1.A Comparative Textual Analysis of the Medicinal Mandala and Numerical Concepts in the Sources “Sorig Bumshi” and “Gyudshi”: Establishing the Primacy of Sorig Bumshi
Da leng tai ; Boldsaikhan B ; Bold Sh ; Jin yong li ; Vaanchigsuren S ; Seesregdorj S
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;87(3):54-59
Background:
A comparative study of classical medical texts within Traditional
Medicine provides a vital framework for uncovering the origins, development,
transmission, and historical significance of healing traditions. This approach
highlights a specific culture’s contribution to medical knowledge and reflects
the intricate interplay of religion, culture, and philosophical thought embedded
in those eras.
Aim:
To conduct a comparative analysis of the depictions of the “Medicinal
Mandala” as described in the first chapter of the “Root Tantra” section in the
two classical medical sources Sorig Bumshi and Gyudshi.
Materials and Methods:
This research examines two foundational Tibetan
medical texts—Sorig Bumshi and Gyudshi—using theme-based classification
and content analysis methodologies grounded in textual source criticism.
Results:
The findings confirm that Sorig Bumshi, a Bönpo medical text from
the ancient Zhangzhung civilization, was composed earlier. The great translator
Byaruzana translated it from the Zhangzhung language, after which Yuthok
Yönten Gönpo and collaborators edited, revised, and systematized the text to
form Gyudshi, embedding it in Buddhist epistemological frameworks.
Conclusions
1. The medicinal mandala of Gyudshi—structured around a central "beautiful
medicinal city" surrounded by four directional mountains—demonstrates a
refined adaptation of the more expansive, sacred mandala depicted in Sorig
Bumshi, which is centered on Olmo Lung Ring, a Bönpo pure land rich in symbolic
geography.
2. The numerical values recorded in both texts—particularly the recurring use
of 360 and 404—suggest different paradigms in medical theory. Sorig Bumshi
embeds these numbers within a Bön cosmological and ritual context (e.g.,
360 deities, mountains, and healing lakes), while Gyudshi reinterprets them
under Buddhist causal reasoning (e.g., 404 diseases derived from wind, bile,
phlegm, and karma). This transformation reflects a shift from Bön to Buddhist
medical epistemology through selective integration and doctrinal refinement.
2.To determine the effect of fish bile-2 oil application on burn
Pagamdulam A ; Altantuya Ts ; Bold Sh
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2024;24(1):44-49
:
In our country, burnt occupies a high percentage among the unexpected injuries depending on the living
conditions.
Children and adults who have recovered after treatment in the burn unit may need further treatment, such
as surgery to release the burn scar especially, on the movable joint of the body. It requires a lot of money.
Therefore, in order to accelerate healing and solve their economic difficulties, ingredients that have been
used in traditional medicine but have been proven to be effective in the past century and not used in the field of health today, should be selected from ancient medical scriptures and books and confirmed by clinical trials and introduced into the clinic. I have chosen this topic for research work.
Research materials and methodology:
The experimental research work was carried out based on the laboratory of the Institute of Traditional Medicine Technology and the standard methodology of modern pharmaceutical science, and according to the standard methodology of pharmacology, 2.5*2.0*2.5cm sized burn wounds were administered to white Wistar rats weighing 180-200g.
On days 0, 7, 14, 21, and 28 after the formation of the pathological model, and histological analysis of the
wound healing area was performed, and the healing rate of the wound area was evaluated by mathematical calculations, and the process was confirmed by photographs.
Result:
By planimetry, the size of the burn wound was reduced by 2 times in the X1 treatment group compared to the control group on the 28th day. According to the results of histological analysis, inflammatory cells and hyper proliferation of fibroblast cells in the dermis layer of the rats in the untreated control group were reduced, and the bundles of collagen fibers were relatively orderly.
Conclusion
According to the size of the wound healing area and the histological analysis results, it was found in our research that among the tested groups, the inflammatory, granulation, and regeneration stages of the wound healing in the Version 1 group were relatively active or in a short time, and they regenerated the skin tissue.
