The GC-MS Study of the Ayurvedic Formulation “Dhanwantharam Thailam” Used for Rheumatism

The GC-MS Study of the Ayurvedic Formulation “Dhanwantharam Thailam” Used for Rheumatism T R Brindha Department of Anatomy, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Vel’s Medical College Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India K Prabhu Department of Anatomy, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Sumathi Jones Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India C S Janaki Department of Anatomy, Bharath Medical College and Hospital, Selaiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Dhastangir Sheriff Department of Bio Chemistry, Anna Medical College, Montangne Blance, Maurities Hayagreva Muttevi Kumar St. Joseph University College of Health Sciences, Boko, Dar Es Sallam, Tanzania S Kalaivani Department of Research and Development, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Deepa Lakshmi Department of Research and Development, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India A BSTRACT Background:

The scientific validity of contemporary and alternative medicinal practices, such as Ayurveda and Siddha, holds significant importance in today’s context.
Aim and Objective:

The present study employs gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis to investigate a pain-relieving Ayurvedic oil, Dhanwantharam Thailam, aiming to establish correlations between its medicinal activity and the biomolecules it contains.
Materials and Methods:

Procured sample from a reputable Ayurvedic vendor in Chennai, Dhanwantharam Thailam underwent GC-MS analysis using standard procedures.
Results and Discussion:

The resulting profile revealed the presence of crucial molecules like oleic acid, dodecanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester, ethenyl ester, and 9,12-octadecadienoyl chloride (Z, Z), aligning with the medicinal properties attributed to Dhanwantharam Thailam.
Conclusion:

The identification of these biomolecules supports the role of Dhanwantharam Thailamas an effective pain-relieving oil.
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