Kazan medical journalKazan medical journal0368-48142587-9359Eco-Vector6095210.17816/kazmj60952Research ArticleThe use of mummy in medical practiceAnisimovV. E.info@eco-vector.comShakirzyanovaR. M.info@eco-vector.comDepartment of Propedeutics of Internal Diseases, Pediatric Faculty, 2nd Moscow Medical Institute. N.I. Pirogova1504198263265681502202115022021Copyright © 1982, Anisimov V.E., Shakirzyanova R.M.1982<p>Shilajit as a remedy has been known in oriental medicine for more than 3 thousand years. Its use in medical practice was widespread in Arabia, Iran, Central Asia, Tibet, India. In ancient manuscripts, written in various languages of the peoples of Central Asia, the Near and Middle East, mummy is unanimously assessed as a substance that has healing properties for many human diseases.</p>Kazan Medical archiveКазанский медицинский архив