1.Anti-fever effects of Lish-6 in animal model of fever
Enkhtungalag S ; Dejidmaa B ; Tsend-Ayush D ; Chimedragchaa Ch ; Erdenechimeg Ch
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;85(1):142-147
Background:
Lish-6 has been used for treatment pharyngitis, flu and throat disease. Lish-6 is composed from Eugenia
caryophylla. Thumb, Saussurea lappa C.B. Clark, Schizostachoum chinense. Rendle, Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Fisch, Gentiana algida Pall, Terminalia chebula. Retz. Anti-fever properties of these plants and their bio-active compounds have
extensively been studied.
Aim:
To determine the anti-fever effects of Lish-6.
Marerials and Methods:
Fever was induced by intravenous administration of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) at concentration
of 0.5 mg/kg. Lish-6 was given orally at concentration of 92 mg/kg, 1 and 6 hours after the LPS administration. Rectal
temperature wa measured 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 hours after the LPS administration. Paracetamoli was given orally
at concentration of 50 mg/kg. Blood levels of Prostaglandin E2
(PGE2) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) interleukin-1β (IL-1β)
were determined by enzyme linked immune sorbent assay using rat kits. Lung tissue was examined by histopathological
analysis.
Results:
The body temperature of rats in the normal group was 35.0±1.10С, while in the control group, periodic fever was
caused by the effect of lipopolysaccharide (p=0.001). But in the Lish-6 drug group, rectal temperature decreased steadily
(p=0.05). In addition, the IL-1β cytokine in the normal group was 3.24±0.31 ng/L and increased by 60.5% in the control,
indicating the development of the pathological model, while this parameter decreased by 31% in the Lish-6 drug group
(p=0.05). IL-6 cytokine in the normal animals was 21.1±0.2 pg/L and increased by 19.04% in the control, indicating the
development of the pathological model, while this parameter decreased by 8.3% in the Lish-6 drug group (p =0.05). PGE2
in the normal group was 43.2±0.3 ng/L, and it increased by 62.7% in the control group, indicating the development of a
pathological model, while this parameter decreased by 53.3% in the Lish-6 drug group (p=0.05).
Conclusion
Lish-6 traditional drug has the effect of reducing rectal temperature, IL-1β, PGE2 and IL-6 cytokines during
lipopolysaccharide-induced febrile pathology model.
2.Erkhem-8 traditional medicine effects on wind, bile, and phlegm reference coefficient and research on medicinal sourcebooks
Uugantsetseg G ; Dejidmaa B ; Chimedragchaa Ch ; Amarzaya D ; Erdenechimeg Ch ; Alimaa T
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;85(1):278-283
Background:
Erkhem-8 medicine is a composed Crocus Sativus L, Lagotis integrifolia, Gentiana barbata froel etc, used
for the treatment of respiratory diseases, specially pneumonia and fever or hot disease in Mongolian Traditional Medicine.
Aim:
The effects of Erkhem-8 medicine to determine the some sourcebook study results.
Materials and Methods:
An evaluation of its effects on wind, bile, and phlegm was conducted using Traditional Mongolian Medicine methods (Dagvatseren B, 1996). In order to clarify the structure and composition of Erkhem-8 traditional
medicines, and the treatment of lung fever from traditional medical sources. Text and source-study and comparison method were used in the study.
Results:
The study found that Erkhem-8 medicine demonstrated a varying capacity to suppress wind, bile, and phlegm,
with bile suppression being the most significant at 0.68, followed by wind suppression at 0.58, and phlegm suppression
at 0.16.
Erkhem-8 is composed of 8 ingredients, which are safflower Carthamus tinctorius L, gmeline Bostaurus domesticus,
Schizostachoum chinense Rendle, wood Santalum album L, Odontitis rubra Baung.Opiz, flora Gentiana decumbens L,
herba Lagoti sintegrifolia Schischk, flora Aconitum Kusnezoffii Reichenb. These herbs themselves have a variety of biological activities, including reduce heat, pain relief, anti-oxidant and anti-tumor, anti-inflammation activity.
Conclusions
1. The study found that Erkhem-8 exhibited the highest suppression of bile (0.68), followed by wind (0.58), and
phlegm (0.16), indicating its effectiveness in modulating these elements.
2. Most of the raw materials included in the composition of Erkhem-8 medicine have a bitter and sweet taste and have
the ability to remove heat, especially heat of the solid organs, i.e. heat of the lungs, liver, blood, specially pneumonia
and fever or hot disease in Traditional Mongolian Medicine.
