Mineral medicinal groundwaters in Central Yakutia and prospects for their use

In this study, we reviewed and summarized the data on permafrost groundwater areas of Central Yakutia to understand formation distribution subpermafrost mineral waters sodium bicarbonate chloride-bicarbonate types, evaluate their potential use for medical purposes. Analysis indicated that these low-mineralized groundwaters are basic analogues Maykop Karachi waters, with no particular bioactive components. These water types contain 400 1200 mg/dm3 bicarbonates, 100 600 chlorides, 50 250 (Karachi) <50 (Maykop) sulfates, 800 sodium, <10 calcium magnesium. The type in is influenced by which promotes concentration major chemical components under cold temperatures slow circulation. study minor trace constituents indicates region fluorine lithium excess drinking standards but potentially appropriate balneotherapy. Further research bio-physiological effects elevated concentrations contribute development spa health resort industry Yakutia. Moreover, will expand balneological spectrum disease prevention treatment benefit residents adjacent regions.