Naftalan City
Naftalan city is a well-known petroleum spa resort, the center of medical tourism in Azerbaijan. There is a unique naftalan oil in Naftalan that has no analogues in the world. It is also a viscous liquid with distinguished black-brown and brown color and a specific odor. The uniqueness and high efficiency of naftalan oil confirmed by numerous scientific studies. And more than 100 years of experience in treatment of various diseases.
As a resort Naftalan known since 1926, when there appeared specialized recreational and health places around the field. Patients from all over the Soviet Union came here. Today Naftalan is also a modern center of leisure and health. Organically combining the natural factors, achievements of resort medicine, European comfort, Azerbaijani hospitality and affordable prices on tours.
As a part of a large state program of Naftalan’s recovery there were four sanatoriums of European standards built there. And three more are in the process of construction. Among the known objects are: medical-prophylactic center Chinar Hotel & Spa, health center “Naftalan”, sanatorium “Gashalty” and others.
Thick blood of the earth” – the so- called naphthalene in the Caucasus. More than 100 years have passed since the beginning of the study and application of therapeutic properties naftalan . Its efficacy in various diseases confirmed by the results of more than 1,600 scientific papers and monographs , including 270 theses.
Naftalan oil absorbed through the skin, has a positive effect on capillary blood flow , improves circulation in small blood vessels. It dilates blood vessels , reduces blood clotting, increased activity fementativ processes , stimulates all body functions. It has antimicrobial activity. 
Naftalan has main active principle. Naphthenic hydrocarbons, which have anti-inflammatory , analgesic, vasodilatory , anti-allergic , stimulating trophic functions that increase the intensity of metabolic processes , stimulates the processes of spermatogenesis , accelerates ovulation and oogenesis.
Research by: Ulduz Tourism
