Details about the medicinal table drink
“Essentuki-4” is sodium, chloride-hydrocarbonate, boric (salt-alkaline) table medicinal water of medium mineralization. As mentioned above, its source is the Essentuki field (wells No. 33, 34, 39, 41, etc.). There is a drinking gallery in the resort park where anyone can enjoy this drink. It should also be noted that Essentuki-4 mineral water is sold in almost every store. Its price is quite reasonable, so absolutely anyone can purchase it for medicinal purposes.
"Essentuki-4" and "Essentuki-17": what is the difference?
Essentuki is a city in the Caucasus where there are healing springs. It is here that the water of the same name is obtained. "Essentuki-4" and "Essentuki-17" differ in their mineral composition. They are extracted from different wells, and the number in the name of the water indicates the well number.
“Essentuki-4” combines two types of mineral substances that have directly opposite effects on the human body. That is why Essentuki-4 is used to treat a wide range of diseases. For example, with high and low acidity, water will be equally effective.
"Essentuki-17" has a higher salt content. It is not recommended to use it if you have high acidity. Also, precisely because of the high concentration of salt, you should not drink Essentuki-17 if you have problems with the genitourinary system, stones or sand in the kidneys. Drinking water can cause new stones to form. Also, after using this medicinal water, a strong release of bile may occur, which is dangerous for liver diseases.
Thus, the difference between the two types of “Essentuki” lies in their composition and therapeutic effect.
Production and transportation of mineralized water
In order to preserve all the healing properties of Essentuki-4 water, it is bottled directly at the source. This is due to the fact that when transported open (for example, in tanks), this drink loses almost all of its beneficial elements. To preserve them, water from the well is supplied through a special pipeline. Then it goes through three-stage filtration without any contact with air. If oxygen gets into the liquid, it promotes the oxidation process, as a result of which Essentuki-4 (indications for use will be presented below) will lose a significant part of the cations.
It should also be noted that a batch of water extracted from a well is necessarily checked by epidemiologists. In addition, physicochemical, technological and bacteriological analyzes are required, which are part of comprehensive quality control.
Bottled water "Essentuki-4": indications for use
Mineral water extracted from a source in the resort town of Essentuki is recommended to drink for the following diagnoses:
ulcer (only uncomplicated form) of the stomach or duodenum;- for rehabilitation recovery after surgery for peptic ulcer of the duodenum or stomach;
- cholecystitis, not complicated by infections, without regular exacerbations and not at the stage of surgical intervention;
- gastritis, including chronic;
- hepatitis;
- any liver pathologies, including chronic ones;
- diseases of the biliary tract;
- colitis and enterocolitis, including chronic;
- angiocholitis of various origins, but in the absence of regular tendencies to exacerbations;
- postcholecystectomy syndrome;
- for the treatment of metabolic diseases: phosphaturia, oxaluria, diathesis;
- pancreatitis, including chronic;
- pathologies of the urinary tract, including chronic ones.
Differences in reception
Essentuki 4 and 17 are prescribed for decreased secretion and gastrointestinal diseases. Drinking warm water, about forty to fifty degrees, a quarter of an hour before meals will stimulate the secretion of stomach acid.
Essentuki 17 is prescribed to be taken in courses for 28-42 days. Can be heated for consumption to reduce the strong laxative effect. Drinking cold water is recommended to enhance peristalsis during constipation.
If mineral water is prescribed for chronic gastritis, accompanied by decreased secretion, then it should be taken in a glass 30 minutes before meals. If it is necessary to take it for irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, then it must be taken 90 minutes before eating, also 200 ml. It is recommended to take small sips.
Tip : you need to start with a small amount of water, 100 ml. Gradually, the volume of water you drink should be increased, bringing it to 250 ml at a time.
Essentuki 4 experts recommend taking a glass three times a day. Water should be drunk before meals, slowly, taking small sips. If indicated for gastrointestinal diseases, it should be drunk 10-20 minutes before meals. For peptic ulcers, water is also drunk 60-90 minutes before meals. If the secretion of gastric juice is normal, then drinking water 30-45 minutes before meals is allowed. The duration of treatment with this water is from 20 to 45 days.
You should know that Essentuki 4 is prescribed for gastritis with various acidities, including high acidity. And 17 is allowed to be taken only for gastritis with normal or increased acidity levels.
But there are also some similarities. Both waters are carbonated mineral waters. They are used to treat diseases of the cardiovascular system, prescribing baths with them to patients.