3.Some pharmacological study results of Lish-6
Enkhtungalag S ; Dejidmaa B ; Odonchimeg Ch ; Tsend-Ayush D ; Chimedragchaa Ch ; Erdenechimeg Ch
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;86(2):138-142
Background:
Lish-6 has been used for treatment pharyngitis, flu and throat disease. Lish-6 is composed from Eugenia
caryophylla Thumb, Saussurea lappa C.B.Clark, Schizostachoum chinense Rendle, Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch, Gentiana
algida Pall, Terminalia chebula Retz. Anti-fever properties of these plants and their bio-active compounds have
extensively been studied.
Aim:
To determine the pain relief and antibacterial effects of Lish-6.
Materials and Methods:
To conduct acute toxicity study using V.B. Prozorovsk method. Average lethal dose, lethal and
maximum nonlethal doses were determined. Acetic acid (1%-0.1 ml) was injected into the rat abdominal cavity to induce
pain. Wistar rat of either sex (n = 6) weighing 18–22g were used. All animals were withdrawn from food 2h before the start
of experiment and were divided in five groups. Group I was injected with normal saline (10ml/kg) as control, Diclodenk
was given orally at concentration of 25 mg/kg. Group II III, IV, V and VI were injected with Lish-6 was given orally at
concentrations of 9.2, 18, 36, 92, 184 mg/kg injection of acetic acid. The number of abdominal constrictions (writhes)
were counted of acetic acid injection for the period of 20 min. To determine the antibacterial effect by dilution method.
Results:
Average lethal dose of Lish-6 was found to be LD50=0.92 (0.6-1.04) g/kg suggesting that it is slightly toxic animals.
Control group animals abdominal constrictions 72.4±8.8. Lish-6 concentrations of 9.2, 18, 36, 92, 184 mg/kg group
animal reduced acitic acid induced pain by 41.9-78.7% suggesting that it is pain relief effect (p<0.001). 4 g of Lish-6
medicine is active against gram-positive bacteria (S.aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia). However, it is inactive against
gram-negative bacteria. In other words, Lish-6 medicine inhibits the growth of methicillin-resistant and non-resistant
S.aureus bacteria at a dose of 500 mg. It was also found to inhibit Streptococcus pneumonia at a dose of 250 mg.
Conclusion
Average lethal dose of Lish-6 was found to be LD50=0.92 (0.6-1.04) g/kg suggesting that it is slightly toxic
animal. Lish-6 reduced acitic acid induced pain by 41.9-78.7% suggesting that it is pain relief effect. Lish-6 traditional
drug has an antibacterial effect.
4.Acute and chronic toxicity effects of traditional medicine Shimshin-6
Nomin-Erdene J ; Dejidmaa B ; Erdenechimeg Ch ; Munkhtsetseg D ; Chimedragchaa Ch
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;86(2):143-148
Background:
In traditional medicine, the Shimshin-6 formulation, which consists of Rheum undulatum L., Hippophae
rhamnoides L., Zingiber officinalie Roscoe, Saussurea Lappa C.B.Clark, Sal ammoniacum, Tronae veneni, is recommended
for women experiencing menstrual retention disorders. In recent years, Shimshin-6 has been widely used to
promote postpartum uterine involution for women and our study aimed to evaluate and determine the acute and chronic
toxicity effects of Shimshin-6.
Aim:
To evaluate and substantiate the acute and chronic toxicity effects of Shimshin-6.
Materials and Methods:
The acute toxicity of Shimshin-6 was evaluated using the rapid method described by V.B. Prozorovsky
(1978) by administering intraperitoneal injections of the medicinal extract in white mice to determine the lethal
dose. The active dose was determined following the methodology of I.P. Zapadnyuk (1983). Chronic toxicity was evaluated
in Wistar rats according to the OECD 407 (2008) guidelines. The test animals were administered Shimshin-6 in tablet
form (90 mg/kg and 180 mg/kg) and decoction form (tang) (162 mg/kg) daily for 60 days. At the end of the experiment,
biochemical and complete blood analyses were conducted, along with histopathological examination of major organs.
The study was conducted with ethical approval granted by the Ethics Committee of the Mongolian National University of
Medical Sciences (MNUMS) on October 25, 2024.
Results:
The LD50 for Shimshin-6 tablets was 4.47 (3.39–5.1) g/kg, indicating low acute toxicity based on the K.K.
