CISARSKE LAZNE (IMPERIAL SPA)

The dawn of the city of Teplice is linked to its mineral springs. Knowledge of healing springs in the Teplice valley dates back approximately 2000 years, which is documented by archaeological findings of Roman coins in the Pravřídlo (Primary Hot Spring) and 2000-year old Celtic coins and jewellery in the Giant Spring near Duchov. The Antique tradition of giving thanks to the healing power of mineral springs by throwing coins or other gifts into the spring has proven that the Teplice springs are among the longest known and intensively utilised springs in Central Europe. 

Historical knowledge of the early Middle Ages mentions Slavonic settlements in the area and foundation of the Benedictine Monastery of St. John the Baptist, initiated by Queen Judith.In the centuries that followed, the use of the Teplice Spa increased and the City grew hand in hand.

The 16th century with its great development of balneology is an important period for Teplice. The first spa houses are established near the Pravřídlo (Primary Hot Spring), distinguished guests arrive with numerous convoys and life in the spa is freshened by a lively social and cultural spirit. Teplice goes through an economic boom and transforms from a sleepy town into a centre with an exceptional clientele.

The main treatment source are thermal springs, rising from porphyry layers. The source of the Teplice thermal mineral waters is characterised as natural, slightly mineralised, hydrocarbonate-sulphate-sodium type with a high level of fluoride and a slight trace of radon. The thermal springs “Pravřídlo” (Primary Hot Spring) and "Hynie" Spring are used for spa purposes. The thermal water has a temperature of 39-44°C (102°-111.5° Fahrenheit).

In all spa houses, the springs are used mainly for treatment of locomotive organs and vascular diseases. Based on medicine and balneology, treatment of post-traumatic conditions and treatment of children with hypokinesia as a consequence of injury to the central nervous system has brought good results. Occupational diseases caused by vibration are also treated successfully.

A Brief Description of the Dieseases Treated
Diseases of the locomotive organs
Diseases of the locomotive organs of an inflammatory and degenerative and nature; muscle, ligament and fascia diseases, post-traumatic and post-operative conditions of the locomotive organs, congenital orthopaedic defects, scoliosis, juvenile and chronic arthritis.

Vascular Diseases
Peripheral arterial diseases, conditions following phlebitis and chronic lymphatic oedema, conditions following reconstructive vascular operations, occupational vasoneurosis and hypertension diseases of the 1st to 3rd degree.

Nervous Disorders
Conditions following cerebral incidences, conditions following spine or brain surgery, disseminated sclerosis, congenital paralysis, polio, hypokinesia following injury to the central nervous system, muscular diseases.

Mental Disorders
Psychoses in remission and neurological disorders.