How to Use a Moor Mud Treatment

Moor mud has atringent qualities.

Moor mud may not be one of the most glamorous forms of treatment in the world, but it is certainly one of the oldest. Moor mud packs and masks were used by the ancient Egyptians and Romans for various ailments as well as beauty treatments, and were often given with other spa treatments as part of a cure. Therapeutic mud often comes from areas around mineral springs, and the high mineral content of the mud is regarded as one the main reasons for its beneficial effects.Cleopatra is said to have prized it so highly as a beauty treatment that she persuaded Mark Anthony to conquer the region and present it to her as a gift.

Things You'll Need

• Moor mud
• Bath tub
• Towels

Instructions

How to Use a Moor Mud Treatment

1. Learn about Moor mud. Know just as Moor mud or "Moor-life," the mud has been investigated and analysed by over 500 scientists, and has been found to be unique. Moor mud comes from a 20,000 year old glacial valley basin that never drained away allowing the moor to retain all of its organic, mineral, and trace elements. Clinical analysis has shown that the Neydharting Moor is uniquely rich in decomposed plant life, with over a 1000 plant deposits: flowering herbs, seeds, leaves, flowers, tubers, fruit, roots, and grasses. Over 300 of which have recognized medicinal properties.

2. Buy Moor mud. The Moor mud comes in a variety of forms including lotions and oils but the most beneficial methods are the Moor mud bath and the Moor mud drink. Check with your local health food stores for Moor mud treatments. Moor mud treatments are also available by mail order or online.

3. Use Moor mud to detox. Medical evidence has shown that Moor mud is both an anti-inflammatory and an astringent. This means it is particularly useful detoxification, and in treating skin disorders such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. It has also been show to have therapeutic effects on rheumatism and arthritis.

4. Drink Moor mud. Drinking mud might not sound very appetizing and it does actually look like mud in the glass, which doesn't help but the benefits are great. Purchase a Moor mud drinking mix at your local health food store or from online. The mix has no taste or odor so if the appearance is off putting the try adding the mix to fruit juice may color the liquid.

5. Bathe in Moor mud. The best time to take a Moor mud bath is immediately before bedtime. Make sure the bathroom is warm and run a deep bath, pour in the Moor mud mix according to the container's instructions. Mix it thoroughly to make sure you don't end up with muddy globules floating in the water. Put some warm towels close to the bath for when you come out.

6. Soak in the bath for 20-30 minutes. Close your eyes and splash the water over your face as well. You can wash your hair in it if you wish, especially if you have dry hair. Just relax in the bath, listen to music or just meditate. When are ready to get out, pat yourself dry but don't rub. Leave as much residue as possible on your skin.

7. Prepare for bed. Replace your usually bed linens that you don't mind soiling. You may find it had to relax with the mud on your body, so you may want to wash your face off at least although it is better if you don't. Shower off the next morning and launder your linens.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid getting the mud in your eyes or up your nose.