Mariánské Lázně Natural Resources

There are 40 different cold water springs in Mariánské Lázně itself, and 100 throughout the district. They have different chemical compositions - rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, carbon dioxide or salt for example, which means they can benefit a wide variety of conditions most commonly in the famous medicinal drinking cure (between 1.5 and two litres daily) but also through bathing and inhalation therapies.

For example, the Cross Spring’s high sulphate content has a laxative effect on digestive tract issues (stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and gall bladder) and metabolic disorders such as obesity, gout and diabetes.

Healing muds in Mariánské Lázně are typically bog and peat muds, harvested from around the mineral water springs. In preparation for use in treatments the mud is oxidised in open air, purified, blended with mineral water and heated with steam to 40 degrees Celsius.

Mud is used in body wraps to treat locomotive, respiratory and gynaecological disorders. Peat compresses are used cosmetically and medically to regenerate skin and for those for whom a full body wrap would be too intense.

Natural carbon dioxide gas, otherwise known as Maria’s Gas from the nearby Maria’s Spring, is unique to Mariánské Lázně. It’s a powerful healing resource for physical pain when injected into the subcutaneous tissue of the large joints and spine.

When it penetrates the skin, carbon dioxide is also excellent for lowering blood pressure and improving circulation. Due to the concentration of small blood vessels in the groin area, plus its stimulation of testosterone and estradiol hormones, CO2 has real positive effect on sexual function and menopausal symptoms.