How to Use Mud?

Mud, once purified, comes into diverse usage and applications like –

• Mud Bath
• sleeping on mud
• walking bare foot in mud,
• mud massage
• Mud Spa
• Yet, most imperative usage of the mud therapy is the application of mud-packs.

5 ways to Use Mud

1. Mud Packs And Mud Spa Benefits

You can gain immensely from the mud spa benefits. For this purpose, you would be using mud which is previously cleansed and soaked in water. And this is first to be kept in a thin muslin cloth making it into a thin flat brick. It is then applied on the body parts as a mud pack. The duration of this technique of applying of the mud pack on the body is roughly twenty to thirty minutes. And this may be applied at most of the body parts. This includes the abdomen, forehead, eyes, back and spine region, feet and even the anal region.

2. Mud Massage  Therapy Benefits

This is the simple body massage with the aid of mud. This essentially helps to remove and expel toxins from the body via the minute pores of the skin. Not only this,  the natural sciences beckon this procedure as a medium of natural detox.

3. Mud Nap

This is good news for all those suffering from mental ailments like stress, anxiety, insomnia and related maladies. This is because sleeping in the mud also benefits significantly in case of nervine debility and mental instability.

4. Mud Bath

Scrubbing the skin mildly with mud helps to overhaul your skin tissues. Besides, this also improves on the working of the body organs rendering good blood circular in the same.

5. Mud Walk

This means walking barefoot in mud. This particular practice has since ages. It has been largely accepted as it is believed to be wonderful for the optimum functioning of the kidneys. Not only this, it has other advantages like  enhancing the gravitational influence within the body.

Our older generation has always believed that the mud walk is highly amicable for the eye vision. Yet, it is only nowadays the predicament of worm infestations makes it non-doable to walk barefoot on the mud.

And as much Naturopathy counsels Mud therapy, it also cautions about some precautions with Mud therapy that need to be followed.

“13 Unique Health Benefits of Mud Therapy”

1. Acne and Pimples

Soft mud like Multani mitti is first to be thoroughly cleansed and made into a paste.  This is then used for local application on the face to get rid of pimples and acne. And also for imparting natural radiance to the face.

2. Digestive Aid

Mud pack applied onto the lower abdomen helps to improve the digestion. This practice proves to be effectual in decreasing intestinal heat and at the same time stimulates peristalsis movement of the intestines. Therefore, in case of abdominal gas or stomach ache, mud packs are advised to be put on the abdomen for relief.

3. Constipation

Mud pack applied onto the abdomen works as a wonderful natural stimulant for constipated bowels.

4. Diarrhoea And Vomiting

In case of loose motions also, mud therapy comes handy. For this purpose, mud packs may be applied on the abdomen (and chest in case of vomiting).

5. Eye Maladies

Mud packs applied to the eyes relaxes the eye muscles and is believed to be beneficial for the eye vision enhancement. (video) Also, the packs are recommended in case of eye maladies like stye and conjunctivitis. Similarly, this owes to the natural property of mud to pull out the embedded toxins.

6. Skin Afflictions 

Skin maladies like eczema may be relieved by local application of mud. This is mainly due to the natural tendency of mud to be anti – toxic and cooling. In other words, Naturopathy suggests mud-bathing i.e. bathing while scrubbing the skin along with mud instead of soap.

7. Headache

Mud therapy is also an asset for headache, especially associated with hot and humid external environment. For instance, the mud pack is advised to be applied to the forehead (or the complete head region if need be).  Above all, this would help both in relieving the headache and the underlying cause of excessive heat.

8. Fever

Mud packs may be prepared and applied onto the abdomen as well as forehead. This is a good support for getting considerable relief from fever.

9. Remedy for Skin

Mud therapy is wonderful natural assistance for the skin. This is because the application of mud onto the skin has soothing and calming effect. In addition, it also believed to be highly beneficial in improving the blood circulation.

10. For Natural Radiance

It may be advised as beauty aid because mud imparts natural glow to the skin. Moreover, it also helps to improve as well as help prevent skin maladies like acne, blemishes and skin allergies.

11. Healing Benefit

Mud also has an anti-inflammatory effect,  and therefore it is great for healing wounds and scars.

12. Anti-Aging

Mud also has an anti-aging effect. Moreover, this may be acknowledged to the property of mud that aids in escalating the process of blood circulation. And also its natural ability to regenerate the skin. It is believed that the mud exfoliates as well as tones up the skin tissues.

13. For Stress Relief

Another virtue that may be acknowledged is that as the mud therapy is soothing, relaxing and calming. Not only this, it is highly beneficial to do away with both the physical as well as mental stress and strain. Besides, the Naturopathic practitioners therefore many a times prescribe mud therapy in case of nervous disorders.

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