Medicina Tradicional y Naturopatía Clínica

Abstracto

Identification of Potential Antibiotic-Like Compounds in a West Mongolian Mumijo Extract with Traditional Applications

Tulgaa EnkhOyun

Mumie has been used by human being since approximately 3000 years ago. It is seen that mumie is used in both oral and topical administrations in folk medicine and it has no any adverse effects. Ancient healers were using mumie for curing bone fractures, joint dislocations, poliomyelitis, facial nerve paralysis, gastro- intestinal ulcers, intoxications and tuberculosis.

According to information by the researchers, mumie contains proteins, amino acids, phospholipids, gumine, benzoic acid as well as numbers of metallic elements. Ionized elements are essentially important for both animal and human bodies, and therefore their deficiency is compensated via diets, water and plants, which can provide with necessary nutrients. Therefore, compounds, containing so many types of matters like mumie are believed to be of essential importance in human and animal health.

This study investigates the medicinal properties of a substance traditionally used for treating various skin ailments, wounds, burns, ulcers, and inflammatory disorders of the digestive system. Historical use suggests potential efficacy against bacterial inflammation. To explore its antibiotic potential, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the extract, purifying natural mineral medicinal compounds and utilizing a violet-red spectrophotometer (USA-BIO-RAD). Our analysis revealed the presence of significant antibiotic-like compounds in the extract, including Terramycin hydrochloride or Oxytetracycline hydrochloride at a concentration of 838.64% and pantothenic acid with hemicalcium salt at 835.47%. These findings imply promising antibiotic properties in the substance, aligning with its historical medicinal applications. Further research is warranted to validate these properties and assess the safety and efficacy of the extract for medical purposes.