3.Identifying the usage of supreme precious medicine ring srel
Nandin-Erdene B ; Gerelmaa B ; Shagdarsuren D ; Bold Sh
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2024;25(2):7-11
Background:
The following ancient medical book currently known to us is relatively detailed about ring srel. Herein: a
handwritten sutra by Darmo maaramba Luvsanchoidog called “legs bshad be ed’u dkar po’i ‘phreng ba
zhes bya ba bzhugs so”. However, there is no academic research on the medicinal use of this supreme
precious medicine ring srel in Mongolia. Therefore, we have chosen this topic to make it possible to use the written medical scriptures and woodblock books written about ring srel for research and training, especially to explain and interpret the supreme precious medicine in detail.
Purpose:
We will study the facts about ring srel in Darmo maaramba Luvsanchoidog’s “ legs bshad be ed’u dkar po’i ‘phreng ba zhes bya ba bzhugs so” manuscript, enrich it with information about ring srel in other ancient medical books, and explain some words.
Conclusion
Supreme precious medicine is a word that means ring srel in Tibetan, a relic in English or whitish, pill-like
stuff from cremation residues, and sharil or chandar (cremains) in Mongolian. There are four categories of
ring srel: Body ring srel, hair, and nails ring srel, mustard seed-like ring srel and dharma body ring srel. There are five colors of the ring srel: white from bones, red from flesh, blue from yellow water, gold from skin so on. If we distinguish each of its uses, from the medical point of view: Demons and evil spirits, all diseases can not be attacked and not harmed, and from the ritual point of view: it is said that everything you wish to do by keeping it on your body and wearing it on your body will come true.
4.Explanation of the reason of “Fundamental principles of food and drink” was called the “Khublai’s fundamental principles of food and drink”
Nandintsetseg D ; Sumiyakhorol G ; Bao An ; Ulaan-Od Kh ; Naranzaya L ; Bold Sh
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2024;25(2):12-17
Introduction:
In “Bencao gangmu” (李时珍本草纲目 Compendium of Materia Medica) written by Li Shizhen in 1590 mentioned that “Khublai’s Fundamental Principles of food and Drink” (忽必烈飲膳正要) instead of “Fundamental Principles of Food and Drink” by Khusekhui. “Compendium of Materia Medica” is an encyclopedic work on traditional Chinese materia medica before the 16th century. It was compiled and written by Li Shizhen (1518-1593), a medical expert of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The compendium is the most complete and comprehensive medical book ever written in the history of Traditional Chinese medicine. It has been translated, totally and partially, in more than 20 foreign languages, including Japanese, Korean, Latin, French, German, English, Russian, etc. It has been reprinted over 100 times in the past 400 years and is still used by scientists, professionals, and practitionars of the fields as a monumental reference work. Why was famous herbalist Li Shizhen highlighted “Khublai’s Fundamental Principles of Food and Drink”?. Based on the “Bencao gangmu”,
the title of the book was “Fundamental Principles of Food and Drink”, but its popular name was “Khublai’s Fundamental Principles of Food and Drink”.
Methods:
We used following study methods; manuscripts, primary source methods, hermeneutic method,
analysis-synthesis method.
Results:
According to the general content of the foreword by Minister Yuji and Khusihui (Husihui), the
“Fundamental Principles of the Food and Drink” is not a newly developed work. Khublai Khan provided the
motivation and basis for compiling this book.
Conclusion
“Fundamental Principles of the Food and Drink” is based on the use of herbal medicine and
food that was founded by Khublai Khan and evaluated and selected and the actual consumption of the food
and drink of eight Mongolian Khans from Khublai (1260-1294) to Zayat Khan (1328-1332). Before Husehui’s
book “Fundamental Principles of the Food and Drink” was published, some information related to Mongolian
food and drink can be found in the “ Secret history of the Mongols”.
5.To elucidate the action mechanism of Tumrinn Talkh-7 in liver’s smug po disease from the literature
Bat-Oyun U ; Ulaan-Оd Kh ; Enkhbold G ; Badamtsetseg S ; Lkhaasuren R ; Bold Sh ; Khurelbaatar L
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2024;25(2):18-23
Background:
Diseases of the digestive system are one of the leading causes of global morbidity, and liver disease is
the leading cause, accounting for 52.34% of 100,000 population in Asian countries. In Mongolia, cirrhosis
accounted for 32.4% of all liver diseases in 2019.
