Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis of one Ayurvedic oil, Triphaladi Thailam.

Introduction: The present study deals with the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis of an Ayurvedic oil Triphaladi Thailam, which is used to treat spilt hair, headache, sinusitis, and rhinitis and also for diseases related to neck, eyes, ear, and throat and to understand the molecular roles of this medicine. Methods: Triphaladi 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 Triphala Rasayana indicated the presence of important biomolecules such as 2-[4-methyl-6-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-enyl)hexa-1,3,5-, á-Sitosterol, 1-Monolinoleoylglycerol trimethylsilyl ether, 1H-2,8a-Methanocyclopenta[a]cyclopropa[e]cyclodecen-11-one, and oleic acid. Conclusions: It is concluded that Triphala, which an age-old multipurpose folklore medicine does have a scientific efficacy. Further research is required for a better understanding of the medicinal roles of Triphaladi Thailam. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]