Mineral waters of Georgia

The healing properties of the world famous Georgian mineral water “Borjomi” are described in ancient epics. The sources of this miraculous water were discovered more than 1,500 years ago, and the name of the water was due to the Borjomi city of the same name.

"Borjomi" is a medicinal-table hydrocarbonate sodium mineral water of medium mineralization. Sources are located in the Borjomi Valley, in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region (in eastern Georgia).  Unlike many other similar mineral waters, “Borjomi” does not have time to cool underground and comes to the surface warm (38-41 degrees Celsius), “en route” undergoing natural filtration and enriched with 60 different minerals that make its composition unique. Mineral water treats the digestive system, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, bile ducts, kidneys and much more.

According to a study by Georgian historians, the mineral waters of the Borjomi Gorge were used from the 1st century until the end of the 16th century, but then they were forgotten and abandoned for many years. The source was again revived at the beginning of the 19th century thanks to the grenadiers of the Kherson Regiment, who found a source in the forest on the right bank of the Borjomi River. In 1850, the first Mineral Water Park was set up there, and in 1854 the construction of the first bottling plant began. The indisputable advantages of the resort and the water itself were also appreciated by the Russian emperor, who, by order of 1892-1895, built a Moorish-style villa in the Likani (on the territory of Borjomi), the Romanov Palace, which will be transformed into a museum after renovation. This unique balneological and climatic resort is located in eastern Georgia in the gorge, on the banks of the Kura, Borjomula and Gujareti rivers, at an altitude of almost 900 meters above sea level.

The unique mineral springs Nabeglavi in their healing properties are not inferior to the famous Borjomi mineral water. They are recommended for both balneology and drinking. 

Nabeglavi - medicinal-canteen, carbonic acid-bicarbonate sodium-calcium carbonated water. The source is located in the resort of the same name, in the Gubaseuli River Gorge in the Chokhataur District (Guria Region) at an altitude of 475 meters above sea level.

 

Experts say that the regular use of Nabeglavi as table water helps cleanse the body of harmful substances and enrich it with essential minerals.

The increased content of magnesium ion of water has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular and nervous systems. A lower chlorine content significantly increases the therapeutic effect of water, and an increased amount of sulfates is important in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Thanks to the unique complex of minerals that is part of Nabeglavi, mineral water perfectly cleanses the body. In addition, it enhances immunity and is effective in the prevention and treatment of diseases of the digestive system and metabolism, and also helps to eliminate toxins.

Sairme mineral waters have been known since ancient times, when deer hunters in the dense mountain forest discovered cold springs from the ground. It is from here that the name “Sairme” came from, which means “deer place” in Georgian. 

Sairme - natural canteens, medicinal-canteen and healing mineral waters that form in the deep zones of the earth's crust, where they are saturated with natural carbon dioxide and come to the surface in the form of natural ascending sources.

They are located in Baghdad district (in the west of Georgia), at an altitude of 950 meters above sea level, 55 kilometers from Kutaisi, in the territory of the resort of the same name.

Sources in the resort and the surrounding area come from several deposits and differ from each other in chemical composition and healing properties. 

In addition, the Sairme infrastructure was modernized. The resort also has a SPA center, which is equipped with the latest equipment of one of the leading German companies - "Kraft", which offers wellness treatments of any type.

"Bakuriani" - natural low-mineralized water, saturated with mineral complexes in the optimal amount. According to experts, this is the best water for preserving youth and beauty, as it regulates the body's water balance. Frequent use of this water activates the physiological state of a person. 

Sources of mineral water, not inferior in its healing qualities to Borjomi, are located in the resort town of Tsagveri, in eastern Georgia. Tsagveri is located a few kilometers from Bakuriani, Georgia’s famous climatic and balneotherapy resort. It is rather cool here in summer - the air temperature in July-August does not exceed 15 degrees, and winter is mild, snowy and sunny (in January to -7 degrees).

Bakuriani is characterized by a minimum concentration of calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium. Bakuriani contains a small amount of fluorine and iodine ions.

It is recommended for use in baby food, as it is the only Georgian water that has received the sanitary and hygienic certificate of the G. Natadze Institute. Its unique composition is the best for people leading an active lifestyle.

Lugela healing water is unique not only in Georgia, but throughout the world. This is calcium chloride 9% mineral water, clear, odorless, with a slightly bitter taste, which does not freeze even at the lowest possible temperature.

Sources of Lugela mineral waters are located in the Chkhorotsku region near the village of Mukhuri (Western Georgia) in the resort of the same name. This is a healing chloride-calcium water that treats diseases of the skeletal system and joints, allergies, jade, stomatitis, bleeding and so on.

Mineral water "Lugela" began to be bottled for the pharmacy chain in 1946. Lugela toothpaste is prepared from it, and is also widely used in cosmetology.

