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The present study deals with the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of one ayurvedic formulation Drakshadi Lehyam, which is prescribed for liver-related diseases. Materials and Methods: The medicine was procured from the standard ayurvedic vendor and subjected to GC-MS analysis following standard protocol. Results: It was observed that some important medicinal molecules such as cyclohexanamine, N-3-butenyl-N-methyl-, cyclopentane, 1-acetyl-1, 2-epoxy-, 4H-Pyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-, benzoic acid, heptane diamide, N,N’-di-benzoyloxy-, p-hydrazinobenzamidoxime, hexanediamide, N,N’-di-benzoyloxy-, Benzoic acid, ethyl ester, coumarin, 2-Amino-4-tert-butylphenol, cyclopentan-1-al, 4-isopropylidene-2-methyl-, 1-Adamantanamine, N,N-dimethyl-, Tetradecanoic acid, 1,1-Diphenyl-4-phenylthiobut-3-en-1-ol, 1H-2-Indenone,2,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-3-(1-methylethyl)-7a-methyl, n-Hexadecanoic acid, 1-Heptatriacotanol, cis-13-Octadecenoic acid, Octadecanoic acid, benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trimethoxy-2-nitro-, methyl ester, 3-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-l-alanine, and hexadecanoic acid, 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2-ethanediyl ester were present, which are indicative of the medicinal role of Drakshadi Lehyam. Conclusions: The medicinal roles of the majority of the molecules do represent the medicinal properties of Drakshadi Lehyam as a potent liver tonic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The present study deals with the Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC MS) study of one Ayurvedic Rasayana formulation, Narasimha Rasayanam. Materials and Methods: The GC MS of Narasimha Rasayanam was performed by standard protocol. Results: It is observed that some compounds such as cyclobutane-1,1-dicarboxamide, N,N’-di-benzoyloxy-, benzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-, octanediamide, N,N’-di-benzoyloxy-, N-cyclohexyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine, benzaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy- and 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, mono(2-ethylhexyl) ester do show some medicinal roles which augur well with the claim of Ayurveda toward the function of this formulation. Conclusion: The knowledge of the molecules present in this Rasayanam throws some light on the mechanism of action of this health tonic used for vigor and good health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The present study deals with the Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of one ayurvedic Rasayana formulation, “Brahma Rasayanam,” which is a health rejuvenating tonic prescribed in Ayurveda. Materials and Methods: Brahma Rasayanam was procured from ayurvedic vendor at Chennai and subjected to GC-MS procedure by following standard protocol. Results: The GC-MS profile indicated the presence of some very important biomolecules such as 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural, 2H-Pyran-2-one, tetrahydro-6-nonyl-, n-hexadecanoic acid, tetradecanoic acid, and n-decanoic acid. Conclusion: The medicinal roles of the molecules represent that of Brahma Rasayanam itself, further work to standardize the medicine is warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The present deals with the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of one Ayurvedic digestive formulation, Ashtachurnam. Materials and Methods: Ashtachurnam was procured from standard Ayurvedic vendor from Chennai and was subjected to GC-MS analysis following standard procedure. Results: Some important biomolecules such as cycloheximide, piperine, 1-heptatriacotanol., beta.-sitosterol, Thymol, and n-decanoic acid with medicinal values were found in the GC-MS profile. Conclusion: The types of molecules present in the GC-MS indicate their overall medicinal role correlating to Ashtachurnam. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The study envisages finding the molecules present in one Ayurvedic medicine, Avipathi churnam, which is prescribed to treat digestive disorders by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. Materials and Methods: Avipathi churnam was procured from standard Ayurvedic medicine vendor at Chennai, India, and was subjected to GC-MS analysis following standard procedures. Results: The GC-MS profile shows the presence of some important biomolecules of medicinal importance such as cis-5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic acid, methyl ester, 6,6-Dimethyl-2-(2-methyl-allyl)-1,6-dihydropyrimidine4-Carbonitrile, 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol., alpha., alpha., 4-trimethyl-, acetate, 2(1H)-Isoquinolinecarboximidamide, 3,4-dihydro-., beta.-ylangene, Caryophyllene oxide, 7-Methyl-Z-tetradecen-1-ol acetate, 12-Hydroxy-14-methyl-oxacyclotetradec-6-en-2-one., beta.