Mineral springs (Essentuki): photos and reviews. Essentuki mineral waters and their analogues

Essentuki mineral waters and their analogues

History The city of Essentuki emerged on the site of a military border fortress, founded in 1798 on the right bank of the Bolshiye Essentuchek River, near the place of its confluence with the Podkumok River. The history of Essentuki is connected with the study of mineral springs. For the first time mineral waters were investigated in 1810 by the Moscow physician F.P. Haas. In 1823 the Russian pharmacologist A.P. Nelyubin discovered 20 more mineral springs on the slopes of the mountain, which he named Alkalnaya. In 1825, on the initiative of General A.P. Ermolov on the river. Bugunta, 3.5 km northeast of the former Essentuksky redoubt, the village of Essentukskaya was founded. The village becomes one of best resorts for the treatment of diseases of the digestive system. In 1846, by order of the governor of the Caucasus, Prince M.S. Vorontsov, the territory of the village of Essentukskaya was expanded to the northeast and came close to the springs. From that moment on, the Buguntinsky mineral waters began to be called Essentuki. In the late 1840s. the beginning of the bottling of Essentuki waters and their distribution to other cities of the country was laid. In 1917, the resort area was separated from the village of Essentukskaya and received the status of a city. During the Civil War, the resort economy of Essentuki fell into decay, restoration work began in 1920, and a clinical department of the Pyatigorsk Balneological Institute (now the Pyatigorsk Research Institute of Balneology and Physiotherapy) was opened in 1922. During the Great Patriotic War, the resort was badly damaged. Restored in the late 1940s.

The Essentukskoe deposit in the modern expanded boundaries is characterized by a significant variety of medicinal types of mineral waters. But its main wealth is carbonate sodium bicarbonate-chloride waters, or, as they are called at the resort, salt-alkaline waters - the well-known Essentuki No. 17 and No. 4.

In addition to carbonic and carbonic-hydrogen sulfide salt-alkaline waters at the Essentuki resort for balneological purposes, until recently, the so-called "sulfur-alkaline" waters of the Gaazo-Ponomarevsky spring and borehole were used for balneological purposes. No. 505 and practically non-carbonic low-mineralized water of spring No. 20, which was used for drinking purposes, as well as for bottling. Currently, the water from these sources is not used. OJSC "Essentuki Mineral Waters Plant" has restored the production of mineral water "Essentuki No. 20" from its own wells No. 9 and No. 75-bis. However, this mineral water is not supplied to drinking pump rooms. A small stone pavilion (1891) installed above the Gaaz-Ponomarski spring serves as a monument to its discoverer and the source itself, which had a certain importance for the development of Essentuki as a bathing resort.

Nowadays, the resources of balneological waters for the Essentuki resort are replenished with the available reserves of mineral waters in the areas adjacent to Essentuki - Novo-Blagodarny and Beshtaugorsky. Using the method of artificial mixing of mineral waters of different aquifers, the Essentuki resort receives conditioned carbonic waters of a complex ionic composition of low mineralization (3.0-5.0 g / l). In this case, mineral waters from wells are used as the initial ones. No. 1-KMV-bis and 55 (Novo-Blagodarnensky site) and well. No. 66 and 2 - Beshtaugorskaya (Beshtaugorsky section). Systematic control chemical composition mixed waters testifies to its constancy. In terms of their physicochemical properties and taste, they meet the requirements of the state standard and since 1987 have also been used for medicinal drinking purposes.

Discovered in the 1950s in the northern part of the Essentuki resort area (Novo-Blagodarnoye), a deposit of carbonic thermal waters such as Essentuki No. 17 (wells No. 46, 1-bis) and Essentuki No. 4 (well No. 49a) practically solved the problem spills of this type of mineral water. The discovery of the Nagutskoe deposit of carbonic waters and the approval of the operational reserves of mineral waters of the Essentuki No. 17 type in the amount of 3024 m3 / day determined the prospect of a further significant increase in the spill of medicinal waters of this type.

The operational reserves of mineral waters of all types of the Essentuki deposit are approved in the following sizes:

Central section:

Essentuki type No. 4 - 13 m3 / day;

Essentuki type No. 17 - 15 m3 / day;

carbon dioxide-hydrogen sulfide (wells No. 1-E and 2-E) - 300 m3 / day;

Novo-Blagodarny area:

Essentuki type No. 4 - 50 m3 / day;

Essentuki type No. 17 - 250 m3 / day;

carbonic thermal water well. No. 1-KMV-bis - 200 m3 / day;

Beshtaugorsky section:

well No. 66 - 250 m3 / day;

2-Beshtaugorskaya - 350 m3 / day.

Sources like Essentuki No. 17

Currently, there are 5 sources of this type in Yessentuki: operational wells. No. 17-bis, 36 and wells in reserve. No. 24, 24-bis, 36-bis, as well as in the Novoblagodarny area - well. No. 46 and 1-bis.

Mineral waters of the Essentuki No. 17 type have a chloride-hydrocarbonate sodium composition and a relatively high salinity - from 11.1 to 13.6 g / l. Waters of this type are clearly divided into 2 groups in terms of temperature: cold with a temperature at the mouth of 10 ° -11 ° C (wells No. 17-bis, 36, 24, 24-bis, 36-bis) and thermal - 36 ° -37 ° C (wells No. 46 and 1-bis). All these waters belong to medicinal drinking waters, a characteristic feature of which is a high (hypertonic) concentration of mineral salts and a high saturation with carbon dioxide.

Sources like Essentuki No. 4

On the territory of the resort, water of this type is currently removed from wells. No. 418-approx, 40, 41-bis, 34-bis, 56, 33-bis, 39, 58, 57-bis, 59, 418-bis. Despite the large number of production wells, the average annual flow rate of Essentuki No. 4 type was 15 m3 / day, which exceeds the approved reserves (13.4 m3 / day) and negatively affects the field regime.

Mineral waters of the Essentuki No. 4 type are characterized by a chloride-hydrocarbonate sodium composition, their salinity ranges from 7.8 to 10.4 g / l, the concentration of carbon dioxide (dissolved) is from 0.5 to 2.0 g / l. According to the water temperature at the mouth, they are also subdivided into cold (Essentuki group of springs) and thermal (wells 49-E and 52). Waters of the Essentuki No. 4 type are classified as medicinal mineral waters, but they are also used as medicinal-table water when bottled.

Carbon dioxide-hydrogen sulfide waters of the Essentuki type

This group includes 2 sources: drilling # 1-E and # 2-E. By the content of hydrogen sulphide (16-20 mg / l), the medicinal mineral waters of drilling rigs No. 1-E and 2-E belong to the balneological group of weakly sulphide waters. Their mineralization is in the range of 4.7-5.6 g / l. the concentration of carbon dioxide is more than 1.0 g / l. The average annual consumption of carbon dioxide-hydrogen sulfide waters of both drilling rigs is 315 m3 / day, i.e. lies within the approved operational reserves.

Carbonic waters of complex ionic-salt composition

Well No. 1-KMV-bis is located 4 km north of Essentuki, drilled in 1967 instead of well No. 1-KMV drilled in 1953. Mineralization of water - 7.7 g / l, chemical composition - chloride-hydrocarbonate sodium-calcium with an increased content of sulfates and magnesium, temperature +42.3 ° C. Water is supplied to the Essentuki resort in a mixture with low-mineralized water from borehole no. No. 55. Average annual water consumption of well No. 1-KMV-bis - 100 m3 / day.

Well No. 55 is located 65 m southwest of well. No. 1-KMV-bis. Drilled in 1966-1967, water salinity - 0.7 g / l, composition - sodium chloride-sulfate-hydrocarbonate, temperature +43 ° С, average annual consumption - 175 m3 / day.

Well operation No. 1-KMV-bis and 55 are carried out on a self-pouring by mixing them in a ratio of about 1: 2 and feeding them by gravity into the storage tanks of the Lower and Upper baths. At the same time, mixed water contains more than 1.0 g / l of dissolved carbon dioxide, mineralization - 3.0 g / l, the composition is chloride-sulfate-hydrocarbonate calcium-sodium with an increased content of magnesium ions, i.e. Spring No. 20, very close to the original type of mineral water. On the basis of this water a drinking pump room was organized in 1987. The water called "Essentuki new" is used for medicinal purposes in accordance with the indications for the differentiated use of mineral waters existing at the Essentuki resort.

Well Beshtaugorskaya No. 2 is located at the foot of the southwestern slope of Mount Beshtau, about 10 km north of Essentuki. Mineralization of water - 3.0 g / l, composition - sulphate-hydrocarbonate sodium, temperature +53 ° С. The Essentuki resort also receives mixtures with water from borehole no. No. 66. Average annual water consumption - 275 m3 / day.

