[Peloid therapy: the theoretical and practical aspects, problems and prospects of its development].

The present literature review contains the data on the history of peloid therapy, current concepts of the mechanisms of its action, and up-to-date methods of peloid applications. Special emphasis is laid on the lack of relevant information concerning selected aspects of peloid therapy, debatable views of its application and mechanisms of action. The review is concluded by the discussion of the prospects for further research and practical use of peloid therapy.