• Bath: dilute 500g of dry Rapan salt in a bathful of water (about 50 litres), at 36-38ºC. Stay in a bath 10-15 minutes. Take every other day, 8-10 baths total. At night time do not take it later than 1½-2 hours before bedtime. Use when you suffer from chronic fatigue, stress, or to help with chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, etc. Baths with Rapan salts are a wonderful way to soothe aches and pains, revitalise the body and restore homoeostasis.
• Rinse: dilute 100g of dry salt in 1 litre of warm water. Use as a foot/hand bath, to rinse the face and the body. Use a massage brush to rub the body after rinsing in order to stimulate circulation. This is a very effective and economical way to use the product for prophylactic and cosmetic purposes.
• Body scrub - crush Rapan salt to fine consistency – it is an easy thing to do. Either use on its own or mix with olive or other oil for a body scrub. Can also be used for face, hands and feet.
• Compress: dilute 15-20g of salt (1tbsp) in 200mg of warm water (37-38ºC) soak a piece of cloth in the solution and apply to an affected area. Cover with cling film and wrap up with a warm cloth and leave on for 30-60 minutes. Number of procedures: 10-15, daily, or every other day. Use to help with eczema, psoriasis, backache, muscle pains, arthritis, ulcers, sprains/strains, etc.
• Mouthwash - dilute 15-20g of Rapan salt (1tbsp) in 200 ml of water, filter through a fine sieve and rinse the mouth every hour. Use to treat tonsillitis, mouth ulcers, gingivitis, etc.

• Low moor peats
• High moor peats
• Sapropel muds
• Sulphide silt muds - mineral peloids

Rapan® Natural Mud is extracted from the same lake as all the other Rapan peloids. It is deposited under 20-50cm of brine (rapah). Part of the lake is drained of water, and a layer of mud is taken off the resultant surface, which is immediately placed into 30-kg vessels and is covered with 20-50mm of concentrated brine for preservation, hermetically sealed and is preserved this way until it is ready for packaging. During packaging, the mud undergoes triple filtration, after which it is homogenised and vacuum-sealed into polyethylene packaging.

Product characteristics:

Appearance: homogeneous soft pliable mass
Colour: black
Odour: hudrogen sulphide
ρH: 7.6-7.7
Ash content: 82.8-88.7%
Weight: 1.4-1.8 g/dm³
Humidity: 22.46 -48.15%
Additional data: non-irritating, non-sensitizing. Due to its saline base which has anti-bacterial properties, the Rapan Mud preserves its qualities and is suitable for use for 12 months after harvesting.

Chemical composition:

Crystalline skeleton of the hard phase of the mud (drained to 33.7% of raw mud) is represented mainly by Silica compounds (43.26%) with the particle size under 0.1mm, Calicum carbonate (2.93%) and Magnesium (0.64%) and hydrosulphide colloidal complex comprising iron and hydrogen sulphide, organic matter, etc. Mineral content of the chloride-sulphide-sodium solution is 245 g/litre.

Other elements in dry mud:
Zinc - 103.1 mg/kg; Manganese - 378.01 mg/kg; Copper- 20.20 mg/kg; Mercury - 0.59mg/kg; Cobalt - 5.45mg/kg; Lead - 29.51mg/kg; Cadmium - 0.47mg/kg; Iron - 10852.0 mg/kg.
The hydrophile colloidal complex of raw mud includes FeS (0.224-0.371%); Al2O3 (0.77%); Fe203 (0.64%); SO3 (2.03%). The content of the organic matter is 2.28% in raw mud, with carbon content at 1.32%.

Balneologically valuable components found in drained mud:

Bromine - 30-87mg/dm³; Boric acid - 28.8-34.7 mg/dm³; Meta-silicic acid - 44.6-111.6 mg/dm³.

The chemical formula of the saline solution of the drained Rapan mud:



Competitive advantages of Rapan® Natural Mud:

100% natural - no additives.

• Comes from ecologically clean environment of West Siberian tiaga.

• The comparative spectral analysis of the Rapan range with the Dead Sea products has shown that the levels of carotenoids and retinoids, as well as boilogically active compounds with prominent antioxidant and antihypoxant properties are 5 times higher in the Rapan range than in the Dead Sea products. Carotenoids (e.g. beta-carotene) and retinoids take part in stimulating and activating the body's immune system, protective mechanisms against the harmful effects of the environment, improving micro-circulation and physico-chemical properties of the cellular membranes and other body processes.
• The comparative scientific evaluation of the biological activity of the Rapan and the Dead Sea products on the skin and blood has demonstrated that the therapeutic effects of the Rapan range are much stronger than that of the Dead Sea products.

