Mud therapy is being used by people to treat diseases since ancient times. It is believed that the earth has healing powers which are refreshing and invigorating for the body.
The material used for mud therapy is mostly clay, taken from 4 feet below the surface of the earth. The clay should be free of any impurities such as pebbles, decaying matter etc.
How mud therapy can benefit you
Mud therapy is especially good for treating skin diseases. Wet clay absorbs toxins in the skin. The clay
is then thrown away after drying.
Mud applications increase the beauty of the skin. They increase blood circulation, energize skin
tissue; improve complexion and clear spots and patches on the skin.
Mud therapy can be used in conjunction with other treatments to heal chronic inflammation caused by
internal diseases, bruises, sprains, boils and wounds.
Mud packs have been found to be useful in treating diseases relating to general weakness and
nervous disorders. The cooling effect of mud packs can also bring down fever.
Some diseases which mud packs can help treat are scarlet fever, influenza, measles, swellings,
eye and ear troubles, gout, rheumatism, stomach troubles, kidney problems, liver malfunction, diphtheria,
neuralgia, sexual disorders, headache, tooth ache and other general pains.
Applying mud to the abdomen can cure indigestion, flatulence and intestinal obstructions. It is also
helpful in amoebiasis, colitis, enteritis and other bacterial diseases.
How mud is applied to the body
Mud packs : Clay taken from the earth is mixed with warm water so that it becomes a smooth
paste. It is allowed to cool, and then spread on a strip of cloth. The size of the cloth depends on which part
of the body the mud pack is to be applied.
The cloth covered with mud is placed on the part of the body which is to be treated. It is then covered with some
protective material, like flannel. The mud pack is removed after 10 to 30 minutes.
Mud baths : Mud bath covers the whole body. Clay is mixed with so that a smooth paste is formed. The clay is
spread on a huge cloth. The cloth is then wrapped around the body. Another way to have a mud bath is to just
cover you directly with the clay.
MUD THERAPY PACK (7 DAYS)