Mud therapy involves the use of mud in packs or baths to treat and also prevent pathologies in the joints and fortify the organism to combat stress. Mud reduces inflammation and improves circulation, absorption, and elimination. When it is applied on an affected part it soothes the inflammation and painful part. It is also a great purifier as it draws away toxins from the system by increasing circulation in the affected part where it is applied. Mud therapy is also useful to lose weight, detoxify, and tonify and revitalize the skin.

Mud consists of 53 percent clay, 36 percent minerals, 4 percent water and 7 percent organic materials and is said to reduce aches and pains, relieve swollen joints, and even prevent these ailments. There are four varieties of mud being used for health and rejuvenation purposes: moor mud (the most common), volcanic mud, mud from thermal springs, and mud extract from the base of the ocean.

Mud therapy is normally carried out once a year and lasts an average of one to two weeks. When using a mud pack, the mud is soaked in a thin, wet muslin cloth and made into a thin flat brick. The pack is applied for about 20 to 30 minutes. When applied to the abdomen, the pack relieves indigestion. When applied to the head, it relieves pain from headaches. For complexion problems, a soaked mud paste is applied on the face and allowed to dry for 30 minutes. This is helpful in removing pimples and eliminating dark circles around the eyes. In mud baths mud may be applied to the patient in sitting or lying position to help circulation as well as to improve the skin condition. Mud baths are also recommended for skin diseases such as psoriasis, urticaria, and other allergic conditions.