The territory of Mongolia is rather poorly developed by tourists, but this southeastern neighbor of Russia is of some interest even for novice travelers. We are talking about non-traditional methods of treatment in Mongolia for a number of diseases that can be defeated with folk remedies and in a short time.
Important rules
There are no international medical insurance in the country, and therefore it makes no sense to buy a travel policy. All emergency assistance will be provided to those in need free of charge, and further treatment in Mongolia will have to be paid out of pocket. In order to protect yourself from infections occurring on the territory of the state, it is best to conduct a vaccination course in advance. The list of necessary vaccinations can be clarified in the centers of state sanitary and epidemiological supervision.
Methods and achievements
Some unique methods of treatment in Mongolia are at least three thousand years old, and their effectiveness has been tested by more than one generation of local residents:
- Manual therapy allows you to get rid of problems with the musculoskeletal system, treats sprains, and recovers from neglected sports injuries.
- Herbal medicine uses herbs and eliminates dangerous ailments without the side effects that are inherent in strong pharmacological drugs.
- Kumis treatment is the most traditional method of therapy for Mongolian nomads. The beneficial properties of mare's milk are used to get rid of pulmonary diseases, strengthen bones and vascular walls.
- Acupuncture is always present in the arsenal of oriental healers, and Mongolia is no exception. Special points on the human body open energy channels for communication with internal organs. Exposure to them with special thin and long needles allows you to treat not only insomnia or depression, but also rheumatism, arthritis and sciatica.
- In many ways similar to acupuncture, the method of moxibustion with smoldering bundles of healing Tibetan herbs. It also affects the active points on the body.
Issue price
A course of treatment in Mongolia is relatively inexpensive for a European. Ten days in a clinic in the capital will cost around $ 500. Accommodation and meals during the procedure will also not require serious expenses, and the most expensive travel item will be the flight to Ulaanbaatar.
