In short, The function of the mud:
- For wounds and skin diseases, apply mud as gauze.
- Mud therapy is used to cool the body.
- It dilutes and absorbs toxic substances in the body and eventually removes them from the body.
- Mud has been successfully used to treat constipation, tension headaches, high blood pressure, skin diseases and many other ailments.
Mud therapy is a straightforward and effective treatment. The mud used for this should be clean and taken from a depth of 3 to 4 feet from the soil surface. The sludge must not contain any contamination from stones or fertilizers etc.
Mud is one of five natural elements that have a significant impact on physical health and disease. Benefits of using mud:
Its black colour absorbs all the colours of the sun and transfers them to the body.
The mud retains moisture for a long time and causes cooling when applied to body parts.
Its shape and consistency can be easily changed by adding water.
It’s cheap and easy to get.
The mud is dried, crushed and sieved before use to separate out impurities such as stones and grass particles.
Mud pack application
Place the wet mud in a damp gauze cloth and shape it into thin flat bricks according to the size of the patient’s abdomen. Apply it. The application time of the mud pack is 20 to 30 minutes. When using in cold weather, place a blanket over the mud bag and cover the body.
The benefits of mud packs
When applied to the abdomen, it relieves various forms of indigestion. It can effectively reduce intestinal heat and stimulate intestinal peristalsis.
Thick mud packs for congestive headaches provide immediate pain relief. Therefore, this method is recommended when a prolonged cold compress is required.
Applying the wrap to the eyes is helpful for conjunctivitis, hemorrhage, itching, allergies, and refractive errors such as nearsightedness and farsightedness. It is beneficial for glaucoma, where it helps reduce eye strain.
Facial Mud Pack. Apply the wet mud to your face and let it dry for 30 minutes. This helps improve skin texture, remove acne breakouts and open skin pores for easier removal. This also helps to remove dark circles around the eyes. After 30 minutes, wash the face thoroughly with cold water.
Mud bath
Mud can be applied to the patient in a sitting or recumbent position. This helps improve skin condition by increasing blood flow and activating skin tissue. Be careful not to catch a cold when taking a bath. The patient must then be washed thoroughly with cold water. If the patient has a cold, warm water should be used. The patient is then quickly dried and placed on a warm bed. The duration of the mud bath maybe 45 to 60 minutes.
