Every country has something unique and Georgia is no exception. In addition to stunning natural and urban landscapes, as well as a large number of historical monuments, there are the sulfur baths of Tbilisi - a special place, famous far beyond the borders of Georgia. One of the main attractions for travelers, where Georgians themselves like to relax.
Ancient history of sulfur baths
An ancient legend tells how King Vakhtang Gorgasali, while hunting in these places, discovered warm springs and decided to found a city, which he named Teply, which translated into Georgian means Tbilisi, or, as it was customary to pronounce in Russia before 1936, Tiflis
Even Georgia itself will not say how true this legend is, but it is known that the first settlement arose precisely on the site of the Abanotubani region, later forming a city. To collect water from sulfurous springs, the first settlers carved baths into the rocks, which date back to the early centuries of our era. Later, rooms with domes were built similar to how the baths look now. It has been proven that the sulfur baths themselves have existed in Tbilisi since the 16th century, and the largest structures were built in 1795 after an attack by Persian troops.
Thanks to the warm springs, the Abanotubani area has always been the center of public life. The 24-hour operation of the baths and a single entrance price made it possible to enjoy the healing water as much as you wanted. In the complexes they did not just wash, but resolved important issues, communicated, drank and ate the Tiflis residents. Men's and women's days were clearly separated, which is not the case now - different rooms are used for these purposes.
During Soviet times, some houses in Tbilisi had access to medicinal water at home - water supply was installed directly from sulfide springs.
Does tar soap help with lichen?
Tar soap at home
Ringworm is a type of fungal disease that is considered infectious. Soap containing birch tar helps against lichen due to its special properties.
Directions for use: Take the bar in your hand and wet it. When the soap has foamed, apply the foam to the affected areas of the epidermis and after a while rinse under a warm tap. Do this until the reddened plaque disappears completely.
Types of sulfur baths
The Georgian sulfur baths are a complex spread over an entire block, and designed for different budgets of tourists and local residents. Some have several names and even entrances from different alleys. There are two types of baths: individual and public. Below is information about some of them.
Bathhouse No. 5. One of the popular doubles, the name “five” is an echo of the Soviet Union. Occupies a large area, which is divided into a common room, 2 luxury and 5 individual rooms. The acceptable combination of price and quality of Bath 5 in Tbilisi, massage, women's and men's sections make it a favorite among tourists and residents. There is no swimming pool in the women's department. According to its operating hours, the complex is closed on Mondays.
Bathhouse VIP. Located next to the Tiflis Palace hotel, the reviews about this complex are excellent, because it is expensive and elite.
Orbelianovskaya. The most famous bathhouse, since the appearance is significantly different from the others. Georgians call it the most beautiful - the Orbelian bathhouse resembles a mosque in architecture. It has a sign at the entrance that says that Pushkin came here.
The Orbeliani steam room has several other names because of its interesting architectural appearance. She is called Motley or Blue. She received the name Orbeliani from the former owner. And it was nicknamed Motley for the amazingly beautiful mosaic on the facade.
Mirzoevksaya. It is located a little away from the rest, but its main advantage is the presence of a women's pool, which other sulfur baths in Tbilisi cannot boast of, offering only showers.
Royal bath. Occupies one of the oldest premises. Renting a room here is a bit expensive by Georgian standards, but the advantage is that it is uncrowded, calm and quiet inside.
It’s up to you to decide whether to take treatments in public areas or rent a private room. Tiflis baths offer massage services, as well as all personal hygiene products including washcloths.
Does tar soap help with thrush?
Tar soap is excellent for preventing vaginal candidiasis.
Tip: Use it to wash your face 2 times a week - this is an excellent preventive procedure against candida.
Does tar soap help with thrush? There is no clear answer to this question. It helps some women, but for others, especially if there is a chronic form, such a remedy will not help.
Advice: You can use it in combination with the treatment prescribed by your gynecologist. Take antifungal medications and use ointments prescribed by the doctor, and also wash with tar soap.
