1.Study results on hepatoprotective effect of “antitoxic preparation” on test animal with acute liver infection developed by lipopolysaccharide
Ulzii-Undrakh Ts ; Uuganbayar B ; Bolortulga Z
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2015;172(2):104-109
Introduction
The use of phytochemical preparations is being promoted an supported worldwide. In order
to investigate and confirm the usage of phytochemical preparations that are widely used in the
traditional medicine, there is an urgent need to complete a chemical, phytochemical and clinical
study for those medicinal preparations.
Goal
To investigate the effects of “Antitoxic preparation” on the test animal with previously developed acute
hepatotoxic infection by LPS.
Materials and Methods
A pathology model of the acute liver infection was developed on a total of 50 Vister rats, weighing
between 200 and 250 gr. The test animals were categorized info five five further groups, e.g. healthy,
control, comparison and administered with 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg of “Antitoxic preparation”. The
preparation for each group was individually and orally administeredfor a period of ten days. On day
11, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th groups were administered 5 μg of LPS and 300 mg/kg of GaIN calculated in
2 ml of physiogial solution was injected in the abdomed of the test animal. After 8 hours, AST, ALT,
cholesterol, triglycerides, level of MDA, cytokine levels such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10 contained in
the blood plasma of test animals were analysed.
Results
A comparison between measurement of “Antitoxic preparation” group and control group has indicated
that the AST was 24.9-30.8%, ALT 23.8-27.6%, Poenzyme activation was reduced by 29.1-32.6%, of
cholesterol by 13.2-19.9%, of tryglyceride 23.4-30.5%, MDA in plasma 8.8-20.9%, MDA in urine 11.3-
22.9%, also reduction of TNF-α in plasma by 17.5-27.3% and IL-1β17.7-19.8% respectively. Also,
it was determined that the cytokines activating the acute liver infection (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-10) were
impacted after administering the preparation and infection process was suppressed.
Conclusions:
1. The pathological model for chronic toxic liver infection developed on the test animal indicated
that “Antitoxic preparation” had a reducing effect on cholesterol, tryglycerides, inhibitory
effect on activation of fat oxidation, choleretic, antioxidant, reducing effect on ALT, AST
activation, reducing the destruction of liver cells and followed by hepatoprotective action.
2. “Antitoxic preparation” was effective in impacting the cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-10) that
activate the acute liver infection and also suppressing effect on infection process.
2.Results of combined treatment of herpes zoster with bloodletting pricking therapy and acupuncture
Su Bu De ; Lagshmaa B ; Bolortulga Z ; Zandi N ; Oyuntsetseg N
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;88(4):160-164
Background:
Herpes zoster (shingles) is an acute inflammatory skin disease caused by the reactivation of the Varicel
la-zoster virus. International studies show that the disease severely reduces patients’ quality of life, and chronic pain
negatively affects daily activities. In clinical practice, bloodletting pricking therapy has been effectively used for herpes
zoster, with positive effects including reducing disease symptoms, alleviating skin inflammation, and promoting skin
regeneration. Due to the limited research on treating herpes zoster with combined bloodletting pricking therapy and acu
puncture, this clinical study was conducted.
Aim:
To evaluate the effectiveness of combining bloodletting pricking therapy with acupuncture in patients diagnosed
with herpes zoster.
Materials and Methods:
The study was conducted using a non-randomized clinical trial design based at the Internation
al School of Mongolian Medicine of MNUMS and the Inner Mongolia International Mongolian Medicine Committee
(IMIMC). The study included 70 patients diagnosed with herpes zoster (ICD 10-B02.9) who met the inclusion criteria.
The treatment group received bloodletting pricking therapy combined with acupuncture. The control group received
Acyclovir 800 mg 5 times daily for 7-10 days and Pregabalin 75 mg twice daily for 14 days. Treatment effectiveness was
evaluated using the VAS linear scale for pain assessment, the SF-12 (Short Form-12 health survey) questionnaire for qual
ity of life, and the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) to measure sleep quality and evaluate insomnia. The treatment outcome
was assessed according to the Mongolian Traditional Medicine Diagnostic and Treatment Standards.
Results:
The average age of participants was 47.29±11.11 in the treatment group and 44.43±11.63 in the control group,
with 34% male and 66% female participants. According to the VAS linear scale, the treatment group showed a statistically
significant greater reduction in pain (P<0.001). The quality-of-life assessment using the SF-12 questionnaire showed that
the Physical Component Summary (SF-12-PCS) in the treatment group increased from 32.71±7.38 before treatment to
52.99±2.02 after treatment (t=-17.18, p<0.001), while in the control group, it increased from 36.10±7.41 to 51.56±7.9
(SF-12-3.9) (p<0.001). According to the AIS questionnaire, the sleep quality in the treatment group was significantly
better than in the control group (P<0.05). According to the Mongolian Traditional Medicine Diagnostic and Treatment
Standards, the combined treatment of pricking therapy and acupuncture resulted in a 100% recovery rate.
Conclusion
1. The combination of bloodletting pricking therapy and acupuncture in treating herpes zoster effectively reduces pain.
2. For patients diagnosed with herpes zoster, combining bloodletting pricking therapy with acupuncture effectively
improves quality of life in terms of sleep quality as well as physical and mental functioning.