Mineral water "Zvare" rich in iodine is used to treat the digestive system, chronic gastritis, pancreatitis, liver and biliary tract disease, metabolic disorders and to balance acidity. Water intake is recommended for prevention.

The deposit is located in Imereti (Western Georgia), at an altitude of 800 m above sea level, in the territory of the resort of the same name.

“Zvara”, like many other healing sources of Georgia, was discovered thanks to smart animals. According to legend, since ancient times, small puddles and a small lake appeared on the territory of the mineral water deposit, to which animals and cattle eagerly fell.

The population became interested in the properties of water breaking through the ground, and studies have revealed its uniqueness.

The first well was drilled in 1934, and two years later the foundation was laid for the bottling of Zvare mineral water.

“Living water” - this is the name of the thermal radon mineral waters that the Tskhaltubo resort is famous for, located seven kilometers from Kutaisi, at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level.

This balneological resort of world significance, which was known back in the 7th-9th centuries. Biologically active trace elements were found in the mineral springs of the resort: iodine, bromine, manganese, lithium, boron, zinc, strontium, copper, which play an important role in the life of the body.

The physical and chemical properties of water in Tskaltubo are unique - from the sources it is warm (35 degrees), light, clean and odorless water flows directly into the bathtubs, without preliminary heating.

Mineral springs of the resort were mainly used for bathing and inhalation, but in recent years, natural radon waters have been increasingly used for drinking treatment.

Radon therapy is used for diseases of the cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, digestive organs, central and peripheral nervous systems, skin diseases, gynecological diseases, metabolic disorders.

It gave good results in the treatment of a number of diseases - spinal osteochondrosis, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, deforming osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, some forms of infertility, diabetes, thyroid disease, obesity and others. Radonoprophylaxis involves the annual use of a course of radonotherapy in order to improve the overall health, increase anti-infection and anti-tumor immunity. The local karst caves with their microclimate, which have a positive effect on patients with bronchial asthma, angina pectoris, hypertension, chronic pneumonia and neurosis, are also therapeutic here.

 

At one time, the leader of the Soviet people, Joseph Stalin, periodically visited Tskhaltubo for treatment and rest. In Tskhaltubo there is a unique Museum of medical crutches and sticks. Many patients having undergone a course of treatment (25-30 baths) left improvised means that became unnecessary.

To date, the resort area is being updated - medical and spa tourism will be developed on the spot, children's entertainment centers and water attractions will be built, shopping centers, restaurants and tropical gardens will be opened.

In the mineral springs of the village of Shovi (Racha region), which is considered the highest mountain resort of Georgia (1600 meters), there is healing water of several types.

"Darasuni" - low-mineralized bicarbonate calcium water. It tastes soft and pleasant, so it is suitable for daily use as table water. There are 2 types of Sairme-Tersinki water - sodium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate, it is used strictly for medical reasons. Borjomi-Utsera water refers to sodium bicarbonate and has the highest salinity.

Shovi mineral waters treat diseases of the respiratory organs, nervous system and digestive tract. The resort has sanatoriums, rest homes and SPA salons, and recently a 4-star Sunset Shovi hotel has been built here.

The resort of Shovi appeared thanks to the doctor Shamsha Lezhava, who was born in the Georgian village of Tskadisi, and received his medical education in Vienna in 1905-1910. After graduation, the doctor visited the famous European resorts of Davos, Baden, Apanda, Valensee and then returned to his native Georgia to create a resort in his homeland that is in no way inferior to the European ones.

Unique natural medicinal-table water, saturated with living minerals, contains a mineral-ionic complex to a moderate degree. Its special characteristic is the unique ratio of hydrocarbonates, magnesium and calcium. Likani is richly saturated with natural gas, therefore it perfectly quenches thirst.

Carbon dioxide helps lift mineral water from a depth of 1,500 meters and gives it a unique, light taste. Sources are located in the Borjomi valley at an altitude of 810 meters above sea level, next to the resort of the same name.

The Mitarbi mineral water deposit is located near the village of Patara Mitarbi in the Borjomi region, in the gorge of the Mitarbitskali river. This water is regularly used in the Kechkhobi boarding house (Tsagveri), and it is bottled by Borzhomsky Plant No. 1.

 

Mineral water is used to treat the following diseases: with chronic gastritis, chronic colitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, chronic diseases of the biliary and urinary tract, metabolic disorders, chronic pancreatitis.

Fresh water with a very low salinity, the chemical composition of which is dominated by bicarbonate and calcium, which are very beneficial for the body. It is rich in natural oxygen and has an unusual mild flavor.

Bakhmaro’s water source is located 1.5 kilometers from the plant and water is delivered to the plant through a pipeline, where it goes through several stages of filtration and at the same time, its initial chemical composition does not change.

Natural underground water, which is rich in all necessary elements.

This clear and tasty water is born in the mountains - on the southern slopes of the central part of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range at an altitude of 1700 meters above sea level.