Well No. 66 was drilled in 1972-1973, located in the immediate vicinity of the Beshtaugorskaya well No. 2. Water salinity - 6.2 g / l, composition - chloride-carbonate-sulphate calcium-sodium. Temperature + 73 ° С. The average annual water consumption is 210 m3 / day.

Water is supplied to the resort through a mineral pipeline after mixing directly at the mining site. Mixed water well. No. 66 and Beshtaugorskaya No. 2 in a ratio of 1: 1.25 is fed into the storage tank of the Essentuki hospital. Mineralization of mixed water is from 4.1 to 4.5 g / l, the composition is chloride-sulphate-bicarbonate sodium with an increased content of calcium ions, the content of dissolved carbon dioxide is more than 1.0 g / l. Mixed water in composition and taste meets the requirements of the state standard, can be used for medicinal drinking purposes. At present, this water, in addition to the hydropathic establishment, is used for the baths of the "Pearl of the Caucasus" sanatorium.

The expansion of the hydromineral base of the Essentuki resort contributed to a rapid increase in the number of people treated at the resort. So, in 1980, 159,000 people were treated at the resort in trade union and departmental health resorts, and in 1986 - 204,000 people. The development of the Essentuki resort will be facilitated by further exploration of medicinal waters both on the territory of the resort itself and outside it.

Tips for the consumer of mineral water Buy and drink mineral water only from manufacturers you know.

Look for the numbers and names of the wells from which the mineral water was obtained on the labels of the mineral water you purchased. Can not be mineral water "Essentuki" or "type Essentuki" obtained from open reservoirs and water supply systems (whoever spills them!) - beware of counterfeits!

We have no information about honest manufacturers of tablets with Essentuki mineral salt - beware of counterfeits!

Demand certificates of conformity from sellers and wholesalers!

Ask the seller (distributor) for the name and address of the wholesaler (supplier).

Healing bottled water

Director of the Caucasian Mineral Waters A.S. Smirnov was the first in Russia to suggest bottling medicinal water in bottles. It was in the 70s of the last century, and 20 years later, in 1896, a plant for the production of liquid carbon dioxide began to work in Kislovodsk. Under him, the bottling of narzan into bottles was organized (in the first year - 5 thousand bottles). To supply the Kislovodsk plant with tanks, a special bottle plant was built in the town of Mineralnye Vody. Soon, Narzan became famous: at the international exhibition in Reims (France) he received the highest award, after which the plant began to export its products to Greece and Turkey. Then mineral water bottling plants were built in Essentuki and Zheleznovodsk.

Bottled water Essentuki No. 4 - medical table water of chloride-hydrocarbonate sodium composition, mineralization - from 8 to 10 g / l. Recommended for chronic gastritis with preserved, increased and insufficient secretory function of the stomach, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, chronic colitis, chronic liver disease, biliary and urinary tract, metabolic disorders (diabetes mellitus), chronic pancreatitis.

Bottled water Essentuki No. 17 - medicinal water of chloride-hydrocarbonate sodium composition, mineralization from 11 to 13 g / l. Recommended for chronic gastritis with secretory insufficiency, chronic colitis, chronic liver and biliary tract diseases, metabolic disorders (diabetes mellitus), chronic pancreatitis.

Bottled water Essentuki No. 20 - table water of sulphate-hydrocarbonate calcium-sodium composition, mineralization from 1.4 to 2.5 g / l. It is recommended for chronic inflammatory processes in the urinary tract, urine acid diathesis, and other metabolic disorders.

Maintaining healthy way life

The influence of the mineral water "Essentuki No. 4" and "Essentuki No. 17" on the body of healthy people has been studied quite well. First of all, it is a powerful means of preventing the development of many diseases, especially of the gastrointestinal intestinal tract, which is proved by long-term research of the Pyatigorsk Scientific Research Institute of Balneology.

It turned out that they not only help to restore strength, activate the immune system, but also help to increase health reserves, the general resistance of the body to the action of stressful and unfavorable meteorological factors, improve adaptation processes, and also help to eliminate harmful substances accumulated in the body.

Restoration of metabolism

Improper nutrition creates an excessive load on the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, especially on the stomach, liver, pancreas. Mineral water "Essentuki" helps to normalize the functioning of these organs. Its action begins already in oral cavity, continues in the stomach, intestines, and ends after complete absorption of water and its elements in the large intestine. Passing through all parts of the digestive system, these waters activate the production of enzymes, the formation and secretion of bile, numerous hormones of the stomach, intestines, pancreas, adrenal glands, as a result of which digestion and metabolism generally improve.

Thus, it is possible to protect the body to a certain extent in the conditions of modern "extreme" nutrition. The main thing in this situation is to correctly take "Essentuki 4" and "Essentuki 17"; it is best to use it before the most plentiful meal in 30-60 minutes in an amount of 150-250 ml, at room temperature or warmed up to 37-40 ° C. However, even while regularly consuming the Essentuki mineral water, one should not rely only on the “miracle” of the water, but still strive to make your daily diet healthy and balanced.

Treating colds and flu and preventing their occurrence

With the state registration of medicinal and medicinal-table mineral waters, a permit is issued for use from 12 or 14 years old. But according to indications, the Essentuki mineral water can be used at a younger age. Our grandmothers also treated our future mothers and fathers in childhood: they gave hot mineral water with butter or milk to soothe cough and sore throat.

If we talk about therapeutic and prophylactic methods, then on Spa treatment In Essentuki health resorts, children are accepted from 5 years old, respectively, and the intake of mineral water in the sanatorium is prescribed from this age. At home, children can also use the waters of the Essentuki springs. In this variant, from about 12-14 years of age, the recommendations for admission are almost the same as for adults, but to determine the amount and mode of drinking water for children under 12 years old, it is better to consult a doctor.

Active sports

When playing sports, the human body loses not only moisture, but also minerals that are released with sweat. The more intense the load, the greater the loss of water and minerals, therefore, adequate replenishment is necessary. This is where Essentuki No. 4 mineral water comes to the rescue, since it not only provides the body with the necessary minerals, but also restores the acid-base balance (during physical exertion, the body "acidifies", and Essentuki No. 4 helps to alkalize its environment) ... In small quantities (several sips) Essentuki can be drunk both before and during physical activity, as well as after classes - 1-2 glasses, depending on the intensity of the load. Also, everyone who goes in for sports is recommended a course intake of mineral water

Fighting excess weight

Essentuki mineral waters, which have no analogues in the world, are not only successfully used for obesity, but occupy a special place in the treatment of this condition. Healing mineral water "Essentuki No. 4" optimizes hormonal relationships in the body, has a positive effect on all types of metabolism and human functional systems. The most important is its regulating effect on carbohydrate metabolism, which is usually impaired in this disease (this is also the prevention of diabetes mellitus), as well as the normalization of cholesterol and other "bad" fats in the body.

The condition of the digestive organs (especially the liver and biliary tract) also improves, immune system, microelement composition, general well-being and energy, appetite decreases. Due to the large amount of bicarbonate and high mineralization, the acid-base balance is restored, which enhances the elimination of harmful substances and toxins from the body.

Mineral water "Essentuki No. 4" should be taken 3 times a day 20-30 minutes before meals, 200-250 ml of room temperature (18-22 ° C), slowly, slightly carbonated.

With concomitant diseases of the digestive system, it is recommended to take "Essentuki No. 4" as well, but warm (35-40 ° C) and without gas.

For moderate degassing, it is enough to uncork the bottle in advance (for 40-60 minutes) and stir the water with a teaspoon before taking it. The water should be heated by placing the glass in a container with hot water for a few minutes ("water bath"), when heating mineral water, gases are well removed.

health and beauty

Of course, it affects, thanks, first of all, to its multilateral effect on the entire digestive system and the main types of metabolism. The next significant factor is the ability of mineral waters to replenish the natural loss of micro- and macroelements arising in the process of human life (breathing, sweating, etc.), as well as maintain an optimal water balance. and the composition of the liquid used. It has long been no secret that people who drink little water doom their skin to earlier aging. In addition, above we talked about high efficiency mineral waters in "cleansing" programs.

That is, if we put ourselves in order "from the inside", then our skin becomes younger and healthier. Naturally, the hair will also "feel good" in this case. Indeed, it has long been known in medicine that it is the skin, hair and nails that are a reflection of the "internal health" of a person. It should only be recalled that in order to maintain beauty and "rejuvenating" effect, it is recommended for healthy people to take Essentuki mineral waters in courses of 3-4 weeks, as in the wellness program (point 3 general issues). In the presence of diseases of the digestive system, cardiovascular system, kidneys, you should consult a specialist.

