The beautiful world famous balneological resort Naftalan is located in Azerbaijan. Here is the world's only unique naphthalan oil field, which is characterized by high healing qualities. Therefore, all the sanatoriums of this resort use it to treat many diseases. This unique place is located in an ecologically clean area, surrounded by beautiful nature. Sanatorium "Naftalan" is a balneological complex where people from all over the world come to rest and heal.
Features of this place
Naftalan resort is located 50 km from the ancient Azerbaijani city of Ganja. Clean air, beautiful nature, combined with the unique properties of naphthalan oil, work wonders: here you can recover from any disease. Sanatoriums of Azerbaijan accept vacationers from all countries of the world all year round. Their unique natural healing factors have long been appreciated, and in recent years modern equipment has been added, and they have become even more popular. Russia has particularly strong ties with this place. Azerbaijan loves to receive our tourists, all resort personnel are fluent in Russian.
Numerous sanatoriums of Naftalan offer guests a wonderful vacation and effective treatment. These are “Shafa”, “Gashalty”, “Magic Naftalan” and the medical and preventive complex “Chinar”. A unique crutch museum testifies to the high healing power of this place - they were left by the healed people.
Features of naphthalan oil
More than 100 years ago, oil with unique qualities was found. It does not contain volatile compounds, therefore it does not burn and is unsuitable for the production of gasoline. But its unique healing properties were discovered, and people from all over the world began to come to this place. Russia, Azerbaijan and other countries began to explore this oil. Modern discoveries have confirmed its healing properties. Almost all trace elements of the periodic table were found in the composition of naphthalan oil . But it is based on special naphthenic hydrocarbons.
Naftalan is a thick, oily liquid with a specific odor. Local people discovered its healing properties even in antiquity, but began to be widely used for treatment only at the end of the 19th century. Then naphthalan was mined manually. Now, the sanatoriums of Azerbaijan use healing substance obtained by more modern methods. For its qualities, naphthalan was called "the thick blood of the Earth."
Properties of naphthalan oil
This unique substance has a number of health benefits. They are used to treat many diseases. What is the use of naphthalan oil?
- It activates metabolic processes in the body and blood circulation.
- Relieves inflammation, has an analgesic effect.
- It positively affects the vessels, removing their spasm and strengthening the walls.
- Stimulates the growth and renewal of cartilage cells.
- It has an antihistamine effect.
- Increases human defenses.
- It is able to destroy bacteria, viruses and fungi.
- Relieves stress, improves performance and mood.
What is treated with it
Sanatorium "Naftalan" specializes in the treatment of many diseases. Their choice depends on the therapeutic effect of the healing oil. Patients come from all over the world to get rid of chronic diseases and normalize their health. Treatment with naphthalan is useful for many problems in the functioning of internal organs.
This oil is useful for diseases of the joints, bones and soft tissues. It is especially effective in relieving pain and preventing exacerbations in arthritis and polyarthritis, rheumatism, osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, myositis, bursitis, myalgia and other pathologies. Naftalan removes inflammation and treats skin diseases - psoriasis, neurodermatitis, various types of dermatitis, eczema.
Effectively its use in diseases of the genitourinary system in men and women. Naftalan restores reproductive functions, normalizes the activity of the genitals, treats erectile dysfunction, prostatitis. It helps women to cope with the adhesive process, adnexitis, infertility.
Diseases of the ear, throat and nose are successfully treated with this unique product. This is not only laryngitis, sinusitis, sinusitis or otitis media. Naftalan will strengthen the protective forces of the mucous membrane, prevent frequent colds, as well as neurological and vascular pathologies such as neuritis, radiculitis, neuralgia, varicose veins and thrombophlebitis.
Contraindications to treatment
Like any medicine, naphthalan has contraindications. All resorts have a rich diagnostic base, with which they determine whether the patient can take these procedures. Contraindications to treatment with naphthalan are the following conditions:
- chronic heart failure, severe form of angina pectoris;
- myocardial infarction;
- acute inflammatory diseases;
- tuberculosis;
- severe circulatory disorders;
- tumors;
- epilepsy;
- pregnancy;
- renal and liver failure;
- sexually transmitted and other infectious diseases.
How to treat naphthalan
Previously, this oil was used only for baths and body lubrication. Now they use more modern methods of processing it. Treatment with naphthalan oil is as follows:
- using bathtubs lasting 10 minutes;
- lubrication of a certain part of the body with heated naphthalan and its subsequent heating with a Sollux lamp;
- vaginal swabs soaked in purified naphthalan;
- microclysters;
- phonophoresis.
Naftalan Ointment
The price of this drug is about 400 rubles. After all, the naphthalan deposit is located in only one place in the world - near the city of Ganja in Azerbaijan. But this ointment can be bought in any other locality. She retained all the healing properties of naphthalan: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, regenerating, immunostimulating. Most often it is used for psoriasis, as it not only helps relieve the external symptoms of the disease, but also prevents its spread.
Naphthalan ointment is also successfully used for other diseases
. Its price in different pharmacies ranges from 370 to 470 rubles. But since it is effective for radiculitis, arthritis, injuries, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, myalgia and other conditions, they often buy it.
Sanatorium "Naftalan"
This resort complex was created in 2005. Here, the most modern treatment methods are used and purified naphthalan is used. In the sanatorium, you can undergo a full examination of the body, on the basis of which an individual treatment plan is prescribed. Comfortable buildings offer guests different-priced rooms. Therefore, everyone can relax and heal here. In addition to medical procedures, vacationers are given the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful nature, a wide selection of dishes of national cuisine.
How to treat in a sanatorium
Healing action is possessed by nature itself, which surrounds vacationers in the resort. The most beautiful artificial lakes, pine groves and views of the foothills of the Lesser Caucasus give peace and tranquility. Clean mountain air helps with diseases of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. The main treatment method at the resort is the use of naphthalan oil: in the form of baths, applications, tampons, microclysters and other advanced techniques.
In addition to unique natural factors, the sanatorium "Naftalan" offers more modern procedures:
- paraffin treatment;
- iodine-bromine baths;
- underwater traction;
- manual and hardware massage;
- physiotherapy;
- vibration massage;
- electrophoresis, UHF, magnetotherapy, laser therapy.
Reviews on the treatment of naphthalan
Naftalan resorts have been popular for a long time. Those who have been there at least once describe their vacation only in positive colors. People like everything: beautiful nature, wonderful service, and delicious food. But most importantly, everyone speaks positively about treatment.
Naphthalan oil is really effective in various diseases. She helped a lot of people get rid of joint pain, normalize blood pressure, strengthen immunity, cleanse the skin of psoriasis or dermatitis. Everyone who has been here recommends treatment only in Naftalan.