Turpentine baths - a universal means of treatment, which is used in a wide range of diseases. When appointing experts receiving turpentine baths are based on the individual characteristics of patients and their own feelings.

There are white, yellow, and mixed turpentine baths. They differ in composition and therapeutic effect. For example, white turpentine baths are used in lowering blood pressure, yellow - when excessive. Ingredients white turpentine baths have a direct impact on the muscles that are involved in the regulation of blood flow in small blood vessels. The patient feels the effect such as a burning or tingling sensation on the skin surface.

Yellow turpentine baths increased body temperature, perspiration causing, through which salt and other deposits degraded and excreted. Therefore, these baths are often used for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Mixed turpentine baths combine the properties of yellow and white bath.

Typically, the bath is prepared at the rate of 15 ml turpentine mixture to 100 liters of water. The water temperature should be 37 degrees Length - 15 minutes. However, if the patient feels severe burning, or other discomfort, bath composition, duration of treatment, and the water temperature can be reduced. If the patient does not see any effect from the bath, the temperature of the water and increase the concentration of the mixture of turpentine.

Indications

Admission turpentine baths recommended for the following offenses:

• Diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
• Diseases of the autonomic nervous system;
• Diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
• Skin diseases;
• Chronic gynecological diseases;
• Metabolic disorders;
• Neuroses;
• Menopausal syndrome;
• Chronic thrombophlebitis;
• Phlebeurysm;
• Hemorrhoids;
• Frostbite;
• Bedsores;
• Trophic ulcers;
• Adenoma of the prostate;
• Urolithiasis disease;
• Obesity first and second stages.

Contraindications

In the presence of these disorders use turpentine baths are not recommended:

• Heart disease in acute phase;
• Epilepsy;
• Chronic kidney disease;
• Cancer;
• Mental disorders;
• Heat;
• Intoxication;
• Acute inflammation.
• An allergy to turpentine;
• Raynaud's syndrome.
• Turpentine baths are also contraindicated in pregnant women.

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