A study on the role of Mud therapy for the maintenance of health

Abstract

The elements of nature are Earth, Water, Space, Fire and Air. All these elements are linked to the possibility of human life on Earth, and also contain compounds, minerals and nutrients that can improve our health. Mud, soil or Earth is one of the most important elements of these and contains a lot of vital nutrients and minerals, essential for the body. Mud therapy is very simple and effective treatment modality. The mud used for this should be clean and taken from 3 to 4 ft. depth from the surface of the ground. There should be no contamination of stone pieces or chemical manures etc. in the mud. Mud is beneficial for our health and also it plays an important role in women’s health.