Science about Therapeutic Peat Mud
Balneological peat, also known as medical or therapeutic peat, is a specific type of peat that is formed in bogs and wetlands from deeply decomposed organic matter (mostly sphagnum moss) and rich in humic substances, fulvic acids, and other organic compounds that are responsible for its therapeutic effects.
Composition of peat mud in our products
Peat Composition
Therapeutic peat, suitable for balneotherapy, is highly decomposed with over 25% organic substances and at least 20% humic acids based on dry weight, free from harmful elements like heavy metals that could adversely affect human skin.
Research in Estonia’s peatlands has revealed substantial amounts of these active organic compounds, particularly in Parika peatland. Here, humic substances constitute approximately 60% of the dry mass, with humic acids at 39.3%, hymatomelanic acids at 19.3%, and fulvic acids at 1.3%, making Parika peat exceptionally suitable for therapeutic applications.
Learn more about Estonian peat:
by Mall Orru, Monika Kumm, Hans Orru
Estonian Journal of Earth Sciences. 60. 43-49. 10.3176/earth.2011.1.04
by Uve Wollina
J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2009 Jan;2(1):17-20. doi: 10.4103/0974-2077.53094. PMID: 20300366; PMCID: PMC2840924.
This article discusses how peat, rich in humic substances, is valued in dermatology for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Used traditionally in baths, it’s now explored for topical products.
by Gandy J, Snyman, van Rensburg.
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2011;4:145-148
This is a randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, controlled study small study conducted on small group of 36 people diagnosed with eczema. Participants applied either Fulvic acid or placebo emollient twice daily for four weeks.
Results were that Fulvic acid greatly reduced the severity of eczema and redness when compared to a placebo..
by Dr. Varsha Narayanan, Kharkar, Rajendra.
The Indian practitioner. 72. 28.
This article discusses about Fulvic Acid, a component of soil humus, is It’s recognized for clinical benefits such as anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant, anti-allergic, and antimicrobial effects, making it effective for treating skin conditions like eczema, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. Its efficacy is supported by clinical studies and traditional Indian medicine.
by Renate Klöcking, Ralf Junek, Carola Kleiner, Roland Schubert and Juergen I. Schoenherr
Research Institute for Peat and Natural Products, Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz (FH) – University of Applied Sciences,
The study revealed that in a laboratory setting, high levels of humic acid were found to reduce inflammation in cells that were already inflamed
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In Vitro and In Vivo Investigation of a Dual-Targeted Nanoemulsion Gel for the Amelioration of Psoriasis – A research team has developed a new gel using natural Fulvic acid and Thymoquinone that shows promise in treating psoriasis effectively with minimal side effects.
