1.Investigation of Histochemical Characteristics and Selected Quality Parameters of Asian Yarrow (Achillea asiatica Serg.)
Erdenechimeg J ; Nurdana B ; Densmaa L ; Khongorzul Ch ; Tuyatsetseg B ; Jargal Ts ; Ehkhjin G ; Uranbaigalin S ; Amarjargal Ts
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2026;91(1):6-11
Background:
Plants of the genus Achillea are widely used in both traditional and modern medicine and are known to
be rich in biologically active secondary metabolites. Numerous phytochemical and histochemical studies have been con
ducted on Achillea millefolium L.; however, Achillea asiatica Serg., which is widely distributed in Mongolia, remains
comparatively underexplored. Therefore, investigating the distribution of biologically active compounds, the content of
polyphenolic compounds, and the optimal extraction conditions of this species is of significant scientific and practical
importance.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to identify biologically active compounds in Achillea asiatica Serg. using histochemical
methods, to determine the content of polyphenolic compounds and optimal extraction conditions, and to evaluate the total
and internal absorption coefficients of the plant raw material.
Materials and Methods:
The aerial parts of Achillea asiatica Serg. were collected in August 2025 from Erdene soum,
Tuv province, Mongolia. Histochemical analysis was performed on transverse stem sections and flower petals using
potassium dichromate, ferric chloride (III), methylene blue, Lugol’s iodine, and Dragendorff’s reagent, followed by ob
servation under a light microscope. The total polyphenolic content was determined using the Folin–Ciocalteu method and
expressed as gallic acid equivalents. Extraction experiments were conducted using powdered plant material sieved to par
ticle sizes of 1, 2, and 3 mm and extracted with 20–80% ethanol. In addition, the total and internal absorption coefficients
of the plant material were determined according to standard procedures.
Results:
Histochemical analysis revealed the presence of essential oils, polyphenolic compounds (tannins and flavo
noids), and starch, while alkaloids were not detected. Polyphenolic compounds were observed in both stems and flow
ers, with more pronounced accumulation in the vascular tissues. The highest total polyphenolic content (0.421%) was
obtained from the 1 mm particle-size fraction extracted with 70–80% ethanol. Using 60% ethanol, the total absorption
coefficient of the plant material was determined to be 5.74, and the internal absorption coefficient was 1.885.
Conclution
Achillea asiatica Serg. is rich in polyphenolic compounds, and their anatomical distribution is closely as
sociated with the plant’s protective and biological functions. The use of 1 mm particle-size material and 70–80% ethanol
was identified as the most suitable condition for extracting polyphenolic compounds. These findings provide a scientific
basis for the standardization of Achillea asiatica Serg. as a medicinal and phytopharmaceutical raw material and support
its further pharmacognostic and phytochemical investigation.
2.Significance of evaluation of D-dimer in COVID-19 patient: Case report
Bayarjavkhlan Ch ; Battulga Ch ; Buyanjargal E ; Byambalkham B ; Jargal-Erdene B ; Naranmandakh D ; Munkhsaikhan B ; Munkhbat T ; Oyungerel S ; Enkhnomin O ; Gantuya L ; Ulziitsetseg Ts
Health Laboratory 2021;14(2):23-32
Introduction:
Coronavirus infection 2019 (Ковид-19) is an infection caused by a novel virus and induces severe ARDS. КОВИД-19 pandemic has rapidly spreaded in 221 countries, 245,373,039 cases and 4,979,421 mortalities have been reported. Pulmonary and renal thrombotic angiopathy occur in patients with complications of ARDS, sepsis, and multi-organ failure. Elevated D-dimer in КОВИД-19 patients has been reported firstly by doctors in Wuhan, China. In addition, many studies have revealed that elevated D-dimer has been associated with the severity of the diseases, an increased rate of poor prognosis.
Objective:
We aim to determine D-dimer in КОВИД-19 patients, and patient condition a decrease of D-dimer level after administration of anticoagulant therapy.
Case report:
We introduce a rare case of КОВИД-19. Laboratory test results and the effect of anticoagulant therapy have been evaluated during the infection. 85 aged women were admitted with a diagnosis other than КОВИД-19. PCR for SARS-Cov-2 was negative on the previous day of admission, and Sars-Cov-2 Ag rapid test was also negative on the admission day. However, the D-dimer test result was much higher with 7120 ng/мл and X-ray and CT revealed a similar pattern to the КОВИД-19 patient. Then anti-Sars-Cov-2 test was positive with 4,08 COI. Based on laboratory test results of D-dimer, LDH, CRP, and CT pattern the patient was diagnosed with post-КОВИД-19 pneumonia, and anticoagulant therapy was initiated additionally to prevent hypercoagulation induced by КОВИД-19. D-dimer test taken before administration of anticoagulant therapy increased more to 10910 ng/мл. 3 days later D-dimer level decreased to 8180ng/мл and the patient’s condition was improved.
Conclusion
The evaluation of D-dimer of the patients with КОВИД-19 is highly significant. Anticoagulant therapy might be necessary for КОВИД-19 patients with high D-dimer level in serum. Further studies are needed to assess the long-term outcome of the illness and mortality.
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