In traditional medical treatment, liver cirrhosis is included in the scope of chronic diseases and compared with liver’s smug po disease for treatment. In this study, we aimed to clarify the mechanism of action of Tumrinn talkh-7, which is widely used in the treatment of liver diseases, especially in the treatment of liver diseases.
Materials and methods:
In our study, we used the book named “Oral Instruction Tantra” as main reference material and for research methods, we used the checklist method to list relevant information about the pathogenesis of liver smug po and Tumriin Talkh-7 traditional drug from the literature, so as to provide preconditions for further analysis. The pathogenesis of liver smug po and the action mechanism of Tumriin Talkh-7 were analyzed by theoretical analysis methods and the analysis-synthesis method was used to summarize the analysis results.
Results:
Due to the hot conditions, the blood heat will increase occur. Due to the cold conditions, food absorption is
impaired bad blood is formed in the liver. This is how Smug po disease occurs.
Tumriin talkh-7 traditional drugs should be analyzed in relation to the transformation of liver smug po disease.
Iron dust is treating heat liver smug po removed.
Calcitu-CaCO3 is clear phlegm heat.
Dracocephallum foetidum Bge. is cures stomach and liver heat.
Inula helenium L. is equable and cures all liver Smug po diseases.
Saussurea lappa L. is sharp, warm nature, regulating wind-blood disorder.
Trogopterus xanthipes mine Edwards is treating old liver disease.
Carthamus tinctorius L. is saffron cures all liver diseases.
Conclusions
Pathological blood caused by cold and heat factors leads to liver smug po disease. Tumriin Talkh-7 is a cold
drug with the effect of treating hot liver smug po disease.
6.Ayurvedic medical books in the “Mongolian Tanjur”
Tudevdagva N ; Selenge E ; Gerelmaa B ; Shagdarsuren D ; Bold Sh
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2024;209(3):40-46
“Tanjur” is the greatest sutra written on thick Chinese muutuu paper with red nature
dust paint size 22,7 x 71,8 cm and has 107839 pages. It is the largest collection of ten
great and small sciences (philosophy, technology, logic, medicine, philology, astrology,
model dance, poetics, Abhidarma, and composition) created by ancient Indian and
Tibetan scientists and panditas. The Mongolian dust paint printed Tanjur had been
translated from Tibetan into Mongolian by over 200 translators under the supervision
of reincarnated Janjaa Rolbiidorj and Shireet Luvsandambiinyam between 1741 and
1742 and had been printed in Beijing between 1742 and 1749.
To print “Mongolian Tanjur” from blocks, 2160.9 ounces of silver were used. The
“Mongolian Tanjur” contains 8 Indian Ayurvedic medical books. As a result of this
research, we have briefly explained each of the 8 Ayurvedic medical books. Namely:
1. “One Hundred Medical Preparations” composed by Nagarjuna Acharya,
2. “Medical
Advice for Longevity” composed by Nagarjuna Acharya,
3. “Ritual Ava Medicine”
composed by Nagarjuna Acharya,
4. “Essence of Eight Branches” written by master
Vagbhata,
5. “An Explanation of Medical Practices called “The Essence of the Eight
Branches” written by master Vagbhata,
6. “A Commentary on the Essence of the
Eight Branches called Rays of Moonlight on the Meaning of the Words” written by the
Kashmiri Candranandana,
7. “Lexicon of Medical Terms from the Commentary on the
Essence of Eight Branches” written by the Kashmiri Candranandana and
8.“A powerful
healer to treats all diseases and promotes physical strength” written by Sivadasa.
Ayurveda is perceived as one of the most ancient and well-documented systems
of medicine, equally relevant in modern times. Its holistic approach, whether for
healthy individuals or diseased ones, remains unparalleled. Prevention of disease
and promotion of health are the main objectives of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an ancient
medicine system of the Indian subcontinent. It is said to have originated in India
about 5000 years back. The word Ayurveda is a conjugation of two Sanskrit words,
“ayus,” meaning “life,” and “Veda,” meaning “science,” thus, it literally means the
'science of life. Unlike other medicinal systems, Ayurveda focuses more on healthy
living than the treatment of diseases.
