A study of an ancient book of Islamic medicine
- VernacularTitle:Исламын анагаах ухааны эртний нэгэн номын судалгаа
- Author:
Sambuu Ochirkhuu
1
;
Ariunaa Erdene
2
;
Shagdarsuren Dashjamts
2
;
Gerelmaa Battogtokh
2
;
Khaliunaa Baasanjav
2
;
Bold Sharav
1
,
2
Author Information
1. Department of Traditional Medicine, Mongolian University of Pharmaceutical Sciences
2. Ach Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Islamic medicine;
healing;
medical books;
medical knowledge
- From:
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology
2025;26(1):35-39
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Among the ancient medical books, manuscripts written in clear script, with unique vocabulary and treatment methods, have been found. The vocabulary in this work is very ancient, and the treatment
methods are systematic, with few mentions of theoretical concepts. Most of the unfamiliar words were written in the pronunciation of the ancient Oirat Torghut and Dorbet. Some of these words were of Uyghur and Sartuul (Khui Khui) origin. Therefore, we worked to determine when and by whom this book was written, what its content was, and which direction of medicine it belongs to.
Objectives: To study an ancient book written in clear script, containing Islamic medical knowledge, found
in Mongolia.
Results: “The Healing Charm of Blue Ram” (Khökh khutsyn uvdis orshivai) records that Genghis Khan
ordered Chagatai Khan to send him medical books from his land. He may have been in poor health shortly after the founding of the Chagatai state in 1225. Thus, he ordered Chagatai to send him books containing medical methods. It is reasonable to assume that the books were sent in 1226. At that time, the Chagatai state was highly developed, consisting of many ethnic groups, including Khorezm, Sartuul, and Uyghurs, who practiced Islam. In particular, the medical field was well advanced, resulting in many excellent doctors and medical books. We tried to list and explain a total of 15 words from “The Healing Charm of Blue Ram,” with many more to explore in the future. In general, it is hypothesized that many vocabulary related to medicine have spread to the Mongolian vocabulary through Arabic, Turkic, Uyghur, and Sartuul among the Western Mongolians. Conclusion: The ancient book “The Healing Charm of Blue Ram” found in Mongolia, written in clear Mongolian script, contains Islamic medical knowledge, as well as traditional Mongolian medicine methods, as is clear from the explanations of some vocabulary related to medicine. In the future, it is important to further clarify how Mongolian medicine and Islamic medical knowledge influenced each other and the contribution of Mongol khans to the development of the Ilkhanate and the Chagatai state in the study of the history of Mongolian medicine.
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