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.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.
7.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.
8.Incidence and mortality of stroke in Ulaanbaatar and its last 20 years’ trend
Oyungerel B ; Chimeglham B ; Erdenechimeg Ya ; Sarantsetseg T ; Bolormaa D ; Tuguldur E ; Uuriintuya M ; Mandakhnar M ; Khandsuren B ; Punsaldulam B ; Tovuudorj A ; Baasanjav D ; Burmaajav B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2021;197(3):64-79
Background:
Globally the incidence of stroke is not decreasing, and the deaths and disabilities
caused by stroke is increasing every year, especially in low and low-middle income countries.
Long-term trends in stroke incidence in different populations have not been well characterized, largely
as a result of the complexities associated with population-based stroke surveillance.
Having reliable data on stroke morbidity and mortality, as well as periodic identification of long-term
trends will be important information for proper prevention planning in the population, monitoring the
disease and further improving the quality of health care.
Material and Method:
A prospective cohort study has been conducted in adult citizens (972409 in
2019, 925367 in 2020) of 6 districts of Ulaanbaatar from the 1st of January, 2019 to 31st of December,
2020. All first-ever and recurrent stroke cases were included using special software, developed for
stroke registry, based on the WHO STEPS approach from participating radiology departments of state
hospitals, district hospitals, and some private hospitals. Information of stroke death was obtained
from forensic institute and state registration office of the capital city.
The trends of stroke incidence and mortality was compared to data between 1998-1999 and 2019-
2020 in UB.
Results:
The age-standardized crude incidence rate per 100.000 person-years of stroke were
209.0/100.000 (n=1934) in 2019 and 194.0/100.000 (n=1821) in 2020 among adults of UB city. The
above results were compared to 1998-1999 studies and the incidence rate declined by 94.0/100.000
in 2019-2020, whereas mortality rate increased by 10.0/100.000 in women aged 16-34. Stroke
mortality was 11.6% in 1998 and 26.5% in 1999, while in our study it was 33.87% in 2019 and 29.71%
in 2020. Although the incidence of stroke rates has decreased in 1998-1999, the mortality rate has
not decreased significantly.
Conclusion
Morbidity and mortality rates among the population of Ulaanbaatar citizen remain
highest in the world, compared to 20 years ago with overall morbidity declining but mortality has not
decreased.
In recent years, the Government of Mongolia has been focused on reducing non-communicable
diseases, but the primary and secondary prevention and control of stroke in the general population,
as well as the acquisition of knowledge attitudes, practices and access to health care still need to be
improved.
9.Determination of piperine in Anar-5 tablets by high performance liquid chrotamography and method validation
Enkhzaya L ; Erdenechimeg Ch ; Myadagbadam U ; Enkhjargal D ; Chimedragchaa Ch
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2021;198(4):54-60
Introduction:
One of the main ingredients of Anar-5 tablets is Piper longium L. Piperine alkaloids are the main
active ingredients of the Piper longum and have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and gastric protection
properties.In the framework of the standardization study of Anar-5 tablets, a method was developed
to determine the content of piperine in highly perpormance liquid chromatography, and then it was
sought to include it in the method of analysis of Anar-5 drugs.
Goal:
Quantitative determination of piperine in Anar-5 tablets and validate the method
Material and Methods:
The research was conducted in the Chemistry and Chemical Technology Laboratory of the Research
Center of the Institute of Traditional Medicine and Technology. And Anar-5 tablets (serial number
04012020) that are produced for experimental were used in the research. The standard substance,
piperine alkaloids, was purchased from Green Chemistry.Purification of HPLC (organic solvent
methanol, 99.9%, distilled water) was used. The EX 1600 HP/ PUMP high-performance liquid
chromatography instrument (column Arcus EP+-C18, 5µm, 4.6x250 mm) and the organic solvent
filter 0.45 μm syringe filter were used. The methodology related to this research was discussed and
approved at the online meeting of the Ethics Committee of the Academy of Sciences on January 26,
2021. SPSS 16 software was used to statistically program the survey results.
Results :
According to the above method, the retention time of the standard piperine is 10.38± 0.02 minutes, and
the retention time of the piperine in Anar-5 tablets is 10.42±0.033 minutes. Relative velocity deviation
RSD 1.077%, accuracy 0.65446±0.0068mg, stability 0.61298±0.013mg, capture time 10.42±0.033
minutes, relative standard deviation RSD≤2%, specificity 10.35 minutes, The equation of a line
constructed with a standard curve is y=43360x-33587 and the correlation coefficient R2=0.9989. The
piperine content of Anar-5 tablets was determined to be 0.61298±0.013 mg. The LOD and LOQ for
piperine were in 2.268 μg/ml and 6.873 μg/ml, respectively.
Conclusion
The content of piperine in Anar-5 tablets can be determined by the HPLC method, and the appropriate
conditions for this method have been established. The HPLC method is unique, accurate, linear, and
stable, and meets ICH Q2 (R1) guideline criteria.
10.A population-based stroke registry in Ulaanbaatar: preliminary result
Oyungerel B ; Chimeglkham B ; Erdenechimeg Ya ; Sarantsetseg T ; Bolormaa D ; Tuguldur E ; Uuriintuya M ; Khandsuren B ; Mandakhnar M ; Baasanjav D ; Tovuudorj A ; Burmaajav B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2020;193(3):11-21
Background:
Stroke is still one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Registry-based data of
stroke are scarce in low and middle-income countries such as Mongolia. We aimed to investigate the
incidence and mortality of stroke in adult population of UB Mongolia by stroke registration method.
Material and Method:
Covering 611265 (≥15 years old) adult citizens of three districts of Ulaanbaatar, a population-based
prospective study was done from the first, January of 2019 to 31st, December of 2019. All first-ever
and recurrent stroke cases were included using special software, developed for stroke registry, based
on the WHO STEPS approach from participating radiology departments of state hospitals, district
hospitals, and family clinics. Information of stroke death was obtained from forensic institute and state
registration office of the capital city.
Results :
In a 1-year study period, 1068 (women 39.1%) stroke cases were registered in people with 60.16±13.66
years old. Stroke incidence rate was 169.81/100000 including first-ever and recurrent events. Stroke
incidence rate was higher in men and people with 80 and above years old. The ratio between IS and
ICH was 1.14:1.0. Stroke mortality was 27.1% and mortality rate was 45.94/100000. The highest rate
mortality was in ICH subtype, male population and older people.
Conclusion
We identified relatively high incidence and mortality rate of stroke in ICH indicating an urgent need for
improvement of arterial hypertension control, health education and primary prevention mainly among
men.
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