A review of clinical research on the five medicinal herb soak therapy
- VernacularTitle:Таван рашаан дэвтээлгийн эмнэлзүйн судалгааны тойм
- Author:
Enkhbold G
1
;
Badamtsetseg S
1
;
Munkhzaya B
1
;
Lkhaasuren R
1
;
Khurelbaatar L
2
Author Information
1. Drug Research Inistitute
2. Monos Group
- Publication Type:Review
- From:
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology
2024;25(2):100-110
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Introduction: The Five Medicinal Herb Soak Therapy, as described in the 23rd chapter of “The Secret
Quintessential Instructions on the Eight Branches of the Ambrosia Essence Tantra,” a key text in traditional medicine, is noted for its therapeutic applications. It is recommended for conditions such as joint stiffness, tumors, acute and chronic wound swelling, sores, abscesses, hunchback, muscle rheumatism, anthrax, scattered heat and wind disorders. The Five Medicinal Herb Soak consists of Ledum palustre L., Juniperus pseudosabia Fisch.Et M., Myricaria alopecuroides Schrenk., Ephedra Przewalskii Stapf., and Artemisia frigida Willd. This therapy is widely practiced in Mongolia, China, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the Tibetan Autonomous Region, the Qinghai Province, and the Gansu Province. This clinical observational study review aims to predict treatment outcomes, establish treatment guidelines, and facilitate the development of other pharmaceutical forms. It is anticipated that this review will serve as a scientific reference for the application of the Five Medicinal Herb Soak Therapy.
Objective: The objective of this review is to analyze and synthesize clinical studies on the Five Medicinal
Herb Soak Therapy.
Methods: Keywords “五味甘露” (Wu wei gan lu), “Tibetan medicine five-flavor Manna” were used to search
for relevant research articles and theses in biomedical databases, including PubMed (https://pubmed.ncbi.
nlm.nih.gov/) and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure CNKI (https://www.cnki.net/). The collected
data were systematically analyzed and reviewed.
Conclusion: The Five Medicinal Herb Soak Therapy demonstrates significant therapeutic value in treating
conditions such as gout, rheumatic joint inflammations, digestive disorders, female reproductive system
diseases, spinal herniation, arthritis, varicose veins, and scurvy. Integrating this therapy with Mongolian,
Tibetan, Chinese, and European medical practices can enhance treatment efficacy by reducing treatment
duration, alleviating symptoms, and preventing recurrence. Furthermore, developing more efficient
pharmaceutical forms of the Five Medicinal Herb Soak could improve its effectiveness and reduce potential
side effects.
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