Mud therapy

use of mud for treatment of ailments. its a method of naturopathy where mud is used treat diseases.

1. MUD THERAPY By Dr Saurabh Agrawal PG final yr Dept o f S wasthavritta

2. Introduction One among the pancha mahabhuta Mruttika chikitsa Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

3. Qualities of Mud For usual Naturopathic treatments, black cotton soil is preferred as black color absorbs all the colors of sun and conveys them to body. As the mud retains moisture for a long time, when applied over the body part, it causes cooling. Increases thermo insulation capacity ( Desensitising ). Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

4. Its shape and consistency can be changed easily by adding water. Cheap and easily available. Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

5. Preparation of mud for therapy The mud is collected from a good area, and should be from two feet depth. It should be free from pollution and contamination. It should be clean, fine and smooth. It should be dried properly, powdered and sieved to separate stones, grass particles and other impurities. Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

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7. Types of mud used in mud therapy Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

8. Spa mud It is a mixture that is used for therapeutic purposes. Components -Solid/telluric (natural clay) -Hydro mineral (Mineral water) -Biological (micro organisms and biomaterial) - Kept in maturation tanks. Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

9. Mud attains right therapeutic properties, when mud remains in ‘Maturation tanks’ for 50-60 days in close contact with spa water, which constantly flows at 60 °C. During this process a typical microbial thermophilic , non-pathogenic community develops. These cause important chemical and physical changes to the mud, enriching mud with precious active principles produced by metabolism. Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

10. Beach sand For application of heat as in painful joint conditions, sand is used. Condition of the sand is decided according to diseases. Mud mask Dead sea mud or black mud has 20 minerals and trace elements. It is used in masks. Dr. S aurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

11. French clay It has the power to absorb and retain toxic products. This is taken from depth of 200 ft along bank of pristine river. The clay free from sand is sun dried and used therapeutically. This contains large quantity of silica, iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc and enzymes. 1. Green clay 4. White clay 2. Yellow clay 5. Red clay 3. Premixed clay Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

12. Procedure : Mud pack (Local application) Mud is soaked in a big vessel of clay at night. In the morning by kneading and is prepared like dough. It should not be too wet to flow. The mud is kept on the clean cotton cloth and is spread on it with the help of a wooden stick . SIZE: 22.86 × 15.24 × 1.27 cm DURATION: 20 to 30 mins . Relieves indigestion, decreases intestinal heat and stimulates peristalsis. Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

13. Eye packs M ud packs for face Size: 9 X 6 X ½ cms Procedure and time same as of abdomen pack BENEFITS: conjunctivitis , hemorrhages in the eyeball, itching, allergy, errors of refraction like short sight and long sight and especially useful in glaucoma where it helps to reduce eye ball tension Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy Apply fine paste of soaked mud TIME: 20 mins BENEFITS: improves complexion, open pores, remove pimples and dark circles 16-Dec-15

14. Mud bath Fine paste of mud is applied to the entire body of the patient. Duration: 45-60mins Benefits: revitalizes and rejuvenates the skin and can be used in routine as well as during the skin disease conditions Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

15. SAND BATH The person is covered with warm sand, completely up to the neck. The head should be covered with cloth soaked in water or umbrella. Duration – according to the disease. Indication – Rheumatic pain, skin diseases, numbness, nervous disorders, indigestion, diabetes, etc. Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

16. Internal usage of mud 1-2 tsp with one glass of water in conditions like Rheumatism, A sthama , Allergy, Food poisoning, Headache, chronic abdominal pain. Yellow mud – digestive disorders, abdominal disease, diabetes mellitus, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly. White mud – Brain, liver disorder. Black mud – Poisoning, skin diseases. Red mud – Abdominal pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, Paralysis. Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

17. Therapeutic Effects of Mud: a. Thermal Effect: Warm mud applications increases the local metabolism. Mechanical Effect: The pressure of the mud on the body surface and the osmotic changes in the skin lead to softening and resolution of pathological products. Chemical Effect: Mineral effect from the minerals in the mud, there is an increased ions transfer and ions migrate to the other pole. Depending on the ion transfer properties from the products in the mud (as in iontophoresis), therapeutic effects are achieved: Zinc for fungi, Copper for allergic conditions, Iodine for adhesions, Magnesium for edema and salycicates. 16-Dec-15 Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy

18. Physiological Effect: decreased blood pressure, decreased pulse rate, and increased internal body temperature. Relief of pain and muscle spasm. Psychological Effects: Direct contact and pressure reduce anxiety and stress related symptoms. Moist heat has a soothing and calming effect. (more than by hydrotherapy i.e. as hot packs). 16-Dec-15 Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy

19. Indications of Mud Baths and Packs Chronic Inflammatory joint conditions causing joint pain: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis. Chronic back pain (lumbago, sciatica). Chronic post- traumatic stiffness . Neuritis (peripheral) due to diabetes. Gout. Neuralgia , pain relief. Obesity . Fibrositis . In the condition of headache and high blood pressure mud pack is applied on forehead. 16-Dec-15 Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy

20. Chemical fractions appear with anti-inflammatory actions. Increase of serum antioxidant defenses in arthrosis patients undergoing mud therapy is proven. Anti inflammatory and anti degrading factor, is best used in arthritic and osteoporotic etc , conditions. Research… Dr. Saurabh Agrawal: Mud Therapy 16-Dec-15

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