It is all the more amusing that the world-famous mineral water springs located on the territory of the modern resort town of Essentuki were discovered not by people, but by horses. According to legend, the Cossack horses in this area refused to drink fresh river water, but with visible pleasure they enjoyed the brackish water from an unremarkable swamp. It was even jokingly called a "horse source", but soon people began to use this water, appreciating its properties.

The history of the origin of the name

The origin of the name of this source, like the name of the city, has several versions. According to one of them, a very weak and sick child... In the hope of curing the boy, they carried him to the healer, and on the way to him, they bathed him in one of the springs with clean water. The very next day, the boy appeared on his head dark hair... "Essen-tyuk" in translation from Karachai means "living hair".

According to another, Kalmyk version of the origin of the name, the source is named in honor of the victory of the Kalmyks over the Cossacks. The post-battle truce included an agreement that the site would be named after the nine oldest Kalmyk clans. "Yisen tuk" is translated as "nine bunchuks".

Another version tells that "Sentuk" in translation from the Adyghe means "inhabited corner". And from the Turkic "Essen" is translated as "living", which brings us back to the tales of living water and its healing power, which can revive the dead.

Sources research

Be that as it may, the Essentuki spring became the object of increased attention back in the 19th century, when in 1823 Dr. Nelyubin came to investigate it. He walked around the entire swampy area and found that there are as many as 23 springs in this area, merging, they flow into a small rivulet Kislushu. The doctor examined in detail and tasted the water from each of them. Unfortunately, most sources were too scarce to be widely used for medicinal purposes, but some of them are known all over the world today. Near these healing springs, numerous famous Essentuki sanatoriums were built, specializing in the treatment with mineral waters.

Of all the sources of the Caucasian Mineral Waters region, these waters have to travel the longest distance before reaching the surface. This allows them to get saturated with a large amount of trace elements and other substances used for medicinal purposes. Having passed through the strata of rocks and volcanic rocks, the water made its way into the area of ​​the present Nagutskoye field. Essentuki is located at a depth of 90 meters underground and has no analogues in the world in terms of taste and healing qualities.

Today 20 sources of Essentuki are intensively used. The most popular water is Essentuki - 17, which is used for medicinal purposes, and Essentuki - 4, which is a medicinal and medicinal - dining room (when bottled). The waters of Essentuki - 20 and Essentuki - New are also gaining popularity. Mineral water from other sources is used mainly for baths, irrigation and other procedures.

At the moment, 11 wells are operating for the extraction of mineral water in Essentuki-4, and the daily amount of water extracted from the earth's bowels reaches 15 cubic meters per day. The drinking water galleries of Essentuki - 4 are located in the resort park, where you can also drink Essentuki -17.

Composition of Essentuki mineral waters - 4

Essentuki-4 is one of the two most widely used mineral waters from Essentuki springs. This is bicarbonate-chloride sodium water with increased mineralization, intended mainly for drinking treatment.

It includes (data per 100 grams of water):

• bicarbonates mg.);
• sodium + potassium mg.);
• chlorides mg.);
• calcium (up to 150 mg.);
• magnesium (up to 75 mg.);
• sulfates (up to 25 mg).

Sodium promotes water-salt metabolism, and also participates in the metabolic processes of cells.

Potassium has anti-inflammatory effects and affects blood clotting.

Magnesium participates in enzymatic processes, and also promotes carbohydrate and protein metabolism.

Essentuki-4 water does not contain calories, which means that the content of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in it is zero.

Indications for use

In chronic gastritis with normal gastric secretion, it is prescribed to take pom. water, temperature degrees, three times a day mince before eating. Drink preferably in small sips.

In chronic gastritis with reduced gastric secretion, the same dose is prescribed, but already minced before eating. The temperature should be about 100 degrees, and you should drink the water slowly. If the secretion of the stomach is increased, then the same dosage should be taken 1-1.5 hours before meals, and the water should be warm, degrees, and you need to drink it quickly, in large sips.

With insufficient secretion of the stomach and frequent diarrhea the dose of medicinal water is reduced to 50 ml, and the temperature is increased by degrees. Such dosages should be adhered to until the functions of the digestive system are restored, and only then switch to normal volumes.

Reflux - esophagitis is treated by ml. mineral water, temperature degrees, which should be drunk 1-1.5 before eating in large sips.

With an ulcer duodenum and gastric ulcer dosages and recommendations are the same as for reflux - esophagitis, i.e. ml. water, temperature degrees, should be taken in large sips 1-1.5 hours before meals.

For irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, 100 ml is prescribed. water, degrees, mince before meals, 3 times a day slowly, in small sips. In case of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, the same dosage is recommended, however, the temperature is lowered by degrees, 1-1.5 hours before meals, and you need to drink it quickly, in large sips.

Chronic pancreatitis with mild to moderate severity is treated by ml. water temperature degrees, take 3 times a day 1-1.5 hours before meals.

With viral hepatitis and some liver damage (toxic and medication), it is recommended to drink warm (40-45 degrees) water 30 minutes - 1.5 hours before meals, depending on the secretion of the stomach, gradually increasing the dose from 100 to 200 mg.

At chronic cholecystitis, cholesterosis of the gallbladder, as well as gallstone disease, treatment is prescribed in accordance with concomitant dyskinesia. With hypokinetic dyskinesia, drink in large sips cool (18-25 degrees) water 3 times a day. 1-1.5 hours before meals. With hyperkinetic dyskinesia, it is recommended to drink warm (40-45 degrees) water poml. hitch. before meals.

With diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent and insulin-independent), poml is prescribed. moderately warm water (25-35 degrees) min. before meals. Dosage, temperature and time of administration can be changed in the presence of concomitant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Salt imbalance is successfully treated with a course of consumption of ml. cool (20-25 degrees) mineral water, 1-1.5 hours before meals.

Mineral water Essentuki - 4 is also used in the fight against obesity. For this, it is recommended to take pom. water temperature degrees 3 times a day min. before meals (in the absence of concomitant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract). This water helps to increase metabolism, which helps to burn fat faster.

Mineral water can also be used to flush the intestines for obesity or intestinal motility problems. This procedure is prescribed only after a complete X-ray and sigmoidoscopic examination, in the absence of any contraindications. A cleansing enema is done 40 minutes before the start of the procedure. Washing should be done very carefully to avoid the appearance of pain... The full course is 5-6 procedures every other day.

Contraindications for use

There are not so many contraindications to the therapeutic use of Essentuki water - 4. This, first of all, acute stages diseases and exacerbations of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; significant violations of the motor - evacuation function of the stomach; intolerance to mineral water (heartburn, diarrhea), as well as polyps and bleeding different departments gastrointestinal tract.

Export of mineral water Essentuki - 4

This mineral water has long gained popularity in many countries of the world. Not everyone has the opportunity to come to the Caucasian health resort for treatment, so it was necessary to come up with a way to deliver medicinal water to the consumer, while maintaining the maximum useful properties... It is known that when transported in tanks, where there is access to air, water quickly loses most of its healing power.

For this purpose, Essentuki-4 mineral water is bottled right at the source. For this, water flows from the well into special tanks. Before bottling, it undergoes a three-stage filtration without air access, since oxygen promotes oxidative processes, in which water loses a significant part of cations.

Filling into the final container also takes place without air access, which allows you to preserve all the useful qualities and volatile substances dissolved in water (for example, hydrogen sulfide, which gives Essentuki-4 water a specific smell). Each batch of mineral water is subjected to bacteriological and chemical analysis, it is carefully checked by epidemiologists before reaching the consumer.

But it must be remembered that it is impossible to take Essentuki-4 mineral water uncontrollably! With prolonged irrepressible consumption of this water, transmineralization may appear, that is, the body is oversaturated with mineral salts. In this case, the metabolism is disturbed, and edema may appear. Therefore, before starting treatment, it is better to consult with a specialist who will prescribe the correct doses and determine the duration of the course.

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Mineral water "Essentuki No. 2"

"Essentuki-Novaya No. 2" has a pleasant taste, contains a lot of silicon in comparison with other waters. Silicon plays an important role in the human body: it helps to strengthen hair, nails, vision, skin.

1. Chronic gastritis with normal, increased and decreased gastric secretory function.

2. Uncomplicated peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, diseases of the operated stomach for peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum.

