Bibliometric analysis of Mongolian medicine and medicinal materials in China since 2000
Ming-Yang Cai,
Rui-Kun Wang,
Zhen-Hong Liu,
Xiang-Yun Chen,
Wen Tan,
Yi-Fan Sun,
Xiu-Juan Xu,
Xiao-Min Zhang,
Zhen Yang,
Hai-Ying Tong
Affiliations
Ming-Yang Cai
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, PR China; Institute of Ethnic Medicine and Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, PR China; Institute for Brain Disorders, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, PR China; School of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, 014040, PR China; Hospital of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 450000, PR China; Pediatric Medical College, Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 450000, PR China
Rui-Kun Wang
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, PR China; Institute of Ethnic Medicine and Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, PR China
Zhen-Hong Liu
Institute for Brain Disorders, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, PR China
Xiang-Yun Chen
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, PR China
Wen Tan
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, PR China
Yi-Fan Sun
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, PR China
Xiu-Juan Xu
School of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, 014040, PR China
Xiao-Min Zhang
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, PR China; Institute of Ethnic Medicine and Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, PR China
Zhen Yang
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, PR China; Corresponding author. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 11 Bei San Huan Dong Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, PR China.
Hai-Ying Tong
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, PR China; Institute of Ethnic Medicine and Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 102488, PR China; Corresponding author. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 11 Bei San Huan Dong Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, PR China.
Aim of the study: To analyze the progress in Mongolian medicine and medicinal materials and to highlight its development process, emerging trends, and hotspots. Materials and methods: Papers on Mongolian medicine and medicinal materials from January 2000 to May 2022 were retrieved from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database. Using the collaboration network analysis of CiteSpace V and VOSviewer software, the cooperation among individuals and institutions in the field of scientific research was analyzed. The functions of frequency analysis, cluster analysis, and burst analysis were employed to conduct bibliometric analysis on research hotspots and trends in the field of Mongolian medicine research. Furthermore, the data visualization function was utilized to clearly display data trends and changes. Results: A total of 8362 papers on Mongolian medicine medicinal materials from CNKI were identified and analyzed.The research on Mongolian medicine has gone through three stages: the initial stage, the exploratory stage, and the developmental stage. The top two institutions in the number of papers are Inner Mongolia Medical University and Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities. Bagenna from Inner Mongolia Medical University is the author with the most papers. “clinical efficacy”, “clinical research”, and “quality standards” were the most frequently used keywords. Research in the field of Mongolian medicine has focused on several diseases, including skeletal system disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and digestive system disorders. Conclusion: Since 2000, there have been growing attention and efforts made in the field of Mongolian medicine and medicinal materials. The research in the field of Mongolian medicine had undergone three stages, namely the initial stage, the exploratory stage, and the developmental stage. The focus shifted from basic research such as the analysis of medicinal ingredients in Mongolian herbs to the application-oriented directions of traditional treatment techniques and advantageous diseases in Mongolian medicine. To make breakthroughs in this field, further research is needed to improve the persuasiveness and authority of Mongolian medicine and medicinal materials in terms of mechanism, standardization, and safety, to promote the development of Mongolian medicine and medicinal materials.