The benefits and harms of sulfur baths
Doctors have recognized the therapeutic effect of staying in water with hydrogen sulfide, especially in warm water close to the natural temperature of the springs. Experts recommend attending procedures for various diseases. Taking sulfur baths provides a beneficial effect for skin diseases, rheumatism or other musculoskeletal ailments. Baths are useful for disorders of the nervous system, problems with the bronchi and respiratory tract. Many cosmetic products contain sulfur, so its therapeutic effect is recognized by specialists all over the world.
Prostatitis, male and female infertility, as well as other diseases of the reproductive system - Tbilisi sulfur baths have a positive effect on all of this. A visit to the bath brings results due to the fact that sulfur water perfectly kills microbes and treats inflammation, so its beneficial effect on the skin is especially invaluable. Also, visiting sulfur springs normalizes blood pressure. Immersion in the bath should not last longer than 12 minutes, preferably 10. After which you should take a break and perform a few more approaches, but doctors recommend no more than four dives with half-hour breaks. The maximum therapeutic effect is achieved after 10 visits.
Contraindications to taking such baths:
- heart rhythm disturbances and other circulatory problems;
- oncological diseases;
- tuberculosis.
Before going to the bathhouse, it is better to consult a doctor, since some chronic diseases may also be a contraindication to taking sulfite baths. A visit is strictly contraindicated for asthmatics.
The benefits of soap with added tar for problem skin
Blackheads, pimples, acne are manifestations of the same problem when skin areas where there are a large number of sebaceous glands are affected. With increased activity of the latter and excessive production of sebum, the ducts become clogged and the pores close. The result is irritation on the face.
In such cases, you can improve your skin health using the beneficial properties of tar soap. This product helps get rid of pimples and blackheads on the face.
The benefits of tar soap are due to the fact that it has the following effects:
- dries out the skin;
- exfoliates old keratinized particles;
- acts as an antiseptic;
- eliminates irritation and rashes.
When using tar soap against teenage acne caused by age-related hormonal changes in the body, a cleansing effect is achieved.
What you need to know before visiting the bathhouse
- In each bathhouse you can order a massage, the cost of which is no more than 15 GEL. It's common to bargain here.
- For a reasonable fee, you can buy hygiene products (soap and washcloth), but it is better to take personal supplies with you in advance, including a hairdryer, slippers and a towel.
- Tourists and others should know that sulfur causes silver to darken, which is difficult to clean later.
- Be prepared for the fact that the specific aroma penetrates into the skin very quickly, so after the procedures you will be haunted by the smell of sulfur for some time.
- Make sure you change your washcloth if you have ordered a bathhouse attendant, otherwise you will be rubbed in public.
- The hotter the bath, the better the effect of the procedures. In the morning, the temperature in the springs is highest.
- In the sulfur baths, the steam room is not as hot as Russians are used to; the temperature is slightly higher than in the halls with a swimming pool.
- The water in the sulfur pool is changed at night from Sunday to Monday.
- Despite the strong smell in hydrogen sulfide baths, many visitors stop noticing it after some time.
When you have decided on the choice of Tbilisi bathhouse, you need to go inside to the cashier. After paying for the ticket, go downstairs, usually there is a women's section on the right, and a men's section on the left. You can leave your things, including jewelry, in the closet. The key remains with the overseer. After a kind of shower, where you need to wash thoroughly (the best effect on clean skin), you should go to the pool with sulfur water, or relax in the bathroom for individual visitors. Water balance is restored with aromatic tea.
You can find different reviews about sulfur sources. Lovers of ancient architecture will find interesting buildings here; some will enjoy the beneficial massage here; others will experience the healing effects.
Treatment of psoriasis with tar soap
Tar soap for psoriasis
The use of wood tar for psoriasis eliminates the possibility of a secondary infectious disease. Microcracks heal quickly and without complications.
Methods for treating psoriasis with tar soap:
- For oily skin types, treat with soap morning and evening. If your skin becomes too dry, then switch to using the product once a day.
- Dry skin types with high sensitivity will need to apply foam with tar once a day or once every other day.