7.Determining of disease classification and names inside the scripture “Wedding of springs” of Ishbaljir
Munguntuya G ; Enkhjin G ; Tsetsegdari T ; Bold Sh ; Shagdar O
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2023;22(1):48-55
Introduction:
Traditional medicine of Mongolia, which is one of the intellectual and physical cultural heritage to Mongols, has been developing a knowledge-based traditional medicine system by intensifying the policy of training traditional medicine personnel with an optimal combination of evidence-based analysis, training and retraining of doctors.
Sumbe Khamba Ishbaljir (1704-1788), a well-known scholar of tradition, wrote in details about the causes and conditions of cold and hot crisis reactions, based on his own medical experiences. In addition, there are many examples of how Mongolian doctors adapted the treatment methods used in Indian and Tibetan medicines to treat their people making some changes to the medical herbs for extreme climate conditions.
We have chosen this topic for further studies and learn about additional facts from the scripture “The Spring Wedding” written by Sumbe Archbishop Ishbaljir for more public uses.
Methods:
1. Source research
2. Culture and anthropology
3. Analysis synthesis
Conclusion
“Rashaani khurim” consist of five chapters. First chapter: The 6 main disease. They are wind, bile, phlegm, blood, serious fluid and bacteria. Second chapter: Fever, cold disease, vomiting, diarrhea, small pox, abdominal craps, bacteria, defect of fever and cold, combine wind with fever, disagree fever to cold are most important 10 disease. Third chapter: 70 disorders are caused by internal conditions. Male and female genital disorder, pediatric disorders and geriatrics. Fourth chapter: 19 disorders are caused by external conditions and trauma. Fifth chapter: There became 12 diseases classified by age and sex. The last 3 chapters classified to 101 disorders.
8.Elucidating the uses of the plant Veronica Incana from the ancient medical books
Sansarkhuyag E ; Ariunjargal T ; Tungalag D ; Selenge E ; Odontuya G ; Bold Sh
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2023;23(2):5-11
Background:
In 2011-2020, WHO approved the Global Strategy for Traditional Medicine. The strategy states that "The
trend of using traditional medicine and alternative medicine as a source and resource for health care is
expanding worldwide."
In this regard, it is important to develop a policy and methodology to develop a proper combination of traditional and modern medicine. Also, there are demands to study and solve the problems of ensuring the safe, effective, quality, availability, and appropriate use of medicines and treatments.
Purpose:
Finding traditional medicinal recipes containing the herb Veronica incana L from the ancient Mongolian
medical books written by famous Mongolian scientists Jambalchoizhidanzanperenlei, Luvsandorj, and
Jigmeddanzanjamts.
Research materials and methods:
1. Research materials: Jambalchoijidanzanperenlei. gso rig bstan bcos mtha' dag gi snying po rnams phyogs gcig tu bsdus pa man ngag rin chen 'byung gnas bzhugs so. Wooden printing block with Tibetan script. Luvsandorj. sman sbyar tshad kyi skor rnams che long tsam phyogs gcig tu bkod ba kun phan bdud rtsi'i snying bo zhes bya ba bzhugs so). Wooden printing block with Tibetan script. Jigmeddanzanjamts. rgya badmkhas grub du ma'i gzhung lugs dam pa gong ma rnams kyi man ngag zhal shes lag len myong grub gnad don gnyen po ngo sprod mdzub tshugs dmar khrid kyi bkod pa mthong ba don gsal dga' byed snying po'i rnam gsal bzhugs so. Wooden printing block with Tibetan script.
2. Research methods: Methods of textual analysis for ancient books and checklist methods were used in the study.
Conclusion
Medicinal recipes containing the herb Veronica Incana L were sampled from the ancient medical books surveyed. There are 6 recipes in the book of Jambalchojidanzanperenlei, 3 recipes in the book of Luvsandorj, and 2 in the book of Jigmeddanzanjamts, a total of 11 ingredients. In general, these ancient medical books had a significant impact on the development of traditional Mongolian medicinal prescriptions. Therefore, even today, these works are still important in the theory of pharmaceutical composition and the practice of drug therapy.
