Discuss the therapeutic properties of peat
What will be an ideal response?
The substances in peat that contribute to its therapeutic effectiveness are organic acids and minerals. These include fulvic acid, humic acids, sulfur compounds, magnesium, manganese, and iron. Low-moor peats are so called because they are in the deeper layers of peat; they are thought to have a greater amount of the acids and minerals. High-moor peats are in the shallower layers of peats; they are thought to have a lesser amount of the organic acids and minerals.
The acids contribute to peat's ability to draw and absorb toxins from the body. Physically, peat contains micropores, which allow it to take in water like a sponge. Like muds, peat can form a covering that acts as an insulator on the body. It keeps heat from radiating away from the body and keeps water from evaporating from the body. Thus, peats are excellent warming and hydrating treatments. The heat also increases local blood and lymph circulation.
Peats are used to help relieve aching muscles and joints, and pain from muscle injuries, noninflammatory stages of arthritis, and to soothe skin disorders
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