Moor treatments have been known and used since ancient times.

Nearly 3,000 years ago, the Celts and Romans used Moor deposits in Austria and Germany to treat wounds incurred during warfare.

Probably the earliest record of their use comes from Galen and Plinius, the great medical minds from the Egyptian era, who described the use of Moors deposited by the river Nile as a major healing medium.

In the 16th Century Paracelsus, the famous alchemist, described Moor as the 'Quinta Essentia Vitae' - he believed it was the ultimate remedy or elixir of life.

Moorbad Grosspertholz
a 100 bedroom spa clinic near Linz, Austria

In this century Moorbads or Moor clinics offering a range of Moor-based treatments have become widespread throughout Germany, Austria, Hungary and other European countries.

European doctors regularly prescribe Moor products for treating a host of inflammatory and ulcerative skin, intestinal and arthritic illnesses.

Many hospitals in Germany and Austria now have dedicated Moor treatment facilities with specially trained staff. The National Health programs and Health Insurance agencies now cover Moor treatments across much of Europe.