol trans-13-Octadecenoic acid

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