The healing properties of naftalan oil have been recognized for centuries, with its therapeutic use dating back to approximately the 12th century. Naftalan therapeutic oil is a thick, brown liquid with a distinctive odor. Its primary active components are naphthenic hydrocarbons, which are integral to many enzymes and hormones. These compounds possess analgesic, anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory, and anti-allergic properties, while also accelerating metabolic processes in the body and positively influencing reproductive functions in both men and women. Naftalan is effective in treating inflammatory conditions, alleviating pain, and improving circulation and metabolic processes.
Naftalan is employed to treat over 70 different ailments, primarily focusing on diseases of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, skin conditions, vascular issues, as well as gynecological and urological disorders.
The therapeutic oil is mainly administered through baths and applications. The total duration of therapy can last up to 20 days. During this period, patients receive 10 to 15 baths under the supervision of specialists, with mandatory breaks in between sessions.
The treatment process involves placing the patient in a bath filled with naftalan oil at a temperature of 37 to 38 °C. The oil is absorbed through the skin, providing beneficial effects on blood flow, enhancing circulation in the capillaries, and stimulating all bodily functions. Naftalan baths are particularly beneficial for arthritis and skin diseases, with noticeable relief often experienced after just a few sessions.
In addition to naftalan baths, the resorts also offer iodine-bromine baths, paraffin therapy, manual and vibrational massage, underwater traction, therapeutic exercise, and apparatus-based physiotherapy.
The first health resort in the area opened nearly a century ago, and today, visitors can choose from a wide selection of various sanatoriums that provide baths, paraffin therapy, wraps, and even cosmetic treatments based on this natural remedy. Under the supervision of medical professionals, treatments are available for respiratory organs, vascular issues, heart conditions, and stress-related problems. After these procedures, the healing of postoperative scars and wounds is accelerated. Thanks to this healing oil, individuals can find relief from psoriasis and other skin diseases, while patients often experience significant improvements in musculoskeletal issues. The oil enhances metabolism, dilates blood vessels, and alleviates inflammatory processes. It possesses antihistaminic, analgesic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective in treating over 70 different ailments.