The decree on supporting traditional medicine was signed by the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, who confirmed his commitment to deepening, studying, and disseminating knowledge in this field. This became known from a report by MiddleAsianNews.
In his speech on this matter, he noted:
“Traditional medicine is not just a way of diagnosing and treating diseases; it is also part of our cultural heritage, rooted in the worldview and spiritual traditions of the Mongols.”
According to research, Mongolian traditional medicine has a history of over 5000 years.
In 1681, the outstanding lama Luvsandanzandjantsan, a descendant of Genghis Khan, opened the first school for training specialists and doctors, and also began developing educational and therapeutic materials.
For three centuries, folk healers have passed down and developed knowledge about traditional medicine, and even today, specialists in this field continue to care for the health of society.
The document “Deerees togtooson durst tus burig burtgeesen bichig” (Treatise on the Structure of the Body), which was used as a textbook on traditional medicine, was recognized by UNESCO in 2025 as a World Heritage site, contributing to the popularization of Mongolian medicine at the international level.
It is noteworthy that hundreds of doctors and specialists in traditional medicine provide high-quality medical services worldwide, including in the Republic of Poland, and continue to promote the achievements of traditional treatment methods.
“On behalf of the people of Mongolia, I express my sincere gratitude to all scientists and medical workers who work for the preservation and transmission of knowledge in traditional medicine, as well as care for the health of our citizens,” he added.
The decree instructs the government of Mongolia to develop policies and measures aimed at improving the legal framework for the traditional medicine sector, supporting its development using modern technologies, and ensuring the high quality and safety of traditional medicinal products.
Additionally, archaeological findings show that brain surgeries were performed in Mongolia 2000 years ago, as evidenced by skeletal remains found on Chandmani Mountain.
Ancient Mongols used 35 different methods when performing brain surgeries. The discovered skull remains confirm this practice. Among the findings were also items such as spoons, needles, and piercings.
Archaeological data also indicate that stone needles were used in Mongolia as early as 3000 BC, confirming the use of needles for 5000 years.
Moreover, the remains of the Xiongnu-Mongols indicate that they used toothbrushes and toothpicks, which debunks the myth of the uncivilized nature of the ancestors of the Mongols.
There are also various treatment methods that were exclusively used by nomads, such as massage for treating concussions and the use of certain drinks, such as TsEGE ZASAL, made from mare's milk. Mongols obtained all necessary proteins and vitamins from meat, as their livestock fed on a variety of grasses and wild plants. Fatty milk (SHAR SÜÜ) was used for cleansing the gallbladder and for allergies.
Moxibustion is also one of the practices of traditional Mongolian medicine. It is mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Huangdi Neijing sutra, written 2000 years ago, which notes that “moxibustion came from the north.” Mongols living north of China have practiced it for centuries.
The ancestors of the Mongols used bion stones or stone needles for various medical procedures.
