Studies on the effectiveness of mud treatments
Fango studies
Fango for osteoarthritis, back pain & co: discover the scientifically proven effects of natural healing mud.
Fango - healing mud with scientifically proven effects
Fango, a natural healing mud, has been valued for centuries for its health-promoting properties. Whether to relieve pain,improve circulation or promote mobility - the areas of application for mud packs and baths are many and varied.
With this collection of studies , we would like to show you which therapeutic effects of mud have been scientifically investigated and confirmed. Numerous studies have proven the effectiveness of mud treatments for knee osteoarthritis: in addition to noticeable pain relief, a reduction in the consumption of medication has also been demonstrated. Research results also show that mud packs and mud baths can bring significant improvements in rheumatoid arthritis, hand arthrosis and chronic back pain.
One particular study investigated the promotion of blood circulation through mud and confirmed its positive effect on the blood vessels. Equally promising is the treatment of symptoms of atherothrombotic diseases, which resulted in a safe and effective treatment.
The variety of applications for which the effect of fango has been scientifically proven make fango an effective and gentle method of relieving pain, promoting mobility and increasing general well-being.
Fango treatment
Peat & healing mud
Julian Lukanov, André-Michael Beer
February 2022
The study shows that volcanic mud contains substances that activate muscle cells and thus lead to better blood circulation.
Back pain
Fango treatment
Patrizia Manica et al.
January 2024
The study shows that mud therapy significantly improves pain, stiffness and sleep quality in chronic back pain.
Back pain
Fango treatment
Mahmoud Abu-Shakra et al.
September 2014
The study shows that mineral-rich compresses with mud from the Dead Sea have a pain-relieving effect on lumbago.
Anti-aging / Rejuvenation
Fango treatment
Toyoki Maeda et al.
December 2017
The study shows that mud baths can relieve pain in fibromyalgia, reduce inflammation and promote regenerative processes.
Fango treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Gonca Güngen et al.
January 2011
The study shows that mud relieves pain in knee osteoarthritis and slows the progression of the conditions through stable YKL-40 values.
Fango treatment
A. M. Beer et al.
November 2003
The study shows: Moor and mud baths store heat better than water baths, which supports their effect on rheumatic complaints.
Fango treatment
Peat & healing mud
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Antonio Fraioli et al.
October 2011
The study shows that mud therapy for osteoarthritis relieves pain while at the same time reducing the intake of medication.
Fango treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Ersin Odabasi et al.
June 2008
The study shows that mud improves pain and functionality in knee osteoarthritis, with direct contact having a more lasting effect.
Fango treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Luis Espejo Antúnez et al.
March 2001
The study shows that mud therapy relieves knee osteoarthritis pain, improves quality of life and reduces the need for medication.
Fango treatment
Peat & healing mud
S. Basili et al.
December 2001
The study shows that mud packs lower IL-6 levels without negatively affecting other inflammatory markers or blood platelets.
Fango treatment
Peat & healing mud
Laura Bazzichi et al.
December 2013
A study shows that balneotherapy and mud therapy relieve pain in fibromyalgia, with the effect of mud baths lasting longer.
Fango treatment
Healing & thermal therapy
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Antonella Fioravanti et al.
January 2013
The study shows that mud therapy for hand osteoarthritis improves the functionality of the hands over the long term and relieves pain.
Fango treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Deniz Evcik et al.
November 2006
The study shows that mud and balneotherapy relieve pain and improve joint function and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis.
A. Fraioli et al.
January 2009
The study shows that mud bath therapy with Chianciano spring water relieves knee osteoarthritis pain.
Fango treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Shlomi Codish et al.
January 2005
The study shows that mud packs can relieve pain and reduce joint swelling by 30% in cases of hand osteoarthritis.
Fango treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Gerrit Steffen Maier et al.
November 2023
The study shows that mud therapy for osteoarthritis leads to significant improvements in function, quality of life and pain perception.
Fango treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Ildikó Katalin Tefner et al.
May 2013
The study shows that Neydharting mud therapy improves the quality of life in knee joint osteoarthritis.
Fango treatment
Micol Caichiolo et al.
May 2024
The study shows that polysaccharides from Euganean thermal mud have an anti-inflammatory effect.
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Osteoporosis / Bones
A. Loi et al.
July 2013
The study shows that mud baths can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and improve bone density.
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Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
S. Sukenik et al.
February 1990
The study shows that mud and balneotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis leads to a significant improvement in symptoms and indices.
Fango treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Nemati Mahboob et al.
November 2009
The study shows that Urmia Mud Gel reduces pain and stiffness and significantly improves joint function in knee osteoarthritis.