The Caucasus has long been famous for its magnificent nature and the healing properties of water bodies. People go there to rest and heal from all over Russia and even from abroad. Quite popular among local residents and visiting tourists, holidays on the shore of Lake Tambukan. This body of water has been known for almost 200 years for its healing silt mud. They can be treated in many resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Waters, but many prefer to do it right on the lake. Moreover, people like their holidays there also because of beautiful landscapes, warm water and the unusual nature of the reservoir itself.
Tambukan lake
This unique beautiful reservoir is located in the Stavropol Territory on the border with Kabardino-Balkaria. Less than 10 kilometers separate it from Pyatigorsk.
The territory of Lake Tambukan occupies more than two hundred hectares and is a protected natural monument. Indeed, the uniqueness of this reservoir is that it belongs to the largest sources of healing mud. The lake itself is oval in shape a little over a kilometer wide and about two in length. It is leaking, powered by underground sources and rainfall. The water in it is salty, warm and seems dark even in calm weather. The lake is shallow, and through the thickness of dark water you can see the bottom, covered with dark mud.
Mud Treatment History
For hundreds of years, locals have used the waters of the lake and its silt deposits to treat and preserve the beauty of the skin. And specialists became interested in healing properties only at the end of the 19th century. They determined that the mud of the Tambukan Lake in its composition and medicinal qualities exceeds even the mud of the Dead Sea, which is popular all over the world . And since 1886, silt sediments from the bottom of the reservoir began to be mined and used in treatment at the resorts of the Caucasus. Now the mud extraction process is automated, it is also supplied mechanically to the treatment site, which not only makes it possible to receive procedures for more people, but also better preserves its healing properties. According to experts, the mud reserves will last at least 200 years, but its volume is constantly updated. To do this, add water from the well to the lake, feed microorganisms that are involved in the production of this healing substance.
The composition of the therapeutic mud
How can one explain the amazing properties of silt sediments of Tambukan Lake? A large number of microorganisms, such as blue-green algae, "work" daily on the production of dirt. They enrich it with various useful substances. The following components were found in the mud:
- lipids;
- bitumen and gummy substances;
- amino acids and humic acids;
- minerals and metals: bromine, manganese, iodine, zinc, iron and others;
- vitamins and hormones;
- peloids;
- penicillin-like compounds;
- lysozyme;
- biologically active substances.
What effect does it have on the body?
- The strong antibacterial effect of dirt is explained by the presence of penicillin-like substances, complex lipids and microbes-saprophytes, which destroy any pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, it accelerates the healing process and fights infection.
- During the procedure, the mud application heats the focus of inflammation and thereby improves the lymph flow and removes toxins.
- Biogenic stimulants have an effect on various human glands, activating their work.
- Dirt improves metabolic processes in body tissues.
- Normalizes sugar levels and reduces insulin dependence.
- Participates in the formation of new cells and helps in the regeneration of damaged cells.
- Normalizes the activity of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Improves memory, attention, stamina.
- Activates the body's defenses.
What diseases is it used for?
The healing mud of the Tambukan lake is widely used in the health resorts of the Caucasus. They are most effective in the treatment of such diseases:
- consequences of fractures, sprains, arthritis, osteochondrosis and radiculitis;
- gynecological diseases and even infertility;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- diseases of the liver and biliary tract;
- bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia;
- obesity and cellulite;
- diseases of the oral cavity and teeth;
- migraine;
- atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis and other vascular diseases;
- chronic tonsillitis, rhinitis, sinusitis or otitis.
Contraindications for procedures
Among them are the following:
- acute inflammatory processes;
- tumors;
- elevated temperature;
- blood diseases;
- psychoses;
- pregnancy.
Healing mud for the skin
Silt deposits of Tambukan Lake have strong antioxidant properties. They have a rejuvenating and cleansing effect, improve blood circulation and metabolism. Since ancient times, local residents have used healing mud to preserve youth and whiten the face. Various cosmetics based on it regulate the skin's water balance , stimulate regeneration processes, remove toxins and activate skin immunity. Masks based on Tambukan mud smooth wrinkles, restore skin elasticity and have anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, silt deposits of the lake treat eczema, non-healing wounds, remove scars and scars.
Where can I get treatment?
Now the healing mud of Lake Tambukan is known not only throughout Russia, but also abroad. And for the course of mud treatment it is not necessary to go to the Caucasus. Healing mud is sealed in airtight containers and sold in almost all cities of the world. In addition, it is part of many medicines, suppositories, creams, ointments or skin masks. But the greatest effect of the treatment manifests itself, of course, on the spot. This is explained not only by the freshness of the mud itself, but also water and air, and even the magnificent views of nature that Lake Tambukan is famous for have healing properties.
How to get there?
This amazing lake is located in a very picturesque place. If you go south from Pyatigorsk, then after about half an hour you can see this beautiful pond.
But recently, access from the Stavropol Territory has become almost impossible - the road was blocked by a barrier. But you can get to the lake from Kabardino-Balkaria. Travel there is free. But, despite such difficulties, Lake Tambukan remains popular with tourists.
Vacation Reviews
Many locals often go to the lake. Picturesque nature, warm salt water of the reservoir and healing mud make it a favorite vacation spot. Moreover, you can get there by taxi. Many tourists who first arrived on Lake Tambukan did not like it there. Of course, the smell on the shore is specific, although not strong. And the water is dark, it seems that it is dirty.
The coast is mostly steep, and the bottom is very muddy. Therefore, they go there mainly to heal the famous Tambukan mud. Some say that recently they began to take a fare to the lake, which is not very popular with local residents. But Tambukan Lake is still popular. Rest on it is very peculiar. Some people like the warm, salty water of the reservoir, its picturesque surroundings. Others note that it is dirty on the shore. But still they go there from all over Russia.