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As the only healing naphthalene oil field in the world, Naftalan is a unique resort town of international importance. The oil found here is rare and naphthenic and while it looks similar to conventional industrial oils, its unique chemical composition affords it exceptional therapeutic qualities.
Naftalan oil possesses anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antihistamine and vasodilator properties, meaning it can be used to treat over 70 diseases.
INTERESTING FACT #2Naftalan oil has been used medically since at least the 12th century but only on an industrial scale since the late 19th century after a German chemist developed a healing cream from it that was sold commercially.
Naftalan is a resort named after a rare type of oil famous for its healing properties.... More
Naftalan,
Western route
For nearly a century the resort town of Naftalan has been attracting sufferers of all... More
Naftalan,
Western route
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