• High level of vitamins, minerals, hormones, anti-antibiotics, analgesics, organic acids and biostimulators. According to the “chemical theory” of peloid action, these substances are said to get thorough the skin into the body and have a therapeutic effect on various body systems.
• Hydrogen sulphate is a biologically active component in the Rapan mud. It has properties similar to those of acetylcholine, stimulating blood circualtion and biochemical processes in the skin, raising the activity of the enzyme production, levels of the ascorbic acid in the tissues, which in turn helps increase metabolism.

• As a therapeutic treatment, Rapan® Natural Mud is used in Siberian resorts to give an effective relief from eczema, psoriasis, neuro-dermatitis, seborrhoea, headaches, acne, chronic rheumatism, neuralgia, osteoarthritis, muscular pain and stress, arthritis, stress, muscle aches, etc.
• As a beauty treatment, Rapan® Mud helps deep cleanse the skin minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and revitalize the complexion. Mud deep cleans, purifies, and restores radiance to your skin.

• Body wraps (for large areas): Warm up some Rapan Mud over a water bath (previously mixed with water to soft consistency) to 38-40°C, apply to an affected area in a thick layer over the area to be treated. Cover with cotton tissue or cling film, wrap the area with a wool blanket. Leave on for 30 minutes (may increase to 60-90 minutes for follow-up applications). Can be done every day or every other day, 8 times total. For feet and hands fill a plastic bag with warmed up softened mud and put hands/feet in it. A10% Rapan salt solution can be used instead of water for stronger effect.

• Mud compresses (local applications): Warm up some Rapan Mud (mixed with water to soft consistency) to 38-40°C, over a water bath. Apply the mud in a layer 1-2cm thick over an affected area. Cover with cling film or compress paper and a wool or cotton blanket. Leave on 30-60 minutes and rinse with warm water. 10-12 applications, every day or every other day, preferably before bed time. Add some Rapan Salt to the mud (a 10% water solution) to increase the effect.

• Poultice: Spread 150-250g of softened Rapan Mud over a piece of cotton material, tie it up at the top. Warm it up to 45-55°C. Apply to affected area for 15-20 minutes, 10-15 applications, once every day or every other day. Very good for small areas, e.g. joints, muscle aches, etc. A 10% Rapan Salt solution can be used instead of water to soften the mud.


• Face mask: Dilute mud as above. Apply to face in a thin layer for 15 minutes or until dry. Use for acne, dermatitis, eczema and to improve general skin condition.



• Bath: Add 250g of Rapan mud to warm bath water (38-40°C) and 250g of Rapan Salt. Stir the solution well. Make sure there are no clumps - use your hands to dissolve them. Stay in the bath for 20-30 minutes, depending on your level of tolerance and health condition. Make sure you feel comfortable with the water temperature and during taking the bath. For health maintenance - take once a week. To relieve aches/pains - when needed.
N.B. Muds and clays can block drains, so make sure you stir the water properly when draining the bath.



• Rheumatism, arthritis, muscle aches: Warm up Rapan Mud to 38-40°C and spread over the affected joints, spine, knees, feet, hands and elbows. Cover with a clingfilm, and a warm wrap, so that the body can absorb the mud’s properties. Can be left overnight.
• Health resorts and spas in the Novosibirsk region successfully use Rapan Mud for medicinal purposes. The mud is being sold all over Russia, including Moscow and sanatoria of the Moscow region.


Following are some of the procedures Russian health resorts use with Rapan Mud:


“Pelophonotherapy” - combines the effects of an ultrasound and therapeutic muds. The procedure involves application of a softened mud at 38-40°C, 1-2cm thick, which is spread over a piece of gauze. An ultrasonic device is placed over an affected area (in the intermittent or impulse-type regime). The device is slowly moved over the area (good contact is important). The procedure lasts 6-15 minutes. Rest is recommended after the procedure.

Combination of the galvanic and mud therapy - a type of therapy which involves therapeutic muds (moor peats or sulphide silts) and direct current use at the same time. Galvanic current is used to introduce various ions (anions and cations) from the mud into the body. Gauze bags are filled with mud and placed on an affected area. The temperature of the mud should be 38-42°C. The electrodes are covered with cling film. The electrodes are connected with the main galvanic device. The density of current is between 0.04-0.06mA/cm². The procedures take 20-30 minutes, every day or every other day, 10-15 procedures for a course of treatments.