-sitosterol, 9, 19-Cyclolanost-24-en-3-ol, acetate, (3.beta.)-, Ursodeoxycholic acid, Butyl 9.cis., and 11.trans.-octadecadienoate which augur well with the medicinal properties of Avipathi churnam. Conclusion: The GC-MS analysis results indicate the medicinal efficacy of Avipathi churnam as a good digestive formulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The present work deals with the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis of Ksheerabala Thailam which is an Ayurvedic oil used for the treatment of Vata disorders such as neuromuscular pains, sciatica, spondylitis, paralysis, myalgia, for nerve regeneration, cataract, earache, and headache. Materials and Methods: Ksheerabala Thailam was bought from a standard Ayurvedic vendor at Chennai and subjected to GC–MS analysis by 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 ethnobotanical data and other data. Results: GC–MS profile of the Ksheerabala Thailam indicated the presence of important biomolecules such as n-Hexadecanoic acid, 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid, Hexadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl ester, (3-Fluorophenyl)carbamic acid, 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenyl ester, Hexadecanoic acid, 1-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2-ethanediyl ester, Hexadecanoic acid, 2-(octadecyloxy)ethyl ester,. gamma.-Tocopherol, and gamma.-Sitosterol; these molecules do have medicinal roles which relate to that of Ksheerabala Thailam. Conclusions: It is concluded that Ksheerabala Thailam, which is an important Ayurvedic medicine, does contain some very important molecules showing its efficacy. Further research is required for a better understanding of the medicinal roles of Ksheerabala Thailam. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The present study deals with the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis of an anti-obesity Ayurvedic medicine, Lohasava. Methods: Lohasava was bought from a standard Ayurvedic vendor at Chennai and subjected to GC–MS analysis by 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: The GC–MS profile of Lohasava indicated the presence of important biomolecules such as butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, phenylethyl alcohol, ethyl hydrogen succinate, thymol, 4-hydroxy-2-methylacetophenone, hydrocinnamic acid, 2,6-dimethoxyphenyl-beta-phenylpropionate, bisphenol C, benzeneethanamine, 2,5-dimethoxy-alpha.,4-dimethyl-and piperine. Conclusions: It is concluded that Lohasava 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 Lohasava. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The present work deals with the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of Kutajarishtam which is used in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, hemorrhoids, etc. Materials and Methods: Kutajarishtam was bought from a standard Ayurvedic vendor at Chennai and subjected to GC-MS analysis by 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 ethnobotanical data and other data. Results: GC-MS profile of Kutajarishtam indicated the presence of important biomolecules such aso-Acetyl-L-serine, 4H-Pyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-, 2-Furanethanol., beta.-ethoxy-, Acetic acid, 1-(2-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-3-methoxymethoxy-2-methyl-propyl ester and Cyclohexan-1,4,5-triol-3-one-1-carboxylic acid which have medicinal roles which correlated well with that of Kutajarishtam. Conclusions: It is concluded that Kutajarishtam, which is an important Ayurvedic medicine, contains some very important molecules showing its efficacy. Further research is required for a better understanding of the medicinal roles of this medicine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The study aims at understanding the types of molecules present in one Ayurvedic formulation, Dantyarishtam by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. Materials and Methods: Dantyarishtam was procured from standard Ayurvedic vendor at Chennai and was subjected to GC-MS analysis by standard procedure. Results: The GC-MS profile indicated the presence of some important biomolecules of medicinal importance such as heptanoic acid, L-Isoleucine, ethyl ester, Ethyl hydrogen succinate, 4-Ethyl hydrogen itaconate, 3-(3,3-Dimethyloxiran-2-yl)-2,2-dimethylpropionic acid, ethyl ester, pentanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, acetic acid, (3-methyl-2-nitrophenyl)methyl ester, Benzeneethanol, 4-hydroxy-, 2,5-di-tert-Butylaniline, Disulfide, di-tert-dodecyl, Methyl 4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoate, octadecanoic acid, 3-Hydroxy-4-decenoic acid, 9-(tetrahydropyran-2-yl)oxy-, 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl ester, and Z-10-Methyl-11-tetradecen1-ol propionate. Conclusion: The biomolecules present do have medicinal roles which represent the role of Dantyarishtam as a potent digestive formulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]