Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 9, 2026

An In Vitro Dissolution Determination of Multi-Index Components in Tibetan Medicine Rhodiola Granules
Published on: November 4, 2022
The GC-MS Study of the Ayurvedic Formulation "Dhanwantharam Thailam" Used for Rheumatism
T R Brindha1, K Prabhu2, Sumathi Jones3
1Department of Anatomy, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Vel's Medical College Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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.
More Related Videos
07:36Analysis of Raw and Processed Cyperi Rhizoma Samples Using Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry in Rats with Primary Dysmenorrhea
Published on: December 23, 2022
04:50Preliminary Study on Acupuncture Combined with Grain-sized Moxibustion for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis with Finger Joint Pain
Published on: May 16, 2025
Related Concept Videos
Genome-wide Association Studies-GWAS
GWAS does not require the identification of the target gene involved in...
Rheumatic Heart Disease II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies