Balneology in Georgia: traditions and modern situation

Abstract

Georgia has many millennia of climatic and balneological traditions. Borjomi is distinguished by its unique carbonated mineral waters, the composition of which contributes to the normalization of the digestive system and metabolic functions. Tskaltubo healing waters, which are characterized by high radon activity, are successfully used in the treatment of pathologies of the nervous, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. Sairme is known for its diverse waters (carbonic acid, sulphurous and ferric waters) used for the treatment of metabolic, gynecological and digestive system diseases. It should be noted that Sairmi waters are among the unique mineral waters that contain lithium. Abastumani is distinguished by a unique subalpine climate, which makes it an effective place for the therapy of chronic lung diseases and neurological disorders. Its thermal waters have been known since the time of Alexander the Great. These four special resorts are flanked by another 107 resorts. Balneological and climatic resorts of Georgia, which use natural resources, play an important role in the development of both local and international rehabilitation and preventive medicine.

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