Comparative study of name and classification of calcite from sources of traditional Mongolian medicine

Abstract

Introduction: Calcite has been widely used by content of medicine in Traditional Mongolian Medicine. In Traditional Medical sources and interpretations, name of calcite has many hidden meaning that can be misleading. Therefore, comparative study of name and classification of calcite in sources of Traditional Medicine is significant. Methods: Five sources dictionaries written by Tibetan sages from the 6th century to the first half of the 18th century were compiled in order to compare the names of calcite minerals. The research was conducted using the “Materials and Sources Research Comparison Method”, “Accreditation list Method”, and “Summary Methodology” as the source materials. Results: There are three names that is “transparent stone”, “rock extract” and “bone supplement” are similar to sources. Also calcite is divided by five main origin and colors. Each classification has four type subclasses that is “premium”, “standard”, “middle” and “worst”. Therefore, total sub classification number of calcite are 500. Conclusion: 1. Eighteen types of Calcite are classified by their exterior. Each of their names are related to historical story and medical reaction. 2. According to sages there are more over five hundred subclasses of calcite.