Klinické studie prokazující účinné působení balneorašeliny: Peat has Anti-inflammatory Effects The inflammatory mediators, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, and thromboxane were inhibited in vitro by peat application. This gives an explanation of the antiphlogistic effect in peat therapeutics. (Laschen, 1986) Peat can Treat Arthritis Pathologic changes in the joint appear to result from biomechanical factors and chondrocytes, which influence tissue damage. Several cytokines and growth factors may be responsible for inflammation and cartilage degradation. Data suggests mud bath therapy influences cytokines related to osteoarthritis and confirms that mud bath therapy is able to influence chondrocyte activities. (Bellometti, 1997) Forty patients with osteoarthritis were used in a placebo-controlled double-blind study. Sixteen anatomically defined trigger points utilized for analgesic effects were examined. Patients were given eight baths over three weeks. After the second and third, the average pain threshold of the sulfur-peat bath group demonstrated a significant improvement compared with the placebo group. (Pratzel, 1992) Peat Substances are Therapeutic and are Absorbed through the Skin With baths, significantly higher concentrations of minerals and medications can be reached in the epidermis than with system flooding via the vascular system. The same skin reactions do not occur with other types of applications of these substances. In addition, double-blind research experiements indicate internal therapeutic effects are due to the absorption of a biologically active compound from the bath through the skin. (Pratzel, 1993) Peat Increases Circulation by Vasodilation A recent study of peat application demonstrated a prolonged rise in temperature and vasodilation of the internal genital circulation. Placebo bath, water bath and peat bath were applied at the same temperature. Only the peat bath achieved the physiological effect. A vasoldilating agent is thought to be absorbed from the peat substances, via follicle and apocrine glands by diffusion and partial pinocytosis. (Goecke, 1994) Peat Increases Rate of Healing Eight females with multiple hematomas at high risk for post-surgical subcutaneous hemosiderins were selected. Three different applications were used on each patient: no treatment, local heat only and local peat and heat. Hematomas treated with heat alone dissipated faster than with no treatment, but not as fast as with peat and heat. The hematomas treated with peat therapy were absorbed approximately fifty percent faster and left no residues of hemosiderins. (Oliveira, 1997) Peat Therapy can Balance Hormones Twenty-eight women, diagnosed with immature follicule sterility, were evaluated for hormonal parameters or impregnation. All patients received three peat baths per week, up to 12 treatments. In the group of 16 patients selected for impregnation, 11 became pregant, with one miscarriage. This demonstrates a 68% treatment success modality. Also, normalization of progesterone biosynthesis was noted. (Dietrich, 1994) Peat can Reduce Pain, Depression and Stress Results show that there is a synergic association between a pharmacological treatment (trazodone) and mud packs. This rebalances the stress response system, resulting the discharge of in the blood and an increase in beta-endorphin serum levels. This is followed by a reduction in pain symptoms, which results in improvement of disability, depression and quality of life. (Bellometti, 1999) Peat is Antimicrobial Changes in pH values on vaginal tissue after balneotherapy showed antibacterial and antiviral effects. Elevated protein synthesis, estrogen stimulation and changes in contractility of the musculature in organs were demonstrated by Kauffels (1989) and Tushen (1991).

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