Wide and vast is Russia. In its open spaces there are a huge number of places worth visiting not only to admire their beauty. Many tourists visit them for other purposes as well. They go there to improve their he alth. One of these places is Tambukan, a lake with healing mud deposits at the bottom.
A bit of history
The first historical information that mentions the name of the reservoir dates back to 1773. There are several versions of the origin of the lake. Scientists can not decide which of them is true. Some believe that Tambukan arose due to groundwater. Others claim that this place used to be the old bed of the Etoka River, with which the reservoir is connected to this day. There is another hypothesis, incredibly beautiful and mysterious, but more like a legend. Some historians believe that Tambukan is the remains of an ancient sea. Such a statement has no scientific justification, therefore, it exists at the level of myths and legends.
Features of the name
But with toponymy everything is simple here. Do not look for some hidden meaning in the name of the lake. It's just not there. It is named after Prince Tambiev. This is a famous Kabardian military leader who died in the vicinity of Podkumka in 1702 and was buried in these places.
As soon as the lake was not called in different years: Tambi, Tambi-kol. But today, the name Tambukan, that is, “a shelter for Tambia”, has firmly entrenched behind it.
Characteristics of the reservoir
Mysterious and unusual lake Tambukan. A photo can convey its majesty, but it will never demonstrate the aura that surrounds it. Reviews of local residents and tourists indicate that at first glance, the reservoir may seem a little creepy. The thing is that even on a calm day, when the bright sun shines, the water surface looks completely black. At the same time, Tambukan is famous for its transparency. This is the key to such a rich, frightening shade. Through the clear water, deposits of therapeutic mud are clearly visible, which gives the reservoir a black color.
The lake is one of the shallow ones. Its depth is only 2 meters. Tambukan is a lake that has no flow. It is fed by melted snow and rain, as well as the waters of Etoka. However, people, knowing about the healing properties of this natural object, took care of it into their own hands. Today, 2 wells have been drilled and a conduit has been laid to replenish the lake.
The water in it is s alty, so even those vacationers who cannot swim feel quite comfortable in the waters of Tambukan. However, doctors warn that it is better to refrain from taking independent water procedures. After all, the dirt thatlocated at the bottom, has not only medicinal properties. It also has many contraindications. Therefore, without consulting a specialist, it cannot be used in any way.
Tambukan Lake Therapeutic Mud
This is a real highlight of the pond. Vacationers come here not only to admire the picturesque surroundings that Tambukan Lake is famous for (the photos perfectly demonstrate the beauty of miraculous nature). They also come to cure chronic diseases, improve well-being, strengthen immunity and increase vitality.
At the bottom of the reservoir is about one and a half million tons of mud. Its use for medicinal purposes began in 1886. And during the Great Patriotic War, it was mud bandages that saved the wounded who were in the hospitals of the CMS.
The bottom deposits of Tambukan are a plastic mass consisting of several layers. The upper one is quite dark and liquid, the middle one is represented by the actual dirt. These two medicinal substances are connected by a layer of algae. The bottommost layer is dark gray, not black. It is more dense. And under it is already clay.
Reviews of experts claim that the therapeutic mud of Lake Tambukan is several times more useful than the bottom sediments of the famous Dead Sea. The Stavropol variety belongs to the medium sulfide highly mineralized group. Its mineralization is quite high, from about 30 to 100 grams per liter. It also contains many organic compounds and chemical elements: strontium,potassium, silver, magnesium and others.
Let's talk about the composition of therapeutic mud
It is no coincidence that Tambukan Lake is popular with vacationers. Treatment there will help to forget about many ailments. And all this thanks to the mud, which has a unique composition.
The main part of the bottom sediments are blue-green algae, which contain many elements useful for the human body. They include:
- About 60% amino acids.
- The amount of beta-carotene is 25 times higher than the content of this element in carrots.
- Algae is the richest source of iron.
- Vitamin E is 3 times more than wheat germ.
- There is also vitamin B, which is 6 times more than in beef liver.
That is why mud can strengthen the immune system, lower cholesterol. Plus, they're easy to digest.
In addition, the composition of the mud includes humic acid, which is the basis of the preparation "Gumizol". Also, penicillin-like compounds are present in bottom sediments, which makes it possible to treat infected wounds.
What can lecithin do?
In addition to vitamins, seaweed contains another useful substance. It's about lecithin. It has a huge impact on the human body and is involved in a number of important processes.
So, lecithin is capable of:
- Repair damaged cells and participate in the formation of new ones.
- Obstructdevelopment of liver cirrhosis.
- Improve attention and memory.
- Increase muscle endurance.
- Reduce insulin dependency by lowering blood glucose levels.
- Prevent obesity and improve metabolism.
Lecithin is simply indispensable in the treatment of skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis.
The great power of lipids
Lipids with a complex structure were also found in the Tambukan mud. It is they who endow it with bactericidal properties. Thanks to lipids, the protective properties of the body are restored, the aging process slows down, and the development of pathologies stops.
They contain fatty acids, pigments, sulfur-containing substances, sterols.
When dirt comes to the rescue?
If you believe the reviews of vacationers, Tambukan is a lake that can give healing. It is pleasant to relax here, and the mud extracted from its bottom is used in all sanatoriums of the KMV.
However, the most popular mud bath in Essentuki. It not only offers a wide range of services, but is also considered one of the most beautiful resort areas.
Treatment here is carried out using mud from Tambukan Lake. The range of indications for use is quite extensive. So, mud baths help with:
- Skin diseases, including they cope well with scars and scars.
- Gastritis, ulcers and other diseases of the stomach.
- Problems with the musculoskeletal system and joints. The mud helpsosteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, eliminates the consequences of fractures.
- Many gynecological diseases.
- Paralysis, radiculitis and other diseases of the peripheral nervous system.
- Asthma and bronchitis.
- Male sexual diseases: infertility, prostatitis and others.
- Pyelonephritis (provided there are no stones) cystitis and other kidney-related ailments.
In addition, therapeutic mud can increase the body's defenses, remove cellulite, and prevent obesity. Many dental diseases also respond well to treatment with it.
Contraindications for use
However, before you go for treatment, carefully listen to the reviews of medical professionals. Almost all of them recognize the miraculous properties of the mud, but strongly recommend to refrain from treatment in the following cases:
- In the presence of tumors (whether they are malignant or benign).
- During an exacerbation of chronic diseases.
- If you are allergic to at least one component of the mud.
- At all stages of pregnancy.
- For mental illness and diseases of the hematopoietic organs.
Neglect of these recommendations may lead to the fact that the treatment will bring not good, but harm.
Tambukan Lake: how to get there?
You can get to any KMV resort either by plane or by train. The latter option is much cheaper. Tambukan is a lake, which you can drive up toin different ways: from the side of Kabardino-Balkaria and from the side of the Stavropol Territory (it is located 9 kilometers from Pyatigorsk).
Reviews of tourists testify that on the territory of Stavropol the entrance is blocked by barriers, but the lake is perfectly visible from afar. From the side of the CBD, you can drive up without problems. However, entering the water is not recommended, as it is prohibited for many diseases.
Tourists also pay attention to one more fact. Mud can be brought home and used, for example, as part of face masks. Just for starters, you should find out from local Circassian women about how to clean it.
Tambukan Lake has many advantages and benefits. Reviews of those who have visited it at least once confirm this.
