WILDUNGEN

WILDUNGEN (Wildungen), a balneological resort in Germany, in the Waldeck republic, at 300 m above sea level. It is situated among mountains up to 600 m in height, covered with oak and pine forests. It is protected from northern and western winds. Annual precipitation is 590 mm, average summer temperature is 16.4°C. It is widely known for its springs, which belong to the alkaline-earth, carbonated category and are used both for internal application and for baths. The most popular are the Yelensky Spring (temperature 11.5°C) and the Georg-Victor Spring (temperature 10.4°C), which are successfully used mainly: a) for diseases of the urinary tract—catarrhs of the renal pelvis, bladder, calculous pyelitis, and cystitis; b) for diseases of metabolism—phosphoric acid diathesis, gout, uric acid and oxalic acid diatheses (especially forms accompanied by diseases of the urinary tract and kidneys). The Yelensky Spring is also recommended for diabetes. The iron spring of Wildungen is used for secondary anemias and chlorosis. Among the indications for treatment in Wildungen are also catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract. Water from the two main springs is exported (in 1909—1,640,000 bottles). The resort is well-equipped and richly provided with therapeutic balneological and physiotherapy institutions (terrenkur). The attendance at the resort is significant (in 1926—16,225 people). Season: April 1 to October 31. i fit v* ^v^

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