3. Chronic colitis and enterocolitis.

4. Chronic diseases of the liver and biliary tract: hepatitis, cholecystitis, angiocholitis of various etiologies without a tendency to frequent exacerbations, calculous cholecystitis, with the exception of forms complicated by infections, as well as requiring surgical intervention... Postcholecystectomy syndrome.

5. Chronic pancreatitis.

6. Chronic illnesses metabolism: diabetes mellitus, gout, uric acid diathesis, oxaluria, phosphaturia.

7. Chronic diseases of the urinary tract.

Water composition: Chloride-hydrocarbonate-sulphate sodium.

Sodium + Potassium

Silicic acid 30-80

Producer CJSC Mineralnye Vody Zheleznovodsk

Difference between Essentuki 4 and 17

Healing mineral water Essentuki - its use in correctly selected volumes helps with diseases of the digestive tract, thyroid gland and serious hormonal disorders. Despite all the benefits of mineral water, overuse water can harm the body.

Mineral water Essentuki No. 4 and No. 17

Composition of Essentuki mineral water

The composition of the healing water includes the same healing components, however, there are differences in their volumes

Useful properties of Essentuki water

Treatment with this drink has positive result to work many functions of the human body:

• promotes the effective elimination of mucus formed in the presence of inflammation in the stomach and respiratory system;
• improves the activity of the stomach, has a mild laxative effect on the intestines;
• has a beneficial effect on the work of digestion, liver and kidneys;
• normalizes metabolic processes by increasing the production of enzymes.

Drinking water is effective for weight loss as it helps to normalize the body's metabolism. Use for preventive purposes helps to improve the functioning of the immune system, enhance endurance, and qualitatively remove chemicals from the body. Drinking a drink reduces the negative impact stressful situations and negative external factors.

Indications of the Essentuki mineral water

Application of Essentuki water

The methods of intake of the described waters have some differences and are selected taking into account the individual identified health problems. Opening the cap on the bottle one hour before use will help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide entering the liquid.

How to take Essentuki 4

It is necessary to use it in case of detection of diseases of the stomach and intestines with increased motility, which are often accompanied by spasms and diarrhea. Daily dose - 1 glass 3 times a day. You need to drink the liquid slowly, in small sips and on an empty stomach. The rules of admission for the treatment of the stomach - 20 minutes before meals, and for an ulcer - a few hours before meals.

The treatment course is selected depending on the severity of the disease and can last from 20 to 45 days.

Essentuki 4 water should be taken on an empty stomach

How to drink Essentuki 17

It is recommended to drink in a course of 4 to 6 weeks for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, which are characterized by reduced motility. Drinking warm water will minimize the laxative effect. Description of use - for gastritis, you should drink 200 ml of water 30 minutes before meals, and for colitis - in the same amount, but 2 hours before meals.

To prevent the occurrence of negative symptoms, it is correct to start treatment with small volumes - from 30 to 100 ml, gradually increasing the dosage to 200-250 ml of liquid drunk at a time.

You need to start taking Essentuki 17 with small amounts

Essentuki for inhalation

It is used for inhalation for medicinal and prophylactic purposes with a strong, dry cough, colds, bronchitis.

Ways of carrying out the procedure:

1. Ferry. Mineral water is poured into a metal dish and heated to 50 degrees. Next, you should inhale the vapors - for this you need to bend over the container with the liquid as low as possible and cover with a towel. The duration of the procedure for children is no more than 3 minutes, and for adults - up to 15 minutes.
2. Using a nebulizer. A compressor inhaler allows you to break down medicinal water into microscopic particles, after which it quickly and efficiently distributes them along the respiratory tract. To do this, 5 ml of liquid is filled into the device, after which a procedure can be carried out, the duration of which does not differ from steam inhalation.
3. Ultrasound. Such equipment can be used in a hospital under the supervision of a qualified professional. Principle of action - water particles enter the lungs using ultrasound.

Essentuki water can be used for steam inhalation

Is it possible to drink Essentuki during pregnancy

• problems in the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
• hormonal disruptions;
• liver and kidney diseases;
• iron deficiency anemia;
• frequent constipation, heartburn.

The components of the drink have a positive effect on pregnancy:

• helps to improve the condition of bone tissue;
• magnesium reduces the risk of seizures in a pregnant woman;
• bicarbonate helps get rid of heartburn.

Essentuki relieves heartburn

The drink effectively eliminates unwanted symptoms of toxicosis and promotes better saturation blood oxygen, which is especially important with rare walks in the fresh air.

Regardless of the choice of water, before starting the intake, you need to mandatory consult a doctor as the fetus may react differently to this drink. Most often, experts recommend drinking 150 ml of water 30 minutes before meals 3 times a day.

Is it possible to drink Essentuki every day

Essentuki 4 can be drunk every day for 3-4 weeks only for completely healthy people for prevention. It is recommended to repeat such courses with a break of 4-5 months. When diseases are detected, the appointment must be agreed with the doctor. Essentuki 17 are used only for medicinal purposes and in a pre-agreed dosage.

Potential harm of Essentuki mineral water

When kidney disease is detected, it is prohibited to take Essentuki 17, as this can provoke severe swelling. An excessive amount of drink leads to a supersaturation of the patient's body with salts, which causes puffiness and disruption of ion-exchange processes.

Contraindications

The use of the considered medicinal drink is contraindicated if:

• diseases of the digestive tract of an aggravated form;
• violations of the motor functionality of the stomach;
• inflammation in the intestines;
• hepatic colic;
• diseases gallbladder, as well as in the case of its removal;
• hypertension;
• pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;
• complicated infections;
• strict restrictions on the amount of salt consumed;
• polyps in the stomach or intestines.

Essentuki should be used only in pure form, they cannot be mixed with sugar and other additives.

You can not drink Essentuki water in the presence of polyps in the stomach

What is the difference between Essentuki 17 and 4?

Thanks to increased level content mineral salts, Essentuki 17 tastes more salty and cannot be consumed in large quantities.

The main difference lies in the level of mineralization of these drinks - Essentuki 17 belongs to the group of medicinal drinks and is characterized by a high amount of salt content from 10 to 14 grams. l. Essentuki 4 are medicinal table water and have an average salt content of 7 to 10 grams. l.

Question answer

What is Essentuki or Narzan better?

Narzan is more often recommended for use in case of digestive problems. This is carbonated water of low mineralization - 2-3 g / l. and is well suited for people who have a negative attitude towards strong salinity in the taste of the drink. Narzan refers to table water, in comparison with the Essentuki drink, has a weaker clinical effect.

Narzan water is best for digestion problems

What is better than Essentuki or Borjomi?

Borjomi is similar in chemical composition to Essentuki water, but the second one contains a larger salt volume. Both types belong to the mineral sodium bicarbonate liquid.

Borjomi contains more salts

Borjomi is not recommended to be consumed every day due to the high content of fluoride, which can lead to fluorosis. Initially, the disease affects the bones and teeth, and later has a negative effect on the functioning of the whole organism. In terms of pricing policy, Essentuki is a cheaper drink.

Reviews

“I have gastritis with low acidity. On the instructions of the attending physician, I drank No. 17. The water was slightly warmed up. She was treated for 20 days - the result is excellent, the state of health has improved significantly. I will continue to drink for prophylaxis. "

“Drank Essentuki 17 in case of food poisoning - it helped me to normalize my condition in 2 days, relieved dehydration, and removed toxins. Already on the first day of taking the pain in the stomach and heartburn. I spent a week on drink for full recovery. "

You need to start drinking Essentuki 4 and 17 after detecting diseases, determining a safe daily dosage and the duration of the course of treatment, clearly observing the rules for taking healing water with a nutrition schedule. In order to avoid the purchase of counterfeit products, it is recommended to buy a drink at a pharmacy and give preference to glass containers.

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What can be natural in these waters, what sources are there. Wells were dug at the site, aerated and sold to people under different brands.

I moved to Crimea 10 years ago - the local water is not suitable. At first I bought myself mineral water in stores, you can drink it. But then I went to the hospital with gall, then the doctor recommended me to stay at Essentuki 17.

I struggle with childhood cystitis, and always drink Essentuki 4. But I had no idea that water is useful for this disease. Now you need to develop a drinking regimen

Yes, just before starting treatment - do not forget to read the list of indications. Essentuki or not - one heals, the other cripples.

Mineral waters of the Essentuki resort

Scientists have long proven the positive effect of mineral waters on the body. Unfortunately, we often remember the healing properties of such waters only when the disease is already on our heels. For preventive purposes, you need to regularly drink healthy mineral water, especially since in our country there is a whole resort town of Essentuki, in which this life-giving moisture is extracted.

