Hydrogeochemical properties of thermal springs for natural therapeutic uses in medical geology at the Ciwidey area, West Java, Indonesia.

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Title: Hydrogeochemical properties of thermal springs for natural therapeutic uses in medical geology at the Ciwidey area, West Java, Indonesia.
Alternate Title: Hidrogeokemijske značajke termalnih izvora za prirodnu terapijsku upotrebu u medicinskoj geologiji na području Ciwidey, Zapadna Java, Indonezija.
Authors: Maria, Rizka1 rizk002@brin.go.id, Nurohman, Heri1, Lestiana, Hilda1, Shoedarto, Riostantieka Mayandari1, Dida, Eki Naidania1, Jakah, Jakah1, Ernowo, Ernowo1, Rahayudin, Yudi2
Source: Rudarsko-Geološko-Naftni Zbornik. 2026, Vol. 41 Issue 2, p197-211. 15p.
Subject Terms: *Hot springs, *Water chemistry, *Indonesians, *Geology, *Physiographic provinces, *Naturopathy
Geographic Terms: Indonesia, Jawa Barat (Indonesia)
Abstract (English): The thermal springs in the Ciwidey region of Indonesia exhibit significant geological heritage and represent significant potential for natural therapeutic applications in medical geology. This study is for assessing hydrogeochemical characteristics of multiple thermal springs in the Ciwidey region and determine their appropriateness for natural therapeutic uses in medical geology. This research examines the hydrogeochemical characteristics of 13 thermal springs in Ciwidey using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS; AA-7000 SHIMADZU), classifying them into three distinct categories based on dominant chemical signatures: Sodium Chloride (Na-Cl), Calcium Sulphate (Ca-SO4), and Sodium Bicarbonate (Na-HCO3). Every hydrogeochemical type has unique therapeutic properties linked with their geochemical origin deep geothermal reservoirs, gypsum-rich lithology, or carbonate interactions. The analytical model established from this study identifies specific zones for potential therapeutic use: Na-Cl type waters (e.g. sites P2, P6, P10, P20) promote muscular relaxation and skin relief; Ca-SO4 type springs (sites P3-P13) improve bone and joint health; and Na-HCO3 type waters (P9, P14) aid in pH regulation and alleviate digestive and dermatological issues. The present research findings reveal essential insights into the therapeutic potential of Ciwidey's springs and emphasize the significance of sitespecific assessments in medical geology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Croatian): Termalni izvori u regiji Ciwidey u Indoneziji odražavaju bogato geološko nasljeđe i pružaju velike mogućnosti za prirodne terapijske primjene u medicinskoj geologiji. Cilj je ovoga istraživanja procijeniti hidrogeokemijske značajke nekoliko termalnih izvora u regiji Ciwidey i odrediti prikladnost za prirodnu terapijsku primjenu u medicinskoj geologiji. U okviru ove studije istražene su hidrogeokemijske značajke 13 termalnih izvora u regiji Ciwidey korištenjem atomske apsorpcijske spektrometrije (AAS; AA-7000 SHIMADZU), klasificirajući ih u tri različita tipa termalnih izvora na temelju dominantnih kemijskih značajki: natrijsko-kloridni (Na-Cl), kalcijsko-sulfatni (Ca-SO4) i natrijsko-bikarbonatni (Na-HCO3). Svaki hidrogeokemijski tip ima jedinstvena terapijska svojstva povezana s geokemijskim podrijetlom, dubokim geotermalnim vodonosnicima, litologijom bogatom gipsom ili interakcijama karbonatnih stijena. Analitički model uspostavljen u okviru ove studije identificirao je specifične zone za potencijalnu terapijsku primjenu: vode tipa Na-Cl (npr. lokacije P2, P6, P10, P20) potiču opuštanje mišića i regeneraciju kože; vode tipa Ca-SO4 (lokacije P3 - P13) poboljšavaju zdravlje kostiju i zglobova; a vode tipa Na-HCO3 (P9, P14) pomažu u regulaciji pH vrijednosti i ublažavanju probavnih te dermatoloških problema. Rezultati ovoga istraživanja otkrivaju bitne uvide u terapeutski potencijal termalnih izvora u regiji Ciwidey i naglašavaju važnost procjene lokalnih specifičnih značajki u medicinskoj geologiji. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Database: Energy & Power Source
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Abstract:The thermal springs in the Ciwidey region of Indonesia exhibit significant geological heritage and represent significant potential for natural therapeutic applications in medical geology. This study is for assessing hydrogeochemical characteristics of multiple thermal springs in the Ciwidey region and determine their appropriateness for natural therapeutic uses in medical geology. This research examines the hydrogeochemical characteristics of 13 thermal springs in Ciwidey using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS; AA-7000 SHIMADZU), classifying them into three distinct categories based on dominant chemical signatures: Sodium Chloride (Na-Cl), Calcium Sulphate (Ca-SO4), and Sodium Bicarbonate (Na-HCO3). Every hydrogeochemical type has unique therapeutic properties linked with their geochemical origin deep geothermal reservoirs, gypsum-rich lithology, or carbonate interactions. The analytical model established from this study identifies specific zones for potential therapeutic use: Na-Cl type waters (e.g. sites P2, P6, P10, P20) promote muscular relaxation and skin relief; Ca-SO4 type springs (sites P3-P13) improve bone and joint health; and Na-HCO3 type waters (P9, P14) aid in pH regulation and alleviate digestive and dermatological issues. The present research findings reveal essential insights into the therapeutic potential of Ciwidey's springs and emphasize the significance of sitespecific assessments in medical geology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:03534529
DOI:10.17794/rgn.2026.2.14