Léčebné Lázně Mariánské Lázně, a. s. - Mariánské Lázně

However, for a long time the springs were inaccessible, surrounded by swamps and deep forests. Doctor Josef Jan Nehr was responsible for the origin of the spa place. He advocated the use of the springs for the medical purposes in the 18th century. His efforts saw success and in 1818 Mariánské Lázně was declared a public spa place and it soon became a very popular and much sought-after place.

The amount of water prescribed for a drinking cure is usually 1,5 - 2 litres per day. The mineral springs are also used for inhalations and mineral baths.

Cross Spring | Ferdinand Spring | Rudolph Spring | Forest Spring | Ambrose Spring | Caroline Spring

The name Cross Spring is derived from a wooden cross, which was put near the spring.

This spring is one of the oldest and most used. Regarding its therapeutic effects, it is primarily used in the treatment of diseases of the digestive tract (illnesses of the stomach, the intestines, the gall bladder, the liver and the pancreas), of metabolic disorders (obesity, gout, diabetes mellitus) and allergies related to digestion disorders. The sulphate content in the water produces a laxative effect.

This spring is sulphate-bicarbonate-natrium ferruginous acid water with a higher amount of meta-siliceous acid. It used to be called Glauber’s or salinic. The presence of sulphates in the water has a laxative effect, especially after drinking more than ¾ l per day.

Ferdinand Spring is situated in the centre of Úšovice and belongs to the same category of springs as Cross Spring, even if it has more minerals.

Ferdinand Spring consists of seven out-springs, of which Ferdinand I is accessible for drinking cures. Its composition corresponds with that of Cross Spring; but the mineral content is somewhat higher. A large amount of water from Ferdinand Springs is bottled and marketed as table water under the brand name of Excelsior.

Rudolph Spring lies 350 m southeast of the Ferdinand Spring colonnade, and it received its name from the crowned prince and heir to the throne Franz Josef I. - Rudolph.

Due to its diuretic effect, it is used to treat diseases of the kidneys and of the urinary tract. A characteristic of the spring water is the high content of calcium (the calcium to magnesium ratio being 5:4). Therefore, a drinking cure is recommended as a supplementary therapy in the treatment of osteoporosis. Its distinctive anti-inflammatory effects make it conducive to treating urethritis.

Forest Spring runs out in a northern part of the town, and composition is greatly different to other springs.

This spring water is used for drinking cures and for inhalation. It is used to cure diseases of the upper respiratory tract and of the gastro-intestinal tract. It is also suitable for curing some urological diseases, such as uric-acid stones, since the water strongly alkalises the acid.

Ambrose Spring was named after an abbot at the Tepla monastery - Ambrose.

Ambrose Spring consists of three out-springs, all of a similar chemical composition. The waters are ferrous acidulous and have a low mineral content. Due to their high ferric content, they are used to cure certain forms of anaemia and its diuretic effects make it useful in treating some urinary tract diseases, in particular lithiasis. Ambrose Spring rises near the hotel Centrální Lázně.

Caroline Spring was originally called ‘New’ and people used to drink its waters directly from the outflow.

After reconstruction of water pipes, this spring was re-sourced at the Rudolph’s Spring colonnade. Due to its higher content of magnesium (calcium to magnesium content ratio being 2:5), Caroline Spring water is used to treat urological diseases and kidney stones, since the magnesium contained in the water prevents the generation of these concretions.