9 Feb 2020 HYN Himalayan Yoga Academy
Mud Therapy is the use of natural clay from the earth for therapeutic purposes. Most are familiar with Pelotherapy in the form of a facial “mud” mask, but the applications include any form of external poultice. Clay has a long, worldwide history of outstanding, health-promoting effects and has been used extensively by many cultures for thousands of years. Generally speaking, when activated with moisture, clay has a unique drawing capacity that provides its detoxifying benefits. Below, you will learn How to Use Mud Therapy.
Guides on How to Use Mud Therapy
Mud therapy (How to Use Mud Therapy) could be used in two forms:
1. Mud Packs: This involves frequent application of packs of mud. It helps in improving skin complexion and acts on skin spots and patches to reduce them.
2. Mud Baths: This involves application of a special kind of mud rich in natural salts and mineral over the entire body (except the head). Mud baths are useful in many skin diseases such as Psoriasis, Urticaria, leukoderma.
Mudpack Applications in the Body Parts
Mud packs are typically used for local application. The construct and usage of a mudpack is similar for all applications, on the thickness and size vary as per the usage. To make a mud pack first, soak the mud in water for 30 minutes. Now, take a thin wet muslin cloth and apply mud evenly on the muslin cloth to form a uniform thin layer of half to one inch in thickness. Fold all the sides to make it a compact pack.
Mudpack for Eyes
Mud soaked in water is spread to make a half-inch-thick layer. The pack is typically 9 in X 6 in, enough to cover eyes completely. it is placed on the eyes for 20 to 30 minutes. An eye mud pack helps in relaxing the eyes, especially good for those who have to sit in front of a computer for long hours.
Therapeutically, it reduces irritation, itching, or other allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis and hemorrhage of the eyeball. It also helps in correcting refractive errors like short/long long-sightedness. It is effective in Glaucoma, where it works to reduce the eyeball tension.
Mudpack for Head
A head mud pack is normally a thick, narrow band. It is applied over the forehead and helps to heal congestive headaches and relieves pain immediately.
Fine mud is used for face and a smooth paste is first made using cold water. Apply this paste evenly on the face and leave if to dry for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes one must thoroughly wash the face with cold water. It helps in improving the complexion of the skin. In cases of acne it helps by absorbing excess oils and toxins from the skin. It also helps in reducing dark circles around the eyes.
Mudpack for Abdomen
For adults, prepare the abdominal mud pack in the size of 10 in × 6 in × 1 in. Apply the mud pack for 20 to 30 minutes. If the weather is cold, cover both the body and the mud pack with a blanket. An abdominal mud pack helps relieve all kinds of indigestion. It effectively reduces intestinal heat and stimulates peristalsis.
Mudbath: How to Use Mud Therapy
First, soak the mud in water to prepare it. Then apply the mud to the full body, either in a sitting or lying down position. Keep the mud on for 45 to 60 minutes and ideally expose the body to sunlight, at least intermittently. Always cover the head when exposing the body to sunlight. After the application, wash the person thoroughly with cold to lukewarm water. Dry the person quickly and transfer them to a warm bed.
A mud bath increases blood circulation and energizes the skin tissues. It helps cleanse the skin and generally improves its condition. Regular mud baths serve as a natural beauty treatment, as they help improve skin complexion and reduce spots and patches, possibly caused by skin disorders like chickenpox or smallpox.
Use mud baths to treat many skin diseases such as Psoriasis, Urticaria, leukoderma, leprosy, and other allergic skin conditions. Despite the therapeutic benefits of mud for maintaining good health and glowing skin, overusing mud masks may cause excessive dryness. To prevent this, keep the mud pack moistened to avoid dryness and stretching. Also, choose high-quality mud carefully to achieve the desired results and avoid complications.