Hydrogen sulfide baths in Ein Bokek (Dead Sea)

The treatment method based on the use of mineral waters enriched in hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide baths have anti-inflammatory, metabolic, epithelizing, immune-modulating, detoxifying, secretory and sedative effects on the body. It is indicated for diseases of the cardiovascular, peripheral and central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, skin diseases, chronic poisoning with salts of heavy metals, vibration disease and tube infertility. Contraindications are acute and chronic diseases of the liver, biliary tract and kidneys, coronary heart disease, functional class III angina, stage II heart failure, toxic-allergic reaction to hydrogen sulfide, vegetovascular dysfunction, severe cerebral arteriosclerosis.