Electrophoresis with a mud solution - the mud solution is prepared by a centrifuge method, without addition of any other substances. Water, vaseline, spirit or peach oil can be added to mud, with a further centrifuge extraction of the solution. The electrodes are placed over and under the area of treatment. The hydrophilic layers of both electrodes are covered with the solution. The density of current is 0.05-0.1 mA/ cm². The duration of the procedure is normally 15 minutes at the start of the course of treatments, which is increased to 30 minutes in the middle and is slowly brought back to 15 minutes by the end of a course of treatments. The first 10 procedures take place every day, the following 10 - every other day.


Contra-indications: malignant tumours, undiagnosed lumps, pregnancy, tuberculosis, feverish conditions, individual intolerances, infectious diseases, exhaustion of any origin, severe disorders of the blood vessels, consequences of traumas accompanied by seizures/fits. Please consult your doctor if you suffer from any health condition. Do not resort to self-treatment.

Rapan Blue and Yellow Cambrian Clays

Clays occupy a very special place in the peloid group. It is a substance extremely rich in minerals, and because of this clays have been used by humans and animals for as long as they have existed. Animals are instinctively drawn to clay - they cover themselves in it, they eat it. Humans have been busy doing the same thing to keep themselves healthy and free from disease and parasites.

There are many therapeutic uses attributed to clay, most of them connected to its ability to expand and absorb, as well as absorb harmful substances from the body (detoxifying effect). Another very important quality of clay is ionic exchange. To put it simply, clay has the ability to take from the body the elements it does not need replacing them with the ones it does need. Another very important property of clay is its ability to retain heat.

All these and other properties of clays lead to them being widely used in the health and beauty industry, to manufacture cosmetics, in the treatment of skin disorders, and as a beauty product on their own - to make masks, body wraps, as well as an important component of various health and beauty products. Clays are widely used in health spas and sanatoria in peloid therapy - to treat a variety of conditions, such as psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, arthritis, muscle aches and pains, disorders of the nervous system, to promote relaxation and relieve stress. in the Beauty industry it is also widely used as a slimming product and to reduce cellulite. The uses of clay are countless.


Manufacturing process:

A unique deposit of Blue and Yellow Rapan® clays has been explored and researched by Siberian scientists. The deposit is located in Novosibirsk region, Siberia. It lies under the layer of black and grey muds and is covered by brine (”rapah”).

Rapan Clays (Blue and Yellow Cambrian) are extracted from the Lake Ostrovnoye where they are deposited under 20-50cm of brine (rapah). Part of the lake is drained of water, and a layer of mud is taken off the surface, under which clays are based. The clay (blue and yellow clays are harvested separately) is immediately placed into 30-kg vessels and is covered with 20-50mm of concentrated brine, hermetically sealed and is preserved this way until it is ready for packaging.

During packaging, the clays undergo triple filtration, after which they are homogenised and vacuum-sealed into polyethylene packaging.

What is the difference between the Blue and Yellow Rapan clays?

Both clays are very similar in structure and are from the same peloid group – smectites. They are both of Cambrian origin, and both have developed their unique therapeutic properties in similar conditions. The difference is in mineral content varioations – Rapan yellow clay owes its colour to a high level of iron oxide.

The difference in applications are that the effects of Rapan Blue Clay are milder than those of the Rapan Yellow clay. Rapan Blue clay is used more often for older people, children and people weakened by disease, while Rapan Yellow clay has a much stronger effect and is used where stronger action is required and permitted.
Both clays and work very well in detox treatments, where blood circulation and lymph drainage is poor. Yellow clay is used in beauty treatments for sallow, porous, greasy, lifeless skin. It has a strong drying and purifying effect.


Since Rapan Blue Clay is the mildest of all the Rapan products, it is very popular with treatments where special care should be used - e.g. with children, people weakened by disease, people with sensitive, mature skin, etc. It is also the most highly prised of all the Rapan products in health and beauty care. I have not been able to come across a similar clay among Dead Sea products or other peloids.. The reason for its uniqueness is that blue clays are quite rarely found in nature in their pure form. A combination of blue clay with the salt brine of the lake it comes from makes this product truly unusual.