Basic properties of mineral water
What properties does Essentuki-4 water have? The use of this liquid for medicinal purposes makes it possible to dilute and remove mucus that forms in the gastrointestinal tract during inflammatory processes, as well as in the respiratory and urinary systems. This drink has alkalizing properties. With its regular use, you can quickly normalize the motor and secretory functioning of the digestive system without the use of any additional synthetic pharmaceutical drugs.
The presented mineral water has an irritating effect on the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, acts as a mild laxative for the intestinal system, and also significantly increases the motor activity of the stomach.
When drinking Essentuki-4 water, the contractile work of the gallbladder, as well as its pathways, increases, which helps stimulate the outflow of bile into the intestines.
Thanks to this drink, the production of enzymes increases, which significantly improves metabolism and increases the acidity of gastric juice.
Bottled water “Essentuki-4” contains sodium, calcium and magnesium cations, which play a major role in the life of the human body.
- Sodium is actively involved in the synthesis of water-salt metabolism. This element has a direct effect on metabolic processes in cells, as well as the system of regulation of body functions.
- Calcium helps reduce the permeability of cell membranes, has an anti-inflammatory effect, and also affects blood clotting.
- Magnesium is a regulatory element of neuromuscular excitability. This substance promotes carbohydrate and protein metabolism, and also affects enzymatic reactions.
How to take Essentuki mineral water externally
Due to its unique composition, Essentuki water is also beneficial for external use. For example, colds are excellently treated with mineral water. How to properly perform inhalations with Essentuki mineral water:
- make sure that there is no gas left in the mineral water;
- measure the exact amount of water (5 ml) and pour it into the nebulizer;
- cover with a towel and breathe in steam for 5-7 minutes.
Mineral water is also used in the fight against teenage inflammation of the sebaceous glands (acne). You just need to freeze the water in special containers, and then wipe your face with the resulting ice cubes as needed. Such procedures help reduce the number of inflamed areas on a teenager’s face.
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Impact on the human body
Now you know what the Essentuki-4 mineral drink is indicated for. We will look at how to drink medicinal water a little further. Before this, we should tell you that when it enters the stomach, it immediately has a pronounced diuretic effect. According to experts, the higher the mineralization of water, the faster it enters the intestines from the main digestive organ. Its diuretic properties also depend on this quality.
According to reviews, when it enters the intestines, a highly mineralized liquid can have a laxative effect.
Effect after use
Proper intake of water causes a restructuring of the pituitary-adrenal system, which promotes the growth of regulatory abilities. After completing the course, the therapeutic effect lasts for approximately six months.
It should be noted that medicinal waters should be used only as prescribed by a doctor. This drink can be used periodically as a regular drinking liquid, but only by healthy people. If a person has any serious illnesses, then use is carried out only under the strict supervision of a doctor.
The medicinal use of the presented water requires compliance with strict rules, which are based on scientific developments and research data. Thus, for a particular disease of the patient, the doctor must prescribe a safe daily dose, tell about the methods of administration in relation to the nutritional schedule, and also determine the duration of the course.
"Essentuki-4": how to drink correctly?
The temperature of the mineral water taken plays a decisive role in the regulation of the secretory and motor functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Thus, a cool drink (temperature about 16-18 degrees Celsius) significantly enhances the functioning of the digestive organs, which leads to a laxative effect. But warm waters (temperature about 30-40 degrees Celsius), on the contrary, significantly reduce secretory and motor activity. As a result of drinking such a drink, stool retention may occur, which is necessary for diarrhea.
It is recommended to take Essentuki-4 in an amount of 50-200 ml according to a specific schedule (depending on the purpose and the diagnosed disease).
The daily intake of this liquid should be 660-1200 ml. The duration of therapy is approximately 21-42 days. Experts recommend conducting such courses of treatment 2 or 3 times a year.
Drinking Essentuki 4 water during pregnancy
It is recommended to drink mineral water in small quantities during pregnancy. But don't try to prescribe a course for yourself. Consult your healthcare provider. Based on the tests, he will write out your diet.
In the first trimester, Essentuki 4 will help cope with toxicosis and also reduce attacks of nausea. But in the last trimester it is undesirable to drink such water, because it can cause heartburn.
It is much healthier to drink water two months before you are planning to conceive a child. Scientists have proven that women who take mineral water before conception have healthier babies.
