Author Spotlight: Establishing a Rodent Model for Investigating Depression Factors in Traditional Mongolian Medicine

The scope of our research is Mongolian medical research. In this study, we are investigating the factors contributing to depression in Mongolian medicine, with a particular emphasis on the interaction between internal factors, such as wind, biofilm, and external factors. The problem of conforming to the lack of traditional Mongolian medical models was solved.

This protocol addresses the establishment of an animal model based on Mongolian medical theory and then provides some suggestions for future research in Mongolian medicine. In a depressive disorder study, establishing an animal model is crucial for understanding new drugs'pathological mechanisms and effects. Compared with other techniques, this protocol is more in line with the pathogenesis and treatment principles of depression in traditional Mongolian medicine, which will help future research on the treatment of depression in Mongolian medicine.

The protocol can demonstrate the relationship between external and internal factors interacting to produce disease and is in accordance with the theoretical system of Mongolian medicine. It will advance the basic research of traditional medicine on depression and provide some recommendations that will help subsequent researchers to research, develop, and utilize traditional medicines.