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Throughout the region of Mazandaran, especially in the mountainous areas are umpteen springs which have been recognized and being utilized. Some of these have such a powerful output of water that they resemble rivers; whereas some others can be used for therapeutic purposes. The names of the most important springs along with thermal springs are given below: The Jennat Roodbar region, Eshkurat, Do Hezar, Seh Hezar, Kelar Dasht, Balladeh, Kojur, Lar, Larijan, Galugah, Alla Dasht, Savad Kooh, Kiasar, the forests of Neka and Behshahr, the Sa'adin Spring, Chanusar, Golgollehsar, Haft Khal,Vaski, Kasru, Mian Khooni, Fak Cheshm, Shams Rood, Rokhn Dasht, Yencheh Khajeh, Tarkhoon and Aalivaq in the townships of Behshahr, Sary and Amol; the springs of Haft Khooni, Heli Kotab, Aiyor Kati, Shahrband, Qalleh Cheshmeh, Cheshmeh Shahrak, Roodaq, Aspeh-Ou, and Darukeh in the townships of Chaloos and Noshahr; Cheshmeh -e-Sar Cheshmeh, etc. in the townships of Tonekabon and Ramsar. On the slopes of the central ranges of the Alborz Mountains and in the dormant peak of Damavand there are a number of thermal springs gushing out from various parts of this vicinity. Some of these are effective in the treatment of joint and bone aches, and some for skin diseases and gastro-intestinal disturbances. Ab Esk (Larijan) Thermal Springs, Amol The said is located in a village by the same name in the district of Larijan. Surrounding this spring are limestone deposits which through the passage of time turn into marble. The water from this spring is useful in the treatment of chronic wounds, and skin diseases. Amoloo Mineral Water Spring, Amol The water from this spring can be used for drinking purposes, and is useful in treating gastro-intestinal disorders. The same can be used for skin diseases also. Being close to the Haraz River this vicinity has a beautiful landscape. Ramsar Thermal Springs, Ramsar These thermal springs are comprised of a series of gaseous and sulfur springs, and are in regions such as Jawaher Deh, Kotalum, and Sa'dat Mahaleh, in the city of Ramsar. The aggregate of hotels, municipality buildings and private quarters have erected swimming pools, showers and baths to cater to the needs of visitors and the inhabitants of the city. Rineh Thermal Springs, Amol This thermal spring is near the Rineh village (Larijan). Its water is used in the treatment of joint disorders, skin diseases and infections. Other Springs and Water Treatment Centers, Mazandaran These are the followings: The Larijan thermal spring in the skirts of the Damavand Mountain, the Istarabaku Mineral Water Spring between Larijan and the village of Baijan, the Ab Ahan thermal spring or (Ab Farangi) in the upper village of Ab Esk Larijan. |
