The Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy Analysis of One Unani Drug, "Muffarah Ahmedi"
Author(s): Hassan Mohammad M, Janaki CS, Rao MRK*, Prabhu K, Deepa K, Franklin and Vijayalakshmi N
Abstract
The Unani medicine, Muffarah Ahmedi, which is prescribed for duodenal and peptic ulcers, was subjected to gas chromatography mass spectroscopic analysis. The medicine was bought procured from Unani medicine supplier and was processed suitably for analysis. The profile results indicated the availability of many compounds, namely, trans-2-methyl-4-n-pentylthiane, S,Sdioxide,PhenylethylAlcohol,trans-3-Methyl-2-n-propylthiophane,5-Hydroxymethylfurfural, Tetradecanedioic acid, 6-Octadecenoic acid, trans-13-Octadecenoic acid, Methyl 2-hydroxy-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoate, which correspond well with the medicinal role of this medicine.