Essentuki is a relatively small resort town located in the Stavropol Territory. It is known for its 20 mineral springs, mild climate and numerous health resorts. In addition to mineral waters, therapeutic mud baths are widely used in Essentuki, there is an inhaler and its own mechanotherapy department. Every year tourists visit the Essentuki resort to improve their health and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

General information about mineral water

Mineral water is not just water, it contains various useful trace elements, biologically active ingredients and dissolved salts. Our ancestors also noticed that mineral waters improve health, help maintain health, and prolong youth.

Mineral waters have several classifications. So, by method of application they are divided into those that can be used internally and those in which it is recommended to swim. The latter are widely used in therapeutic baths and swimming pools, they are recommended to rinse the nasopharynx if the patient suffers from diseases of the upper respiratory tract... In addition, mineral waters vary by the degree of its mineralization(from fresh to highly mineralized) and by appointment(canteens, medical canteens, medical). Canteens Mineral waters can be drunk by everyone, without exception, even absolutely healthy people in any quantity. Medical dining rooms mineral waters are recommended for short-term preventive use. Therapeutic mineral waters are not prescribed to healthy people, they are used exclusively for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes for a number of diseases.

Finally, mineral waters differ in its chemical composition... Let's name the most common ones.

Hydrocarbonate (alkaline) waters helps to normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, effectively cope with urolithiasis, and restore strength. Sulphate water stimulate the flow of bile into the duodenum, are an excellent choleretic agent, fight obesity. Chloride water increase the acidity of gastric juice, improve metabolism, regulate the functioning of the intestines and liver. Magnesium water help to cope with stress and nervous exhaustion of the body.

In this article, we will talk about the mineral waters of the city of Essentuki, which belong to carbonic waters and are distinguished by a high content of iodine and bromine.

The healing properties of Essentuki mineral waters

Mineral waters have long been a valuable natural balneotherapeutic factor, which is used in the health resorts of Essentuki. You need to turn your attention to these mineral waters if you suffer from any of the following diseases:

Duodenal ulcer;

Metabolic disease;

Disorder of the nervous system;

Elimination negative consequences suffered injuries;

Violation of the ENT organs (throat, upper respiratory tract);

Improving the work of the reproductive organs.

Varieties and features of Essentuki mineral waters

In Essentuki there are about 20 salt-alkaline springs, but the most famous of them are "Essentuki No. 2 Novaya", "Essentuki No. 4", "Essentuki No. 7", "Essentuki No. 17" and "Essentuki No. 20". All of these types of mineral water can be bought at regular stores.

Place of extraction: Beshtaugorskoye field, water from wells 2B and 6b

Mode of application: inside

Composition: contains a large dose of bicarbonate HCO 3 and sulfate SO 4. In addition, it contains silicic acid, sodium, magnesium, calcium and potassium.

"Essentuki No. 2 Novaya" is not intended for everyday drinking, it can be used only in case of exacerbation of diseases against which its action is directed. If you want to use this water, please consult your healthcare professional.

Place of extraction: Essentuki field

Mode of application: inside

Composition: unlike the previous type, this mineral water contains boric acid. "Essentuki No. 4" contains much more hydrocarbonate than "Essentuki No. 2 Novaya", but there is practically no sulphate in it. A lot of potassium and sodium.

Mineral water "Essentuki No. 4" is quite popular among other mineral waters of Essentuki, however, it must also be handled carefully (drink strictly according to the schedule) and used only after a doctor's permission.

Place of extraction: Essentuki field, well No. 2-B

Mode of application: inside

Composition: the average amount of bicarbonate in comparison with water "Essentuki No. 4", chlorides, sulfates, sodium, magnesium, calcium. High potassium content.

"Essentuki No. 7" is still not widespread in our country, because its composition is very similar to the composition of the mineral water "Essentuki No. 2".

Place of extraction: Essentuki field, wells No. 17-bis, 36-bis, 4b

Mode of application: inside

Composition: compared to the above types of mineral waters, it is in this mineral water that the concentration of minerals and various chemical compounds increased by almost two times (for example, the dose of bicarbonate is from 5000 to 6500).

"Essentuki No. 17" is curative, it definitely cannot be taken orally without a doctor's supervision. This mineral water should be drunk in courses of 4-5 weeks. Fear of overdose.

Place of extraction: Initially the Essentukskoye field, then the Beshtaugorskoye and Pyatigorskoye fields

Mode of application: inside

Composition: this type of mineral water is noticeably inferior in composition to other waters, it is concentrated relatively small dose anions and cations.

"Essentuki No. 20" can be used without a doctor's supervision by a healthy person in order to enrich the body with useful substances.

Contraindications

If mineral water belongs to the type of "medicinal table" or "medicinal" waters, it should never be drunk as you like, this can lead to undesirable results, among which are:

Transmineralization, i.e. oversaturation of the body with mineral water;

Increased blood pressure;

Violation of ion exchange processes, etc.

People often forget that mineral water is real liquid medicine, which cannot be drunk just like that. We hope that now, when choosing mineral water from the city of Essentuki in the store, you will be more careful in your choice.

Essentuki mineral water New

Water "Essentuki New No. 2"

mined from depths up to 1.8 km.

Water has no analogues in taste

qualities and healing effects.

chronic gastritis with normal

and increased secretory functions

stomach, uncomplicated ulcerative

stomach and duodenal disease

cat, disease of the operated

stomach for ulcerative

diseases of the stomach and duodenal

intestines, chronic colitis

and enterocolitis, chronic

liver and biliary diseases

Hydrocarbonate waters have an alkalizing effect, liquefy and remove pathological mucus that forms in inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary and respiratory tract, normalize the secretory and motor functions of the stomach. Sulfate waters irritate the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, increase it locomotor activity and have a laxative effect, increase the contractile function of the gallbladder and biliary tract, stimulating the flow of bile into the duodenum. Chloride mineral waters stimulate the formation of digestive enzymes, increase metabolic processes, have a choleretic effect, increase the acidity of gastric juice.

The cations of sodium, calcium, magnesium, contained in mineral waters, play an important role in the life of the body. So, sodium is involved in water-salt metabolism, affects the systems of regulation of various functions of the body and the vital activity of cells. Calcium has an anti-inflammatory effect, reduces the permeability of cell membranes, and reduces bleeding. Magnesium is involved in the processes of neuromuscular excitability, various enzymatic reactions, carbohydrate and protein metabolism.

The role of the general mineralization of water is great. Thus, waters of low mineralization stay in the stomach longer than those of medium and high mineralization and have a pronounced diuretic effect. The lower the mineralization of the water, the greater the diuretic effect it has, promoting the elimination of various salts and toxins from the body. And on the contrary, the higher the mineralization of water, the less its diuretic effect, however, it is more irritating, excites the glandular apparatus of the stomach, intestines, biliary system, enhances the exocrine activity of the pancreas. Waters of high mineralization quickly leave the stomach, but remain in the intestines longer, providing a laxative effect. In addition, it must be remembered that waters with a higher mineralization "saturate" the body with salts, which can displace the mineral components of the blood and disrupt the ionic balance in the blood and tissues. With prolonged and uncontrolled intake of such waters, the so-called "transmineralization" can occur. For example, an increase in edema with prolonged intake of salt water; a shift in the reaction of the blood to the alkaline side with prolonged use of alkaline waters.

Medicinal waters cannot be taken uncontrollably

Research in recent years has shown that drinking mineral water induces adaptive responses in the body. The course intake of CF leads to a long-term restructuring of the pituitary-adrenal system, which contributes to an increase in the regulatory abilities of the body and provides a long aftereffect period.

It should be emphasized that medicinal waters are used only as directed by a doctor. Medicinal table water can be used periodically as a drink, but this applies only to healthy people. In the presence of diseases, drinking and these waters should be prescribed and monitored by a doctor.

During the therapeutic use of mineral waters, certain rules must be observed, which are based on scientific research data and a huge practical experience... They consist in determining: the type of water for each specific disease; the amount of it at one time, per day and the duration of the course of treatment; way of drinking (quickly, in large sips, slowly, in small sips); drinking time in relation to mealtime.

We treat with temperature

Water temperature plays an essential role in the regulation of the secretory and motor functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Cool mineral water of temperature C enhances the secretion and motor function of the stomach and intestines, the latter explains its laxative effect. Warm water (30-400C) reduces secretory and motor activity, relaxes the intestinal muscles, promotes stool retention, which is used for diarrhea.