- If sores are marked all over the body, then use tar instead of shower gel and regular skin cleanser.
- After using the product foam, treat the epidermis with herbal infusions
Masks based on wood tar help well with psoriasis.
Recipe: Grate 10 grams of the bar on a fine grater. Pour 20 ml of water, stir until smooth and apply the mixture to the sores for 15 minutes. After the time has passed, wash the mixture from the skin with chamomile infusion.
How to find sulfur baths
You can get to the Abanotubani district of Tbilisi on foot, by car or by public transport. When walking, you need to focus on the Metekhi temple, which is located on a hill. The monument to Vakhtang Gorgasali and the church, which are easy to find on the map, are visible from afar. Having reached the temple, you need to cross the bridge and walk for 5 minutes along Gorgasali Street, turn onto Abano Street.
By car, just go to the address Abano, 2, where you can leave the car in the parking lot. Buses No. 31, 44, 50, 55, 71, 80 and 102 go to the sulfur baths area in Georgia, stop “Abanotubani”. From the nearest metro stations Avlabari and Liberty Square you can walk to the desired address of the bathhouse. After visiting the procedures, you can admire the picturesque Fig Gorge. More modern sulfur baths can be found at Lake Lisi. The embankment here is of extraordinary beauty, there is a park and bike paths, boat and catamaran rentals. You can play tennis and there is a go-kart and ropes course. If you look at the map, you can get there from the Technical University metro station, bus number 29. The cost of baths on Lake Lisi varies from 50 to 60 GEL.
In addition to the colorful atmosphere and health benefits, hydrogen sulfide baths are a wonderful place in Georgia where you can relax not only with your body. This is part of the cultural heritage of the Georgian people.
Treatment of demodicosis with tar soap
Tar soap - treatment of various diseases
DEMODECOSIS OCULI or demodicosis is a disease that is caused by parasitism of a pathogenic mite. Unlike the scabies mite, it lives not under the skin, but on its surface. Therefore, treatment of demodicosis with tar soap will be effective.
Important: Tar soap dries the skin and therefore after use, it is necessary to soften the surface of the epidermis with any fatty cream.
Disadvantages of use
- The main caveat when using tar soap is its pungent odor, which many find unpleasant. It is advisable to store hard bars (products from the Spivak brand are on sale) in a tightly sealed soap dish. If necessary, you can buy a liquid product (manufacturers - Phytoxometik or).
- You need to take into account individual intolerance to the main component: tar can cause allergies. You can avoid facial damage using the classic test: a small amount of foam is applied to the inside of the arm and washed off after 5-10 minutes. There should be no rash.
- People with sensitive skin often feel tight and dry after washing their face. If moisturizers cannot cope with this, you should use a thinner foam or abandon the product altogether.
During all procedures, certain precautions should be taken to avoid harmful consequences. Do not allow soap to come into contact with the mucous membranes of the mouth or nose. If soap gets into your eyes, you should immediately rinse your eyes with plenty of clean, cool water. If the whites become red and you feel discomfort, you should consult an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.
Tar soap to wash for intimate hygiene against thrush
Tar soap for thrush
The first symptoms of thrush are severe itching, a sour odor from the vagina and characteristic discharge. Tar soap will help get rid of them.
Important: For intimate hygiene, you need to wash yourself against thrush 2 times a day - in the morning after waking up and in the evening before going to bed. Thanks to this procedure, the itching and odor will disappear, and the discharge will become less abundant.
Tar soap for washing hair against dandruff, oiliness and lice
A type of tar soap
Tip: Use tar soap to wash your hair. This will make them beautiful, fluffy and shiny.
Our grandmothers also used tar soap to wash their hair against dandruff, oiliness and lice.
It copes well with seborrhea, itching, eliminates oiliness and fungal diseases.
Important: This is not a panacea for lice. Now there are modern means that are much more effective at dealing with live lice and destroying nits.
Important: Using tar soap will not get rid of lice in one go, while modern drugs can destroy parasites in one procedure.
