TABLE 19—1 Mud/Clay Location Comments Calistoga mud Calistoga, CA Volcanic mud and hot springs known for their healing properties; Native Americans first made use of the mud baths and later the Spaniards; today, many spas are located in the area Natural red clay Glen Ivy Hot Springs, Clay known for healing and purifying; Native Americans designated the area as Corona, CA sacred; later the Spaniards took advantage of the healing benefits; today a spa on the site offers treatments from local mud Dead Sea mud Dead Sea, Israel Mineral—rich, highly saline mud that draws impurities and retains heat; used for a wide range of skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema; especially beneficial for muscle pain and stiffness, arthritis, and other joint pain Rotorua thermal New Zealand Volcanic mud; silky in texture and rich in minerals and trace elements; QE Health mud (formerly known as the Queen Elizabeth Hospital) in Rotorua uses the mud as part of its standard care in the treatment of arthritis and other joint conditions Muds and clays Australia Muds and clays found near mineral-rich, natural springs; harvested from undeveloped areas so are essentially free from chemical pollutants; sun dried after being harvested; used for over 60,000 years by Aboriginal tribes for healing, sacred and ceremonial purposes; only recently available outside Aboriginal culture Rasul (Rhassoul) Morocco Lava clay mined in the Atlas Mountains of Eastern Morocco; used alone or in a combination mud and steam treatment originating in the Middle East Sources
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