Aushigersk thermal springs are a unique natural phenomenon and one of the main attractions of Kabardino-Balkaria. A huge number of tourists come to them every year.
The history of the discovery of the source and its location
Aushiger thermal springs are located in the village of Aushiger, which is located 30 km from the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria. The settlement is considered one of the most ancient. It originated in the 17th century. On one side of it flows the Cherek River, and on the other, sheer cliffs stretch picturesquely. Fascinating landscapes are the highlight of the village of Aushiger.
In the middle of the last century, a hot spring was accidentally discovered near the settlement. During the drilling of oil wells at a depth of about 4000 meters, a layer of hot saline water was found. Geologists and oilmen were very surprised when, instead of oil, water with a temperature of about 50 ° C began to pour out of the wells. She was sent for examination. Employees of the Pyatigorsk Research Institute of Physiotherapy and Balneology found that it can be drunk, as well as take healing baths in it.
Unique composition of water
The water extracted from the thermal spring is rich in various trace elements and minerals. It contains a lot of potassium and sodium salts, as well as bromine and chlorine compounds. It has a weak alkaline environment and does not enter into a chemical reaction with metals from the environment, is non-toxic, non-radioactive and completely safe for internal use. It contains many nitrogen-oxygen compounds. The spring water remains hot even during the cold season. In freezing temperatures, steam is generated over outdoor pools. It looks very unusual.
Despite its safety, it is recommended to drink water from springs with caution, since it is considered a medical dining room and people with metabolic disorders should limit its use. The approximate mineral composition of the water looks like this:
- chloride ions -1000-3000 mg / dm3;
- sodium and potassium ions - 800-2000 mg / dm3;
- bicarbonate ions - 300-450 mg / dm3;
- sulfate ions - 50 mg / dm3;
- calcium and magnesium ions - less than 50 mg / dm3;
- boric acid - 30-52 mg / dm3.
Healing properties of water
Drinking mineral water from a thermal spring is beneficial for the development of diseases:
- skin;
- gastrointestinal tract;
- joints and bones;
- nervous system.
Water has a beneficial effect on the general condition of the body. Bathing in the spring is highly recommended for chronic fatigue and stress. Mineral water has a positive effect on the condition of the skin, hair, nails. Experts advise not to overeat before swimming and drinking thermal water, following a light diet. After taking a bath, you need to wrap yourself in a warm towel to enhance the therapeutic and prophylactic effect.
Dosed water intake is indicated for:
- gastritis, stomach diseases;
- pathologies of the liver and biliary tract;
- chronic bowel disease;
- obesity;
- diabetes mellitus;
- gout and diathesis.
For diseases of the female genital area, eczema, psoriasis, problems with blood vessels, it is recommended to take baths no longer than 20 minutes.
The healing blue clay from the Khao River, flowing near the springs, helps:
- restore health after injuries and operations;
- cure diseases of the respiratory system;
- cure diseases of the male genital area;
- to prevent and cure gynecological diseases in women.
Mud wraps are very useful for those who are struggling with excess weight and want to improve their skin condition. Leaving the place of rest, you can take some healing clay with you, putting it in a container with a closing lid. At home, it is convenient to use it when caring for the skin of the hands, face, applying it to the skin in the form of a mask.
The thermal spring is very good to visit with children. They enjoy swimming in warm water. There are separate pools for the youngest visitors. Contraindications to taking hot baths are diseases of the cardiovascular system. People with urolithiasis can only drink thermal water after consulting a doctor.
Spa close to thermal springs
Earlier in Aushiger there was no opportunity for visitors to relax. Local residents, having learned about the healing properties of the spring, dug pools, equipped a parking lot and fenced off the territory. The fame of the unique thermal water spread throughout Kabardino-Balkaria and far beyond its borders. People began to come to the village to improve their health. This gradually led to the development of infrastructure.
Currently, a modern resort has been built near Auschiger, which has everything for a good rest and treatment of people. You can spend time with health benefits. Swimming pools are built near the springs, the depth of which does not exceed 1, 2 m. The depth of children's pools is even smaller. On the territory of the spring there are 2 artificially dug lakes filled with natural mineral water.
The pools are designed in such a way that both hot thermal water from the spring and clean drinking water are supplied to them. This is necessary in order to make it comfortable for vacationers to take a bath. It is hot enough near the tap with water supply from the source, and on the other side of the pools, the temperature of the aquatic environment is lower. Everyone can choose the most suitable conditions for themselves. Those who wish to take a healing bath individually can use an additional service and choose a single pool.
The closest hotel to the mineral springs is the Central Spring Aushiger hotel. Her address: st. Bardakova, 36, lit. A, Aushiger, Russia. It is better to book rooms in advance by calling. There are other small holiday homes as well as the private sector.
On the territory adjacent to the springs and in hotels there are cafes, canteens where you can eat on a very budgetary basis. Hotel prices are very reasonable. For not very demanding tourists who want to get in touch with nature, have fun and get the healing effect of thermal baths, the level of comfort is quite high.
Visitors to the complex can take one of the proposed wellness courses, developed by specialists taking into account existing health problems. The central hotel continues to evolve so that further emphasis can be placed on more effective treatment of visitors. To do this, it is necessary to involve doctors of a narrow profile, equip separate offices. At present, the "Central Spring Aushiger" and other places of recreation can be called dispensaries or ordinary hotels.