Sidorov classification. The LD50 for the decoction form was 8.1 (7.1–9.4) g/kg, suggesting it is non-toxic. Regarding
chronic toxicity, platelet count was significantly reduced compared to the healthy control group: Shimshin-6 tablet group:
46% reduction at 90 mg/kg and 29.7% reduction at 180 mg/kg. Shimshin-6 decoction group: 60.5% reduction at 162 mg/
kg. Additionally, hemoglobin levels in the decoction group (162 mg/kg) decreased by 15.7% (p<0.05). Biochemical analysis
showed a 36.3% reduction in total cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in the tablet group (180 mg/kg) and decoction group
(162 mg/kg) compared to the control (p<0.05).
Conclusion
Shimshin-6 tablets showed low acute toxicity in experimental mice. However, long-term administration may
lead to a reduction in platelet count.
5.Polysaccharides study of cultivating mushroom Pleurotus Ostreatus
Munkhgerel L ; Erdenechimeg N ; Odonchimeg M ; Mukhjargal S ; Mungunnaran D ; Bayarmaa B ; Regdel D
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2024;24(1):27-32
:
Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq) P. Kumm) is the second cultivated and most popular edible mushroom after Agaricus bisporus in the world. The fruiting bodies of these mushrooms have high nutritional value and are beneficial for health. Pleurotus ostreatus are an interesting source of bioactive glucans and other polysaccharides. This study focuses on the isolation and structural characterization of glucans from the fruiting bodies and stems cultivated mushrooms Pleurotus ostreatus.
Methods:
Physicochemical properties of fruiting bodies and stems cultivated Pleurotus ostreatus in Mongolia,
were studied using standard methods. Glucans were extracted and purified using the precipitation method
and Sevag reagent, and functional groups were determined by FT-IR.
Conclusion
The characteristic absorption bands of the water and alkali-soluble fractions were found near
1070, 1044, 869 and 777-769 cm-1. These IR bands are characteristic of fungal (1→3)(1→6)-β-D- glucans,
and indicating these fractions are glucan-type polysaccharides
6. Hygienic assessment of soil heavy metal pollution in Ulaanbaatar city
Myagmarjargal N ; Altangerel B ; Enkhnaran N ; Erdenechimeg Kh ; Purevdulam L ; Nyamsuren L
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2024;207(1):37-43
Introduction:
Total environment 24 % of all estimated global deaths are linked to the environment. As of 2022,
Ulaanbaatar has a population of 1,691,800, vehicles 435,725, thermal power plants 4, market and
shopping centers 111, factories 13,465, and 225 gas stations. Also, 1.5 million tons of waste are
generated annually, 1135.6 tons of coal are used, and environmental pollution is increasing year by
year. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the heavy metal contamination of the soil of Ulaanbaatar
city and protect the health of the population.
Purpose:
To determine heavy metals pollution in the soil of Ulaanbaatar city
Materials and Methods:
We used descriptive research design in this study. Secondary data from Meteorological and Environmental Monitoring Department was used. The content of heavy metals such as lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), chromium (Cr), and cadmium (Cd)) in the soil was evaluated in comparison with the maximum permissible amount specified in the MNS 5850:2019 standard. Statistical analyzing was calculated using SPSS-25 software, and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results:
The average concentration of heavy metals in the soil of residential areas of 9 districts of Ulaanbaatar
city is cadmium 0.43 mg/kg (min=0, max=26.6), mercury 0.22 mg/kg (min=0, max=4), chromium 11.2
mg/kg ( min=0, max=1609.6), lead is 24.4 mg/kg (min=0, max=257.2). Cadmium concentration in soil
Bagakhangai (25%), Baganuur (19.7%), Khan-Uul (18.9%), lead concentration in Nalaikh (8.3%),
Bayanzurkh (5.4%), Chingeltei (3.3), mercury concentration in Baganuur ( 24.7%), Khan-Uul (18.4%),
and chromium concentration in certain locations of Khan-Uul (4.7%) districts exceeded the standards,
respectively. The concentration of soil cadmium (21.2%) and lead (7.7%) near the technical market,
mercury concentration (26.3%) near the market and shopping center, and chromium concentration
(58.9%) near the central treatment plant exceeded the maximum permissible levels.
Conclusion
Cadmium and mercury pollution were mainly detected in the heavy metal pollution of the soil of
Ulaanbaatar city, and there is heavy metal pollution in certain locations of Baganuur and Khan-Uul
districts. Heavy metal pollution is caused by activities such as technical markets, auto repair shops,
markets, shopping centers, and treatment plants.
