The gas chromatography-mass spectrometry study of one Ayurvedic formulation avipathi churnam.

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]