Mineral water is taken in a certain amount (ml), at a given temperature and at different times before meals, which depends on the nosological form of the disease, the type of gastric secretion and the motor function of the gastrointestinal tract. The daily intake of water can fluctuate within ml, depending on the nosological form of the disease, the functional state of the cardiovascular system, kidneys, etc. The duration of the drinking cure is limited to 4-6 weeks. It is possible to conduct 2-3 courses per year. The significance of these principles for the appointment of mineral waters can be illustrated by some examples.

For patients with chronic gastritis, the appointment of mineral waters is carried out taking into account the initial level of gastric secretory activity. With increased secretory activity, mineral waters are prescribed poml, 3 times a day, 1-1.5 hours before a meal in a warm form (38-400C), it is recommended to drink water quickly in large sips. In the presence of pronounced phenomena of acidism, an additional intake of 50 ml of water is prescribed at the height of digestion for the purpose of antacid action. For the treatment of this category of patients, medical-table little and medium-mineralized waters are shown: Borzhomi, Essentuki No. 4, Kislovodsk Narzan, Moskovskaya, Slavyanovskaya, Smirnovskaya, etc.

In chronic gastritis with normal secretory activity, the same waters are used, but they are prescribed zamin. before meals, water temperature -C, drink water slowly in small sips.

In chronic gastritis with decreased secretory activity of the stomach, CF is drunk as a zamin. before meals, slowly, in small sips, water temperature -C. With this technique, water helps to enhance the secretory function of the stomach. The use of medicinal mineral water of high mineralization (Essentuki No. 17), as well as medium-mineralized water (Essentuki No. 4, Arzni, Karmadon, Lipetskaya, etc.) is shown.

CF is widely used in liver diseases: chronic hepatitis, alcoholic and drug-induced liver damage.

In hypotonic conditions of the gallbladder, cool MV (20-240C) is used in more- ml at the reception 1-1.5 hours before meals, it is recommended to drink water in free mode in large sips.

The patient is given a drink of 1 ml of hot MV (42-450C) on an empty stomach and placed on the right side with a namin heating pad. To enhance the choleretic effect, especially for patients with concomitant constipation, add half a teaspoon of magnesium sulfate to the water. This procedure can be carried out daily for days. Contraindications to the appointment of tyubazh are: cholelithiasis, exacerbation of diseases of the digestive system, cirrhosis of the liver, heavy course coronary heart disease, hypertension, renal failure.

At chronic pancreatitis in the stage of remission or incomplete remission, little and medium-mineralized waters are used according to the same method as in diseases of the liver and biliary tract. Highly mineralized waters, as well as waters of low temperature are not shown, because they can exacerbate the disease.

There is evidence of an improvement in the immunological status in a number of diseases under the influence of drinking mineral water.

drinking 1 liter of water before breakfast, then 1 liter of water after breakfast and 1-2 liters of water before lunch. Water is used at natural temperature. "Water stress" is often combined with physiotherapy and physical activity and is carried out under the supervision of a physician. The choice of CF for drinking treatment of urolithiasis depends on the chemical composition of the stones. when swallowed, CF alters urine response. In the presence of urates, urine alkalization with alkaline MV (hydrocarbonate) is necessary, for oxalate stones, sulfate waters are used, and in the presence of phosphate stones, the intake of acidic (chloride) low-mineralized MV is indicated. Thus, drinking mineral waters are effective method treatment, rehabilitation and prevention. It is very important for a general practitioner to have knowledge of the use of these waters in medicine.

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ESSENTUK RESORT
Essentuki is the most popular drinking, mud and balneotherapy resort located in the wide foothill valley of the Podkumok River at an altitude of 600 - 650 m above sea level. The city of Essentuki has long been famous for its unique salt-alkaline mineral waters. The main healing properties of the resort are more than 20 mineral springs. The resort part occupies northern part cities. From the north and south, it is adjoined by the extensive resort parks Lechebny (lower) and Victory Park (upper). In the parks there are mineral water springs, many medical institutions, terrainkour routes are marked. Life-giving waters world famous salt-alkaline springs "Essentuki No. 4", "Essentuki No. 17", "Novaya" return health and youth.

Mysterious coniferous avenues of parks, gazebos for rest, entwined with ivy, buildings of health resorts, the largest mud baths in Europe named after M. Semashko, Upper and Lower baths, pump rooms of mineral springs and many sanatoriums.

Essentuki mineral waters
Indications for treatment
Diseases of the digestive system:
* chronic gastritis;
* gastroduodenitis;
* peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
* pancreatitis;
* chronic colitis;
* reflux esophagitis;
* enterocolitis;
* chronic hepatitis;
* cholecystitis;
* cholangitis;
* dyskinesia of the biliary tract and gallbladder;
* cholelithiasis;
* adhesive disease of the abdominal organs.

Endocrine diseases:
* diabetes;
* polyneuropathy and angiopathy;
* alimentary obesity.

Urological diseases:
* chronic prostatitis;
* cystitis;
* pyelonephritis;
* orchiepididymitis;
* trigonitis;
* urolithiasis disease;
* sexual dysfunctions in men.

Gynecological diseases:
* chronic inflammation of the appendages;
* chronic parametritis;
* pelvic peritoxal adhesions;
* incorrect position of the uterus;
* infantilism (genital);
* hypoplasia of the uterus;
* ovarian dysfunction;
* infertility.

Respiratory diseases:
* chronic bronchitis;
* pneumonia;
* tracheitis;
* tracheobronchitis of toxic and dusty etiology.

Diseases of the ear, throat, nose:
* chronic pharyngitis;
* tonsillitis;
* laryngitis;
* rhinitis;
* sinusitis;
* chronic adenoiditis;
* chronic otitis media;
* inflammation of the middle ear;
* neuritis of the auditory nerve.

Skin diseases:
* dermatitis;
* psoriasis;
* eczema;
* neurodermatitis;
* urticaria;
* mycoses;
* lipoid necrobiosis;
* erythematosis;
* scleroderma;
* acrodermatitis;
* anetoderma;
* hyperkeratosis;
* demodicosis;
* ichthyosis;
* candidiasis;
* keratoderma;
* pyoderma, seborrhea, folliculitis, etc.

Diseases of the nervous system:
* consequences of violation cerebral circulation;
* diseases of the peripheral nervous system;
* osteocondritis of the spine;
* condition after removal of a herniated disc;
* polyneuritis;
* neuritis;
* lesions of individual nerves of the extremities;
* diseases of the autonomic nervous system.

Diseases musculoskeletal system:
* osteocondritis of the spine;
* polyarthritis;
* spondylitis;
* myositis.

Essentuki mineral springs
In the swampy area, the Cossacks discovered salty and unpleasant-smelling springs. People did not drink water from them, but for some reason the horses were headed here to drink. This was what the Cossacks told Dr. F.P. Gaaz, who came to the Caucasus Mineral Waters to study the springs, who made the first scientific description of the Essentuki mineral waters. He examined the "horse" sources and described them, but did not attach much importance to them.

In 1823, as it were, these springs were rediscovered by Professor A.P. Nelyubin, who investigated in detail the valley of the Kislu-shi brook, numbered and described all the outlets of mineral water in the swamp and at the foot of the Kosogory Upland, which began to be called the Alkaline Hill, because the springs alkaline here. In total, Nelyubin described 28 sources, partially his numbering has survived to this day - No. 4 and 17.

The basis of the resort resources is made up of mineral carbonic bicarbonate-chloride sodium waters, or, as they are called at the resort, salt-silk waters - the well-known Essentuki No. 17 and Essentuki No. 4, thanks to which Essentuki became the largest balneotherapy resort in Russia (mainly with drinking cure) ... Of the mineral springs of Essentuki, about 20 are used for medicinal purposes.

Essentuki mineral waters are of particular importance for the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus. For more than 50 years, a huge experience has been accumulated here in its effective treatment. Drinking Essentuki mineral waters improves liver function, which usually suffers from diabetes, lowers blood glucose and glucosuria, and has an antiketogenic effect. The presence of trace elements (zinc, copper, sulfur) stimulates the synthesis of insulin. Positive effect observed in balneotherapy.

Sources such as Essentuki M17. Currently, there are 5 sources of this type in Yessentuki: production wells No. 17-bis, 36 and wells No. 24, 24-bis, 36-bis in reserve, as well as in the Novoblagodarny area - wells No. 46 and 1-bis. Mineral waters such as Essentuki No. 17 have a chloride-hydrocarbonate sodium composition and a relatively high salinity - from 11.1 to 13.6 g / l. Waters of this type are clearly divided into 2 groups in terms of temperature: cold with a temperature at the mouth of 10 - 1GC (wells No. 17-bis, 36, 24, 24-bis, 36-bis) and thermal - 36 - 37 ° C (wells No. 46 and 1 bis). All these waters belong to medicinal drinking, characteristic feature which is a high (hypertonic) concentration of mineral salts and a high saturation with carbon dioxide.

