A unique chemical composition of Chloride, Bicarbonate, Sulphate, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium endows the Dead Sea with considerable curative properties. The water of the Dead Sea is effective in healing allergies, psoriasis, eczema and purulent rash. They also help in blood circulation and improvement of metabolism relaxes the nervous system, clean the skin and improves its outer appearance and its elasticity. Gargling water in the mouth helps to heal rhinitis and laryngitis. Mineral mud from the Dead Sea heals wounds, enlivens the hair roots and eliminates seborreic dermatitis and dandruff.
Mud spreading helps to straighten wrinkles and aging process of the skin retardant.
Healing influences of the mud on migraines and headaches have been seen. International Journal of Pharmacology, Vol 64, No. Please note that while the material on this page has been taken from reliable sources, it is not a medical journal. For more scientific information, go to National Psoriasis Foundation bulletin , where a full bibliography can be found.