Fango is a peloid (mud) wrap of natural volcanic clay (bentonite). It supplies heat to the body and retains it for a long time. Beside the thermal effect which relieves pain and is indispensable in the treatment of rheumatic, degenerative and other diseases, the chemical effect is also of great importance, as the mud is rich in minerals which influence the affected organ through the skin.
Due to the complexity of the therapy and the number of contraindications associated with blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, swelling etc., mud wraps can only be prescribed by a doctor.