Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Mud Therapy

The therapeutic use of mud in packs or baths taking advantage of the absorptive qualities of the mud. It has been used for rheumatism and skin problems.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The therapeutic use of mud in packs or baths taking advantage of the absorptive qualities of the mud. It has been used for rheumatism and skin problems.

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Synonyms

14 entry terms
  • Peloid Therapy
  • Pelotherapy
  • Therapy, Mud
  • Therapy, Peloid
  • Fangotherapy
  • Mud Baths
  • Mud Packs
  • Peat Therapy
  • Therapy, Peat
  • Bath, Mud
  • Mud Bath
  • Mud Pack
  • Pack, Mud
  • Packs, Mud

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

includes earth & clay

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Tree Number

  1. E02w.056w.610w

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NLM Classification

WB 525

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Mud Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009094. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009094
  2. Mud Therapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mud_bath
  3. Mud Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q304502