Blue clays are considered some of the most powerful in detox treatments, due to their very high absorptive and adsorptive capacity. Rapan Blue clay has a high level of montmorillonite (a mineral substance with a very high expansion capacity when hydrated, which increases the surface area of the clay particles manyfold), and is very rich in minerals, including virutually all the minerals found in the human body. Due to the above mentioned facts, Rapan clays work on the body on an ionic exchange level, by taking away the toxic waste and delivering the chemical elements the body needs. One of the functions of the skin is absorption, which means that the skin can take in various substances, including minerals. From this we can conclude that Rapan products act through the skin on the whole body, thus stimulating all the body systems into healing the whole body, rather than just trying to suppress symptoms of a disease.

Product characteristics:

Appearance: homogeneous soft pliable mass
Colour: blue-green/grey for Blue Clay or ochre for Yellow Clay
Odour: slight odour of hydrogen sulphide
Hydrated clay expands in volume up to 45 %
ρH: 7.59

The chemical formula of the saline solution of Rapan Clay:

Chemical composition:

Crystalline skeleton of the hard phase of Blue Cambrian Clay is represented mainly by Silica compounds (silicon of 50,6 %), oxides of aluminium (5,77 %), carbonates of calcium (2,93 %) and magnesium (2,64 %).
Other elements in dry Clay: kaolinite, hydro micas, montmorillonite, and also minerals chloride groups.
Macro and microelements in the active ionic form. Cations: sodium + potassium 80 %, magnesium 19 %. Anions: chlorine of 47 %, sulphate of 52 %, hydrocarbonate 1 %.

Competitive advantages of Rapan® Natural Cambrian Clays:


• 100% natural - no additives.
• Comes from the ecologically clean environment of Western Siberia.
• The therapeutic properties of the Rapan clays are similar to those of the Dead Sea clays due to close similarities in the chemical structure. The comparative spectral analysis of the Rapan range with the Dead Sea products has shown that the levels of carotenoids and retinoids, as well as boilogically active compounds with prominent antioxidant and antihypoxant properties are 5 times higher in the Rapan range than in the Dead Sea products. Carotenoids (e.g. beta-carotene) and retinoids take part in stimulating and activating the body's immune system, protective mechanisms against the harmful effects of the environment, improving micro-circulation and physico-chemical properties of the cellular membranes and other body processes.
• The comparative scientific evaluation of the biological activity of the Rapan and the Dead Sea products on the skin and blood has demonstrated that the therapeutic effects of the Rapan range are much stronger than that of the Dead Sea products.
• Competitive pricing - lower than the market price of Dead Sea clays.
• Very high level of minerals and salts which makes them different form all the other clays on the market. The high mineral and salt content makes them highly beneficial for the skin.
• Rapan clays are successfully used in Siberian resorts to treat numerous health conditions - see information below.
• No allergic reactions to Rapan clays have been recorded throughout the long history of their use.

Recorded benefits of Rapan clays:

According to the research conducted in the Scientific Research Institutes of Siberia, Rapan clays are claimed to:
• Increase peripheral circulation, promoting redistribution of blood
• According to the “chemical” theory, salts, micro- and macro-elements in their active ionic form penetrate through the skin into the body, providing therapeutic action.
• Increase lymph drainage and blood circulation, as well as metabolism and oxygen exchange in the body tissues.
• Stimulate the functions of the Autonomic Nervous System.
• Due to the content of biologically active substances, activate immune reactions of the body systems, tonify the body and increase immunity.


Health problems treated with Blue and Yellow Rapan® clays at West Siberian resorts:

Disorders of the Musculo-skeletal system:


• Inflammatory arthritis in an inactive phase, rheumatic and psoriatic forms of arthritis, etc.
• Degenerative diseases: osteoarthritis, spondylitis, cervical (neck area) osteoarthritis
• Periostitis (infectious and traumatic nature)
• Chronic myalgia, myositis, bursitis, tendovaginitis, epicondylitis.


Disorders of the Nervous system:


• Spinal defects: osteoarthritis of the spine, etc.
• Defects of the nerve roots and cranio-cerebral nerves
• Neuritis and neuralgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, neurasthenia
• Consequences of cranio-cerebral and spinal traumas, fracture of the spinal column.


Skin disorders:


• Psoriasis and neuro-dermatitis
• Skin irritation accompanied by itching, seborrhoea, limited scleroderma.


