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GC-MS Analysis of the Ayurvedic Oil Balaswagandhadi Tailam
Aparna Sudhan1, K Prabhu2, Sumathi Jones3
1Department of Anatomy, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Selaiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Background:
To evaluate the efficacy of alternative medications such as Ayurveda, Sidha, and Unani, the application of advanced analytical tools is essential.
Aim:
In this study, the Ayurvedic oil Balaswagandhadi tailam, which is prescribed for treating fever, muscle weakness, bone and joint issues, muscle wasting, arthritic pain, neuralgia, and paralysis.
Methods:
The presence of active component was analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) following a prescribed protocol.
Results:
The GC-MS study disclosed the presence of several essential bioactive compounds, including trans-2-methyl-4-n-pentylthiane, S, S-dioxide, chloroacetic acid, tetradecyl ester, 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-methylpropyl) ester, methyl 12,15-octadecadienoate, 11-octadecenoic acid, methyl ester, cis-10-heptadecenoic acid, tetradecanedioic acid, 15-hydroxypentadecanoic acid, octadecanoic acid, levo-menthoxyacetic acid, β-eudesmol trimethylsilyl ether, 1-heptatriacotanol, vitamin E, campesterol, and γ-sitosterol.
Conclusion:
The compounds identified are known for their various medicinal properties, potentially contributing to the therapeutic effects of Balaswagandhadi tailam. Further research is warranted to explore these findings.