9.Elucidating the uses of the plant Veronica Incana L from the ancient medical books
Sansarkhuyag E ; Ariunjargal V ; Tungalag D ; Selenge E ; Odontuya G ; Bold Sh
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2023;23(2):26-32
Background:
Medicinal plant research has been successfully carried out in the field of pharmacy and pharmacology
in Mongolia, and dozens of research projects are still being carried out However, there are still fewer
studied medicinal plants of practical importance growing in Mongolia. Therefore, there is a need to register and study the ancient medicinal books written by ancient Mongolian doctors about the relatively lilUe-studied Veronica Incana L plant. In addition, taking into account that scientific research on Veronica Incana L. which grows in Mongolia, has not been done in the field of medicine, the topic was selected for research in this field.
Purpose:
Comparing the information of the ancient medical books written by Mongolian doctors and scientists,
who wrote about Veronica Incana L, to clarify the taste, power, and quality
Research materials and methods:
1. Research materials: Sumbe khamba Ishoaljir. gso dpyad bdud rtsi 'i chu rgyun gyi cha lag gi nang tshan gyi sman so so'i mngon brjod dang ngos 'dzin shel dkar me long. Wooden printing block with Tibetan schpl. Toin Jambaldorj. gso byed bdud rtsi'i 'khrul med ngos 'dzin bzo rig me long du rnam par
shar ba mdzes mtshar mig rgyan zhes bya ba bzhugs so. Wooden printing block with Tibetan script.
2. Research methods: Methods of textual analysis for ancient books and checklist methods were used in the study.
Conclusion
Gandhabhatra plant is used in traditional Mongolian medicinal practice from ancient times, the plant
is called Veronica Incana L in Lalin. Also called Buural gandbadraa in Mongolian. On the other hand,
the traditional medical doctors of China's Inner Mongolia and Tibet use Gandbadraa, the Latin name
Gnaphalium affine D. Don. The appearance, shape, and color of the flowers of these two plants are
different According to the research of the source, the main instruction and usage of the plants are the
same: to deslroy benign tumors, lo remove poison, to treat colds, and to stop cough.
10.Clarifying the author's biography of theancient book
Tsetsegdari V ; Enkhjin G ; Sansarkhuyag E ; Tudevdagva L ; Ariunjargal P ; Odonchimeg B ; Bold Sh ; Baoyintu Bai
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2023;23(2):41-46
Background:
Starting in 2019, the project "To compile and publish 108 volumes of traditional medicine, to protect the heritage of the ancient medical sources, and to open up its commercial opportunities for use" has been implemented.
As a result of this project, 50 volumes of books were published, including books created by Mongolian ancient doctors and maarambas, translated medical books from Chinese, Manchu, and Tibetan, as well as some books written by traditional medicine researchers and scientists between 1990-2020, have been published and made available to the public. During the creation of 108 volumes of traditional medicine, dozens of ancient medical scriptures were newly discovered. Among them, we have found medicinal books written by Indian and Tibetan scholars and monks from the 8th and 13th centuries. One of them is The Third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje's sutra, "The Ocean of Medicinal Names." Therefore, it is imperative that we first study the biography and works of The Third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje.
Purpose:
Clarifying the biography and works of The Third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje, the author of the book
"The Ocean of Medicinal Names".
Research methods:
Research of source documents (ancient sources), hermeneulic approach, analysis, and synthesis methods were used.
Conclusion
1. The Third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje, who lived between 1284 and 1339, was a prominent
Tibetan religious and cultural figure, a famous author of many books who contributed to strengthening the foreign relations between Mongolia and Tibet and increasing the influence of the Garmaa Gaajud tradition in Yuan Dynasty.
2. Although Karmapa. Rangjung Dorje lived at the end of the 13th century and the first half of the 14th century, he was a well-known, active and creative monk. Therefore, his image has been left in many paintings and cast as God's image. In particular, he wrote an interesting book about medicinal raw materials called "The Ocean of Medicinal Names," which has only a few pages but briefly contains the names and potencies of 768 medicinal raw materials.
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