Mineral water Essentuki No. 17:
* improves the acid-forming function of the stomach;
* improves the motor function of the entire gastrointestinal tract;
* improves metabolic processes in the body;
* improves the functions of the liver, pancreas and biliary tract;
* improves general state people with diseases of the biliary tract and pancreas with chronic gastritis and chronic colitis with eating disorders and metabolic disorders.
Sources of Essentuki type No. 4. On the territory of the resort, water of this type is currently extracted from wells No. 418-pri, 40, 41-bis, 34-bis, 56, 33-bis, 39, 58, 57-bis, 59, 418 -bis. Despite the large number of production wells, the average annual water consumption of Essentuki No. 4 type was 15 m3 / day, which exceeds the approved reserves (13.4 m3 / day) and negatively affects the field regime. Mineral waters of the Essentuki No. 4 type are characterized by a chloride-hydrocarbonate sodium composition, their salinity ranges from 7.8 to 10.4 g / l, the concentration of carbon dioxide (dissolved) is from 0.5 to 2.0 g / l. According to the water temperature at the mouth, they are also subdivided into cold (Essentuki group of springs) and thermal (wells No. 49-E and 52). Waters of the Essentuki No. 4 type are classified as medicinal mineral waters, but they are also used as medicinal-table water when bottled.

Mineral water Essentuki No. 4:
* improves the acid-forming function of the stomach and the motor function of the entire gastrointestinal tract;
* improves metabolic processes in the body, liver function, pancreas, biliary and urinary tract;
* improves the general condition of people with diseases of the biliary tract and pancreas with chronic gastritis and chronic colitis, uncomplicated gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, with nutritional disorders and metabolic disorders.

Carbonic hydrogen sulfide waters of the Essentuki type: according to the content of hydrogen sulfide (16 - 20 mg / l), medicinal mineral waters belong to the balneological group of low sulfide waters. Their mineralization is in the range of 4.7 - 5.6 g / l, the concentration of carbon dioxide is more than 1.0 g / l. These waters include water from wells No. 1 and 2, as well as hydrogen sulfide sulfate-hydrocarbonate calcium-sodium water of the Gaaz-Ponomarevsky spring.

Carbonic waters of complex ionic composition include two types of waters: thermal (+ 42 ° C) chloride-hydrocarbonate sodium-calcium with an increased content of sulfates and magnesium, salinity - 7.7 g / l; thermal (+ 43 ° С) slightly mineralized chloride-sulfate-hydrocarbonate sodium, mineralization - 0.7 g / l. Used for balneotherapy and drinking cures.

Mineral water Essentuki-new:
* the presence of silicon (H2SiC> 3 50 - 80 mg / l) enhances the diuretic effect of hydrocarbons;
* has a complex effect on various functional systems of the body, which makes it possible to use it for various diseases and disorders of the digestive system, diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract, diseases and metabolic disorders and tissue trophism;
* has a unique ability to restore premature loss of elasticity of skin turgor, its smoothness, moisture, for these properties water is considered "the elixir of youth and beauty."

Resort parks
The Essentuki park was the last among the resort parks of KM V. Planting of trees near the Essentuki springs began in 1849 at the direction of the Caucasian governor M.S.Vorontsov.
Currently, Yessentuki has two resort parks: Glavny and Victory Park. The parks of the Essentuki resort are of great recreational and medical importance.

The main spa park separates the spa and urban areas. The resort park was laid out in 1848. It occupies an area of ​​more than 60 hectares and is divided into Upper and Lower by the features of the relief.
The oldest, lower, part of the park, which stretches along the valley of the drained Kislushi river, is called Vorontsov Park. The main entrance to the park is decorated with monolithic columns. In the park itself, there are footpaths, terrenkurs routes with indication of stations, and places for recreation are allocated. There is a drinking gallery in the spa park, which is a historical and architectural monument.
The main pavilion of the spring No. 4 is located on the central alley. The lower alley of the central park is the road of health. It comes to life three times a day: thousands of vacationers go to the springs. Previously, separate pump rooms functioned on the central alley, of which only gazebos have survived.

The park houses the Upper and Lower Baths, a mechanotherapy department, an inhaler, a physiotherapy pavilion, a chess pavilion, table tennis sports grounds, a dance floor, and a summer aerosolarium. For the convenience of tourists, colorful pavilions have been built in the park, where the sale of souvenirs and essential resort goods is organized. Diet canteens and cafes are located near the drinking springs.

Summer light gazebos, fountains, grottoes, cascading stairs, beautiful flower beds give a special beauty and elegance to the park ensemble. Especially popular is the Roses Playground, where hundreds of bushes of various types of roses bloom in summer, fountains work.

More than 100 years have passed since the first trees were planted here. Many of them have survived to this day. Great attention is paid to the improvement of the park. Unique park ensembles of various species of trees, shrubs and flowers are created here.
The second park of the Essentuki resort, Victory Park, has been intensively improved over the past 20 years. In the once deserted park, walking paths were laid, terrenkurs' routes were marked. Much attention is paid to the decorative design of trees and shrubs. In the center of the park, the Eternal Flame is burning in memory of the residents of the city who died in the Civil and Great Patriotic Wars... From the center in the radial direction are the main and secondary alleys, which creates a certainty of the architecture of the park. The drinking pavilion of springs No. 4 and No. 17, a reading room, a summer aerosolarium, and attractions are located in convenient places. Reconstruction and improvement of the park continues.

Essentuki- the most popular drinking, mud and balneological resort, located in the wide foothill valley of the Podkumok River at an altitude of 600-650 m above sea level. Essentuki resort has long been famous for its unique salt-alkaline mineral waters. The main healing properties of the resort are more than 20 mineral springs.

The resort part occupies the northern part of the city. From the north and south, it is adjoined by the extensive resort parks Lechebny and Victory Park. In the parks there are mineral water springs, many medical sanatoriums, terrainkour routes are marked. The life-giving waters of the world-famous salt-alkaline springs "Essentuki No. 4", "Essentuki No. 17" and "Essentuki Novaya" return health and youth.

Mysterious coniferous avenues of parks, gazebos for rest, entwined with ivy, buildings of health resorts and sanatoriums, the largest mud baths in Europe named after M. Semashko, Upper and Lower Baths, pump rooms of mineral springs, cozy cafes and restaurants. In the markets you can buy wonderful sheepskin products, amazingly tasty honey, Proskovey wines, and all this at more than affordable prices.

ESSENTUKI - INDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT IN THE SANATORIUM ESSENTUKI

Treatment in Essentuki: indications for staying at the resort (The main profile of the resort. The procedures are included in the treatment program)

Diseases of the digestive system:
- chronic gastritis; gastroduodenitis; peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum; pancreatitis; chronic colitis; enterocolitis; chronic hepatitis; cholecystitis; cholangitis; dyskinesia of the biliary tract and gallbladder; cholelithiasis; adhesions of the abdominal cavity

Endocrine diseases:
- diabetes; polyneuropathy and angiopathy; alimentary obesity

Diseases of the nervous system:
- the consequences of cerebrovascular accident; diseases of the peripheral nervous system; osteocondritis of the spine; conditions after removal of a herniated disc; polyneuritis; neuritis; lesions of individual nerves of the limbs; diseases of the autonomic nervous system

Accompanying illnesses(Treatments are provided at the resort at an additional cost)

Respiratory diseases:
- chronic bronchitis; pneumonia; tracheitis; tracheorbronchitis of toxic and dusty etiology

Urological diseases:
- chronic prostatitis; cystitis; pyelonephritis; orchiepididymitis; trigonitis; urolithiasis disease; sexual dysfunctions in men

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system:
- osteochondrosis; polyarthritis; spondylitis; myositis

Gynecolonic diseases:
- chronic inflammation of the appendages; chronic parametritis; pelvic peritoxal adhesions; improper position of the uterus; infantilism (genital); hypoplasia of the uterus; ovarian dysfunction; infertility

Diseases of the ear, throat, nose:
- chronic pharyngitis; tonsillitis; laryngitis; rhinitis; sinusitis; chronic adenoiditis; chronic otitis media; inflammation of the middle ear; auditory neuritis

Skin diseases:
- dermatitis; psoriasis; eczema; neurodermatitis; hives; mycoses; lipoid necrobiosis; erythematosis; scleroderma; acrodermatitis; anetoderma; hyperkeratosis; demodicosis; ichthyosis; candidiasis; keratoderma; pyoderma, seborrhea, folliculitis

ESSENTUKI WATER # 4 AND # 17 - HEALING PROPERTIES

The basis of the resort resources of Essentuki are mineral carbonic bicarbonate-chloride sodium waters, or as they are called at the resort, salt-alkaline waters - the well-known Essentuki No. 4 and Essentuki No. 17, thanks to which Essentuki became the largest balneological resort in Russia with predominantly drinking cure.