7.Some results of the standardization of Zidraga-6 capsule Introduction
Myadagbadam U ; Chimedragchaa Ch ; Anu A ; Dejidmaa B ; Erdenechimeg Ch
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2024;209(3):47-55
:
The “Zidraga-6” prescription, which is widely used in traditional medicine, was
selected and technologically developed, and formed into capsule medicine. Zidraga-6
capsule was prepared using six different herbal Capsicum annuum L. Holarrhena
antidysenterica Wall ex, Atragene sibirica L, Embelia ribes Burm, Terminalia chebula
Retz, and Kaempferia galanga L.
Goal:
This study was conducted to standardize and determine the safety and quality
parameters of the Zidraga-6 capsule.
Materials and Methods:
Quality (moisture, total ash) and safety parameters were determined by Mongolian
National First Pharmacopoeia methods. The content of the main biologically active
compounds in the Zidraga-6 capsule was identified using TLC. In addition, the
content of biologically active compounds is determined by UV spectrophotometer
methods. The results were processed using basic biostatistical methods, calculating
the arithmetic mean (M), standard deviation (δ), and standard error (m) using the
SPSS 20.0 program. The ethical approval for the study was obtained by a decision
of the Ministry of Health - Medical Ethics Review Committee on research on May 23,
2023 (23/029).
Results:
The presence of p-methoxycinnamate, gallic acid, oleanolic acid, and capsaicin in the
Zidraga-6 capsule drug was detected by the TLC method, and their Rf values were
0.26, 0.24, 0.82, and 0.45, respectively. The average weight of Zidraga-6 capsules
was 0.4±0.019 g, moisture was 9.63±0.09%, disintegration was 6.48±0.37 minutes,
dissolution was 94.68±2.85%. The content of methods biologically active compounds
in the Zidarga-6 capsule was determined total triterpene saponins as 1.89±0.19% by
UV spectrophotometric methods.
Conclusion
We determined quality and safety parameters of the Zidraga-6 capsule were defined
and the Mongolian National Pharmacopoeia monograph’s draft for the Zidraga-6
capsule was developed.
8.Planned endoscopic examination of the abdomen for pancreatic necrosis and advanced peritonitis
Lochin Ts ; Baasanjav N ; Byambakhuu B ; Erdenechimeg J
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2021;196(2):32-36
Introduction:
We classify peritonitis as end-stage if it lasts for more than 72 hours or more than three days. At this
point, the pleural effusion of the posterior abdominal wall, the pleural layer of the gastrointestinal
tract, and the dimples of the esophagus are all scattered with pus. During the first operation, it is very
difficult to completely cleanse these abscesses. After the operation, pus will collect in the abdomen
and abscesses will form, which will require another operation. If this postoperative complication is
not diagnosed in time and operated again (relaparotomy), many other complications can occur and
the risk of death is high. 48-hour relaparotomy mortality is higher than early surgery (21.8% -76.8%).
Necrotic pancreatitis is chronic peritonitis (an abscess of the lower extremities) in which only non-pancreatic adipose tissue, sebum glands, pericardial effusions, pericardial effusions, and kidney
adipose tissue become necrotic.
Purpose:
Endoscopic surveillance for chronic pleurisy with pancreatic necrosis
Objectives:
1. Endoscopic monitoring of the postoperative course of pancreatic necrosis.
2. Calculate the results of washing and cleaning using binoculars.
Method:
Patients with advanced peritoneal inflammation and necrotizing pancreatitis should be selected for
reoperation. After removing the dead pancreatic tissue (necrosectomy), all layers of the abdomen are
temporarily closed. A 6 mm short tube with surgical rubber is cut into the small pancreas, inserted 2
cm deep into the standard abdomen and sutured to the skin. Or use a silicone tube 4 - 5 cm long.
Result:
The study was carried out on 56 patients in 2016-2020. The mean age was 50 (89%) for men, 6 (11%)
for women, and 47.5 ± 8.6.
Conclusion
1. Endoscopic follow-up showed 19 (76%) persistent postoperative peritonitis and re-clearance,
and 6 (24%) patients were not diagnosed with persistent peritonitis.
2. 25 (50%) cases of persistent peritonitis after surgery were washed 1-3 times. This method has
proven to be a safe and easy procedure and can be used in any urban or rural hospital.
9.Sex differences on risk factors, clinical characteristics and early death of stroke
Khandsuren B ; Punsaldulam B ; Bolormaa D ; Uuriinmuya M ; Mandakhnar M ; Oyungerel B ; Sarantsetseg T ; Tuguldur E ; Erdenechimeg Ya ; Baasanjav D ; Chimeglham B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2021;197(3):40-47
Background:
Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. Understanding
sex differences in risk factors, clinical characteristics and death after stroke might provide valuable
evidence for prevention and management of stroke.
