Chemical analysis of Brown meager (Sciaena umbra) cephalides and traditional medicinal usage in urolithiasis

Year 2017, Volume: 24 Issue: 1, 1 - 7, 15.03.2017

Oğuz Ergin , Serhan Tümer Sedat Yıldız

Abstract

Chemical analysis of Brown meager (Sciaena umbra) cephalides and traditional medicinal usage in urolithiasis
Introduction: There are regional differences in the treatment of urinary system stone diseases via local methods. In East Black Sea region; cephalides obtained from a domestic fish called brown meager (Sciaena umbra) that does not migrate in the sea, are regionally utilized in the treatment of nephrolithiasis. Elements in the diet play an important role in pathogenesis of nephrolithiasis. In the research submitted; the usage of cephalides of S. umbra in the treatment of urolithiasis is investigated.
Materials and Methods: Colloquially usage of S.umbra cephalides is queried amongst the local community. Mineralogical and chemical analysis of cephalides are performed by X-ray diffractometer and “inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy” (ICP–OES) methods. It is observed that community is using S.umbra cephalides together with lemon (Citrus x limon). According to the usage way of community; 15 fish skulls are separated from anterior. Cephalides in posterior of orbital socket in the intracranial section are removed. 30 materials obtained at crushed in a 500 gr jar and fresh prepared lemon (Citrus x limon) juice is added in order to cover them. This mixture is covered with an aluminum folio in order to be light-proof. It is learnt that the product that is melted in this mixture is consumed by the patients approximately within 30 days. It is known that Sciaena umbra is mostly caught between September and November. The material obtained has no time limit for use. Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) compound concentration of cephalides has the highest content. It is structurally aragonite-based and magnesium (Mg) ratio is high as 4883,16 (ppm). Main component is calcium (Ca).
Results: Due to the efficiency of citrate and magnesium that are taken together with the diet in nephrolithiasis pathogenesis; the presence of high-density mineral is important in the formation of nephrolithiasis. It is suggested that citrate and magnesium intake in a short period of time has supported the change in the stone diameter and spontaneous stone passing and as a result of this, it has gained importance in folkloric usage.
Discussion: When considered that the traditions do not form in a short time; it can be specified that the ways used as folkloric needs further evaluations and studies in accompany with the chemical analyses.
Key Words: Nephrolithiasis, traditional medicine, Sciaena umbra, cephalide, aragonite, calcium.