HISTORY OF WESTERN ANATOMY IN MONGOLIA
- VernacularTitle: HISTORY OF WESTERN ANATOMY IN MONGOLIA
- Author:
D. Tungalag
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Sh. Bold
2
Author Information
1. 2
2. Mongolian Medical Academy
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HISTORY OF WESTERN ANATOMY IN MONGOLIA
- From:
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology
2013;2(1):47-
- CountryMongolia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
In the History of Yuan Dynasty, the 81st chapter of scripture “…Khubilai Khaan was established the Medical school in May, second year of Jun Tung”. This is certifying that first confidential hospital was formed in 1261 of public reckoning. In 1280 Mongolian State 5th article of law /one of the codes of law for 13th century were the hospitals /Military/ approved by State law during the 10-13th century, which had their strong rules and regulations. Doctor Khusekhui, a Mongolian nationality was printed the three volumes of book, which titled “Brief Practical Guide to Healthy Diet” printed in 1330. Also there are high needs to search theoretic creature about Mongolian food. Starting since 17th century Mongolian doctors, scientists were started to establish flow of “Four Medical Tantras” and based on “Astanga Hrdayam Samhita” written by famous Doctor Bagbat from Indian Auyrved /1500-1600/, “The explanation of Quintessence of the Eight Branches” his explanatory literature by Chandranandan, was compiled by sage Doctor, Elder Utog Yondongombo /729-854/ and Younger Utog Uoyndongombo reviewed again “Four Medical Tantras” during XII century. Study of personal history and works of famous Mongolian doctors and scholars is a tool for drawing historical tree of the traditional medicine. Of particular importance is period between 17th and 19th century which is a golden period of traditional medicine development. In this research project we identified the details of personal history of some scholars who had great contribution into the development of traditional medicine including Zaya Pandit Namkhaijamts from Oirad (1559), Lama Gegeen Luvsandanzanjaltsan (1639-1704), Zaya Pandit Luvsanprinlei (1642-1715), Lord Gombojav from Uzemchin (1680-1750), Arya jonlon Pandit Agvaanluvsandanbiijantsan (1770- 1845), Sube hambo Ishbaljir (1704-1788), Tsahar gevsh Luvsanchultem (1740-1810), Mindol nomuun Khan (1789-1838), Toin Jambaldorj (1792-1855), Luvsanchoimbal (19th century), Jigmeddanzanjamts (19th century), Ishdanzanvaanjil (1852-1906), Agvaangenden (19th century), Yondon (19th century), Lunrig Dandar (1831-1920), Choijamts (1860-1928). In addition, we also made observations on their works from the perspectives of theory, methodology and philosophy. Comprehending a science in light of its own methodology is important because then it opens up for observations from the perspective of other sciences and methodologies as well as creates new ideas.
