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Mud Therapy

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Definition: The therapeutic use of mud in packs or baths taking advantage of the absorptive qualities of the mud. It has been used for rheumatism and skin problems.  includes earth & clay    Other names Pelotherapy; Peloid Therapy; Peat Therapy; Mud Baths; Fangotherapy; Packs, Mud; Pack, Mud; Mud Pack; Mud Bath; Bath, Mud; Therapy, Peloid; Therapy, Peat; Therapy, Mud; Mud Packs
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
eplir  0   *Carotenoids *Phospholipids Drug Combinations Mud Therapy. Farmakol Toksikol 1990;53(2):38
sapropel  64083-34-7   *Benzopyrans *Humic Substances Mud Therapy. Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult 1986;(5):29

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