Essentuki mineral waters are of particular importance for patients with diabetes mellitus. Drinking Essentuki mineral waters improves liver function, which usually suffers from diabetes, lowers blood glucose and glucosuria, and has an antiketogenic effect. The presence of trace elements (zinc, copper, sulfur) stimulates the synthesis of insulin.

Essentuki Drilling No. 1
Medical - dining room, carbonic-hydrogen sulphide, slobosulphide water, T = +24 degrees C.
Thanks to the opening of this well, people who have cardiovascular diseases... Positive dynamics was also seen for clients with diabetes mellitus. Drilling water is used for drinking, gargling irt, and bathing. Water completely loses its healing properties after 2 hours.

Essentuki No. 2
Medicinal table water is colorless and odorless, but with a salt-alkaline taste.
water is known as a refreshing and invigorating drink, accompanying an increase in appetite, has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects.
It is used for the prevention of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gallbladder, for diseases of the urinary tract, for the treatment of urolithiasis of oxalate and urate nature, with pyelonephritis and cystitis.

Essentuki No. 4
Recommendation when buying water in pharmacies or shops: pay attention to wells - this water is produced for bottling only in well 49. If you do not find BORA in the water - such water is not Essentuki
Chloride-hydrocarbonate, sodium, odorless clear water with a salt-alkaline taste, T = + 10 degrees C.
This water is prescribed for the treatment of diseases of the stomach, liver, gall bladder and biliary tract, pancreas.
Spring water can help with chronic gastritis, duodenal and stomach ulcers of a simple form, pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus, cholecystitis, hepatitis, oxalaturia, phosphaturia, diathesis. Water is released in cold and heated form.

Essentuki number 17
Recommendation when buying water in pharmacies or shops: pay attention to wells - this water is produced for bottling only in well 46. If you do not find BORA in the water - such water is not Essentuki
Low carbonic, boric chloride-hydrocarbonate, sodium, with high mineralization, transparent, odorless with carbonic-salty-soda taste. T = +10 ... + 37 degrees C.
The spring water is medicinal, so it should be taken on the recommendation of a doctor for diseases of the stomach, liver, pancreas, biliary tract, chronic gastritis and colitis, hypertension, coronary heart disease, intestinal dyskinesia, arterial hypotension, gynecological diseases, trophic skin changes, vegetative dystonia... It is better to drink water at the source: after an hour it loses its medicinal properties.

Essentuki number 20
Sulfate - hydrocarbonate, calcium-magnesium water.
It can be used as table water. It is used for chronic inflammatory processes in the urinary tract and metabolic disorders.
In addition, water can be taken for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, obesity, urine acid diathesis, oxalaturia, chronic gastritis with normal or increased gastric secretory function, uncomplicated gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.

ESSENTUK DIRT GROOVE NAMED AFTER SEMASHKO

Mud bath named after Semashko is one of the largest medical buildings in the Essentuki resort and the entire resort region of Kavminvody. The old building with bas-reliefs, statues of Aesculapius and his daughter Hygea and sculptures of lions at the entrance, began to function in 1915. Exquisite architecture has been preserved since the opening, and inside there is antique black oak furniture. It is one of the most popular and visited treatment centers in the region and is equipped with the most modern equipment.

Tambukan mud, which is widely used in the Mud baths, got its name from Lake Tambukan, located 12 km from Pyatigorsk. It belongs to the group of highly mineralized silt sulphide mud, and contains hydrogen sulphide and carbon dioxide, which increase its medicinal properties. The composition of the mud also contains: magnesium, calcium, iron, copper, iodine, selenium, zinc. It also contains organic substances such as amino acids and lipids that slow down aging.
The mud has regenerating and bactericidal properties, stimulates hormonal metabolism, has an anti-allergic effect, and the carbon dioxide contained in it has a vasodilating property. The presence in the composition of blue-green algae growing in the lake enriches the composition with carotene, vitamin E and vitamin B12. Tambukan mud contains microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria, which help it to self-purify.

With so many minerals, organic matter, vitamins and beneficial bacteria, the dirt has unique properties treat various diagnoses. The nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, digestive tract, gynecology, urology are healed, metabolism is normalized, the immune system is strengthened.

The dirt is stored in mud storages in special containers.

According to many experts, the mud of the Tambukan Lake is not inferior to mud in its medicinal properties. Dead sea as well as dirtresort Heviz (Hungary) and resort Piestany (Slovakia).

TAMBUKAN MUD - INDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT

Indications for the use of Tambukan mud

1.Musculoskeletal system:
Arthrosis. Arthritis and polyarthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis (ankylosing spondylitis). Intervertebral osteochondrosis. Spondyloarthrosis. Spondylosis deformans. Myalgia (muscle pain). The consequences of fractures. Bursitis and tendovaginitis. Contractures of the 1st degree. Polymyalgia rheumatica.

Contraindications:
Exacerbation of a chronic disease of the musculoskeletal system with severe general symptoms. Severe deformity of the joints. Chronic osteomyelitis with loss of the ability to move independently. - Arthritis with systemic lesions (visceritis). Synovitis. Contractures of more than 2 degrees. Ischemic heart disease, rhythm disturbance, blockade. Hypertonic disease Grades 2 and higher. Neoplasms of the uterus. BPH. Nodular goiter

2.Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract:
Chronic gastritis. Peptic ulcer of the stomach, duodenal ulcer outside the stage of exacerbation. Diseases of the operated stomach, mild and moderate. Liver disease: chronic viral hepatitis, toxic and drug-induced liver damage. Diseases of the gallbladder, biliary tract, not complicated and outside acute attack... Postcholecystectomy syndrome. Bowel diseases: functional bowel disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, diseases anus and rectum.

Contraindications:
Diseases of the digestive system in the acute phase, severe complications and malnutrition. Complications after gastrointestinal surgery. Diseases of the liver, pancreas in a severe form of the course and an ongoing activity of the inflammatory process. All forms of jaundice

3.Gynecological diseases
Chronic inflammatory diseases gynecological sphere (chronic adnexitis, salpingitis, ophoritis, endo (myo) metritis) outside the exacerbation stage
Incorrect position of the uterus (fixed or subfixed) after inflammation of the female genital organs or as a result of pelvic adhesions
Tubal and hormonal infertility. Functional ovarian failure. Violation of menstrual function. Climacteric disorders.

Contraindications:
Pregnancy. Myoma of the uterus. Endometritis. Endometriosis Cervical erosion. Polyp of the cervix and uterine body. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding... Ovarian cysts and cystomas. Fibrocystic mastopathy requiring surgical treatment. Malignant neoplasms and suspicion of their presence. Condition after operations for malignant neoplasms female genital organs. Postabortion period (before the first menstruation)

4. Urological diseases:
Chronic prostatitis (remission). Capulative disorders. Chronic pyelonephritis (remission). Chronic urethritis (remission). Chronic cestitis

Contraindications:
Common for mud therapy. Prostate adenoma

5.Skin diseases:
Atopic dermatitis. Allergodermatosis. Hives. Eczema. Psoriasis. Lichen planus. Neurodermatitis. Acne.

Contraindications:
Acute and subacute stage of chronic skin diseases. Mycoses ( fungal diseases skin). Pyodermatitis (pustular skin diseases). Lupus erythematosus. Photodermatosis. Xeroderma pigmentosa

6.Diseases of metabolism
Diseases of the thyroid gland (goiter, thyroiditis). Diabetes mellitus: 1 and 2 types of mild to moderate severity in the stage of compensation. Alimentary obesity (due to lack of physical activity, dysregulation of fat metabolism of neurogenic origin). Gout, uric acid diathesis: oxalaturia, phosphaturia

Contraindications:
Severe thyrotoxicosis with severe complications (thyrotoxic heart, etc.)
Diabetes mellitus in the stage of compensation, with ketoacidosis, with symptoms of a precomatose state, as well as with a labile course (frequent hypoglycemic states)
Endocrine obesity of organic genesis (tumors of the endocrine glands) and any form of grade IV obesity with circulatory failure above II A stage.
Nodular goiter