Due to their high mineral content medicinal waters may be used for therapeutic purposes after clinical examinations, and can be successfully applied for health preservation and wellness, as well as medical wellness services. In addition, they have an important role in the prevention of illnesses and the improvement of general wellbeing, which is increasingly valuable in our modern, busy world.
The miraculous thermal waters of Bükfürdő, each qualified as medicinal water, reach the surface through four wells.
The unique components of the medicinal waters of Bük with over 15 000 mg/l minerals including alkali hydrogen carbonate, calcium, magnesium and fluorine have special beneficial effects on the body. Potassium chloride reduces inflammation, calcium and fluorine have an important role in the metabolic processes of bones, and magnesium is beneficial for muscle functions, while carbon dioxide improves circulation.
Medicinal water is suitable for the treatment of almost all kinds of locomotor diseases, and can be successfully applied for spondylosis, arthrosis, osteoporosis, discopathia, lumbago, Bechterew syndrome, chronic arthritis, gout, soft-tissue rheumatism, rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery, aftercare of accidents, chronic gynaecological and urological inflammations, chronic gastritis, ulcer and indigestion.
In addition, medicinal water may be used as a drinking cure for the treatment of chronic gastritis, ulcer and indigestion, as well as the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
The real effect of the water could result from medicinal cures (over 1, 2 or 3 weeks), but staying in the water for shorter periods may also prove beneficial.
The beneficial effects of the medicinal waters are complemented with a variety of traditional and modern therapeutic methods applied in the Institute for Physiotherapy. Acknowledged medical specialist and trained medical staff ensure recreation and relaxation under ideal circumstances.
Due to the combined impact of the medicinal waters and treatments the various complaints may be eased or terminated and the harmony of body and soul regained.
By the decree 37/1996 (X. 18.) NM, children under the age of 14 are not allowed in the medicinal pool.