Diseases of the Genito-Urinary system (women and men):


• Inflammatory diseases of the uterus, ovaries, prostate (non-aggravated);
• Pelvic commissure peritoneum (post-operative);
• Sterility as a result of inflammatory diseases;
• Post-operative infiltration upon termination of pregnancy in a critical period (after 2 months).


Digestive disorders:

Chronic gastro-enteritis, duodenitis, cholecystitis, hepatitis, colitis, IBS, etc.

Lymphatic system:
As a result of a specifically conducted research, it has also been established that Blue Cambrian clay (montmorillonite clay) stimulates lymphatic node activity and lymphatic drainage, thus promoting detoxification of the body.

Home applications of the Rapan® Blue and Yellow clays:


• Bath - mix 3-4lbs (1.5-2kg) of Rapan clay with just enough water to fully submerge the body, at 37-38°C. Let the clay hydrate for 15 minutes. Stir the water before getting into the bath. Start by staying in the bath for 10-15 minutes. Increase up to 30-40 minutes. Use for detox (the pores dilate in warm temperatures helping ionic exchange between clay and the body), when stressed, tired, recovering from an illness, to help with muscle aches, arthritis, skin problems, etc. For better effect, add Rapan salt (200-300g) to increase ionic exchange capability of clay in a clay bath.
• Fill with a 10 % solution of Rapan salt and knead to get a homogeneous mass. Warm it up on a water bath to 50-60 °С. For applications and compresses, use clay mixture at 42-45 °C, layer thickness 1-1,5 cm. Duration of procedure: 30-90 min. Procedures should be carried out for 1-2 days, with a break on the third. On one day, clay therapy could be combined with a massage or inhalation.
• Brush Teeth: Use Rapan clay to remove tartar, control bleeding gums, pyorrhoea.
• Facial Pack: Mix Rapan clay with water to a smooth paste (using approximately 50% water) and spread evenly over the face; let dry for 20 minutes, then remove with warm water. Use moisturiser to nourish the skin afterwards.
• Acne: Mix Rapan clay (2 tbsp) with warm water and Rapan salt (1tsp) to make a facial pack. Apply daily. Skin disorders: apply above mixture to an affected area. Can be used for warts, athletes foot, yeast fungus, ringworm, sunburns, scalp, pimples, cuts,boils, cold sores, and shingles, etc.
• Foot bath - use 200g of Rapan clay in a foot bath (warm water) to help soothe aching and tired feet. Add 50g of Rapan salt to multiply the effect and promote ionic exchange.
• Compress - mix Rapan clay with 10% Rapan salt dissolved in warm water, to form a semi-liquid paste, spread over a clean cloth and apply to an affected area (normally an area of localised problem, e.g. arthritis, strain, sprain, back problem, etc.). Cover the area with warm cloth. Leave on for 30 mins-1 hour.
• Poultice - use Rapan clay and salt (10% water solution) mix with enough very warm water (50-60°С) to form spreadable mass. Apply a thin layer directly to the skin. Cover with cling film and wrap up with warm cloth. Leave on for up to 1 hour. Use where the affected area is large


Contra-indications: malignant tumours, undiagnosed lumps, pregnancy, tuberculosis, feverish conditions, individual intolerances, infectious diseases, exhaustion of any origin, severe disorders of the blood vessels, consequences of traumas accompanied by seizures/fits. Please consult your doctor if you suffer from any health condition. Do not resort to self-treatment.

Disclaimer:

All the information provided here is for information purposes only. Rapan products are not to be used for self-treatment, mitigation or cure of any disease. Their main purpose is to support the underlying physiological properties of basic human health through the enhancement of supportive metabolic functions essential to sound human health. They can also be used as a cosmetic product. Although no adverse reactions to the Rapan products have been recorded in its time of existence, we would still recommend you to consult your doctor before using any of the Rapan products if you are suffering from any medical condition.

Please read further information about Rapan range in the e-book "Beauty through Healing".

Reference:



• Adaptogenic and medicinal properties of peloids, Novosibirsk Medical State Academy, Novosibirsk, 2001. Edited by Prof. V.Y.Kulikov.
• Sanogenetic Mechanisms of Peloid Therapy, Novosibirsk Medical Institute, Novosibirsk, 1999. Edited by Prof. V.Y.Kulikov.
• Sanatoria and Resorts' Part in the Processes of Rehabilitation of the Population of the Siberian Region (Materials of the Regional Scientific-Practical Conference, 22-24 October 2003). Novosibirsk, 2003.


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