Aim:
We aimed to describe sex differences in risk factors, clinical characteristics and death after
intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and ischemic stroke (IS) using hospital-based registry in 6 districts
of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Materials and methods:
We used hospital-based stroke registry in Ulaanbaatar Mongolia. From
2019 to 2020, total of 974 patients with acute ICH and 1612 patients with acute IS were enrolled in
this study. The severity of stroke was measured by National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). Risk factors for stroke were defined as patient’s history and their
medical record. Death after stroke was registered at 28 days and 90 days by follow-up study. A
comparison of categorical and continuous variables was analyzed using chi-squared test, Student’s
t-test and Mann Whitney U test. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were also
performed.
Results:
The mean age of ICH patients was 58.41±11.56. There was significant difference in age (59
vs 57, p=0.009) between women and men. Men with ICH were more likely to drink alcohol (35.4% vs
5.2%, p=0.000) and to smoke (37.0% vs 8.4%, p=0.000) and to have arterial hypertension (72.7% vs
58.6%, p=0.000). However, there were no significant differences in other risk factors including atrial
fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, prior stroke and other cardiac diseases. There were no sex differences
in clinical characteristics including systole and diastole blood pressure, NIHSS scores and GCS. In
our study, case fatality rate was 23.8% at 28 days and 1.9% at 90 days after ICH. By multivariable
regression analyses, there were no significant association between sex and death at 28 days and at
90 days (OR:0.74; 95% CI:0.52-1.06, OR: 0.80; 95% CI:0.29-2.21).
The mean age of IS patients was 61.07±12.88. The women were older (63 vs 59, p=0.000) than men.
Men with IS also were more likely to be current smokers (37.6% vs 9.0%, p=0.000), current drinkers
(33.2% vs 3.4%, p=0.000) and to have arterial hypertension (74.7% vs 65.9%, p=0.000). There were
no significant differences in other risk factors. For IS patients, there also was no sex difference in
clinical characteristics. Case fatality rate was 13.3% at 28 days and 1.1% at 90 days after IS. By
multivariable regression analyses, there were no significant association between sex and death at 28
days and at 90 days (OR:0.90; 95%CI: 0.64-1.26, OR:5.16; 95%CI: 0.99-23.9).
Conclusion
Our study showed sex differences in some vascular factors of both stroke subtypes
which emphasized that we need to implement stroke prevention targeting sex-specific risk factors.
While clinical characteristics and early mortality of intracerebral hemorrhage and ischemic stroke
were not differed by gender.
10.Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) signs of unstable plaques of coronary artery disease
Badamsed Ts ; Delgertsretseg D ; Jargalsaikhan S ; Erdenechimeg E ; Sodgerel B ; Bayaraa T ; Galsumiya L ; Natsagdorj U ; Pilmaa Yo
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2021;197(3):48-51
Background:
The American Heart Association estimates that more than 1 million people die each
year from acute coronary heart disease and half a million from acute coronary syndrome, and
that $ 115 billion a year is spent on diagnosing and treating coronary heart disease [Word Health
Organization, 2013].
Goal:
In this study we aimed to using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to
diagnose unstable plaques in coronary artery disease.
Material and methods:
From 2018 to 2021, we performed a coronary computed tomography
angiography (CCTA) scan with a Philips Ingenuity 64-slice computed tomography (64 MD-CT)
device and examined 47 patients diagnosed with unstable coronary artery disease at the Reference
centre on Diagnostic Imaging named after R.Purev State Laureate, People’s physician and Honorary
professor of the State Third Central Hospital.
Common statistical measurements such as means and standard errors were calculated. Probability
of results were checked using Student’s test.
Result:
In studying signs of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to diagnose unstable
plaques in coronary artery disease that coronary artery diameters more widening to compared healthy
artery 16(34.0%±6.9), low density sites clarify in plaque (lower than +30HU)- 14(29.8%±6.7), small
calcification detect in plaque 36 (74.5%±6.4), ring liked additional density (lower than +130 HU)
sees in edge of plaque (Halo sign)-9(19.2%±5.8), plaque edge roughness, erosion liked changes- 18
(38.3%±7.1), rupture of intima (dissection)- 8(17.0%±5.5).
Conclusion
We detect that computed tomography angiography (CCTA)’s specific signs of unstable
plaque of coronary artery disease are coronary artery diameters widening, low density sites clarify in
plaque (lower than +30HU), small calcification detect in plaque, ring liked additional density (lower
than +130 HU) sees in edge of plaque (Halo sign), plaque edge roughness, erosion liked changes
and rupture of intima.
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