FERDINAND'S SPRING
the power of natural silicon
Silicon is an essential mineral for our body. It acts as a binder for collagen fibers, the basic building block of bones, cartilage, skin, hair and nails. Silicon is important for:
Bone and joint health:
Silicon supports the flexibility and strength of bones, helps prevent osteoporosis and improves the condition of the joints.
Skin, hair and nail health:
It improves the elasticity and firmness of the skin, promotes the growth of healthy hair and nails and slows down the aging process of the skin.
Vascular and heart health:
It helps maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and supports a healthy heart.
Immunity:
Silicon plays an important role in the immune system and helps the body resist infections.
Benefits of drinking Ferdinand's spring:
Natural silicon content:
The water contains a high content of silicic acid in an easily absorbable form.
Healthy bones, joints, hair and nails:
Regular consumption supports the strength and elasticity of these tissues.
Healthy skin:
Improves skin hydration and elasticity, slows down the aging process.
Healthy blood vessels and heart:
It helps keep blood vessels flexible and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Strengthening immunity:
It contributes to the overall strengthening of the immune system.
Pleasant taste:
Ferdinandův pramen it has a fresh and refreshing taste.
Ferdinandův pramen – silicon for your health.
The power of natural mineral silicon
Lack of silicon can manifest itself:
- With weak and brittle hair and nails
- Dry and cracked skin
- Joint pains
- Increased susceptibility to infections
Replenishment of silicon through diet can be challenging, common foods contain relatively little of it.
Ferdinandův pramen It is therefore excellent for replenishing natural silicon. By drinking it regularly, you can easily replenish your reserves of this important mineral.
One liter covers the recommended daily dose of silicon, which is 20 - 40 mg.
FERDINAND'S SPRING from Mariánské Lázně
Ferdinandův pramen VI has been considered an exceptionally tasty and fresh spring of the spa town of Mariánské Lázně for a hundred years (member Great Spa Towns in Europe). It is naturally sparkling due to dissolved carbon dioxide and is slightly mineralized. Therefore, it is suitable for an all-day drinking regime, digestion support and natural hydration.
From the point of view of balneology, this is a natural, weakly mineralized spring of the chemical type HCO3, Cl, SO4 – Na, Ca, Mg with an increased content of silicic acid managed by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic as proceeds from a natural medicinal source.
The spring is located directly on the colonnade of the same name. It was drilled and captured here in 1922 as one of the springs of the expansion of the original Ferdinand spring system with a view to obtaining a source with low mineralization and a high carbon dioxide content.
Analysis
FERDINAND'S SPRING
The analysis of the "Ferdinand VI" well was carried out by RLPLZ Karlovy Vary
16. 9. 2019
Professional supervision of resource extraction www.aquaenviro.cz
The history of Ferdinand Spring
Centuries later, it was named "Ferdinand's" in honor of King Ferdinand I, who had the springs investigated for the first time. Taking the Ferdinand Spring has a centuries-old history, the key year for this particular spring is 1922, when a hydrogeologist Benno Winter carried out a complete overhaul of the sump and built several new wells. Their goal was to increase the yield of the source of gas-rich water for carbonic baths and for drinking cures on the colonnades.
2022 – start of bottling in the new bottling plant
Centenary anniversary of the spring Ferdinand IV. After completing the production technologies and the necessary preparations, the bottling of the natural healing source began.Ferdinandův pramen IV." under the name "Ferdinand's Spring of Mariánskolazaň". The first phase involves bottling into 500 ml and 1500 ml PET bottles.
2017 – reconstruction of the bottling plant near the colonnade
The goal of the project was the reconstruction of a brownfield in Mariánské Lázně in order to restore the operation of the traditional bottling plant of the spa springs. The project was divided into the reconstruction of the art nouveau building (the object of the former saltworks with subsequent use as an administrative background), and the reconstruction of the former production hall added to the saltworks building in the 50s. The project is important not only for the development of the BHMW company's production, but also for the city of Mariánské Lázně, as the dilapidated building degraded the entire location. The reconstruction was awarded the prize for the best
1922 – capture of the spring Ferdinand IV
In 1922–1926, new boreholes were drilled by Dr. Benno Winter. Other sources were captured: Ferdinand VII and VIII. The Ferdinand VI spring, which differs from the others in its very low concentration of solid components and mainly iron (only 2 mg per liter, while the others around 12 mg), gives ideal table mineral water due to the high content of absorbed CO2. All springs (except Ferdinand I and VI) are used to prepare carbonated baths. More info.
1913 - ocean liner "Marienbad"
The ship Marienbad (Marianske Lazne in Czech) was an ocean liner named after the spa town of Marianske Lazne. She was 137,9 m long, 17,1 m wide and had a displacement of 8448 GRT. It was operated by Österreichische Lloyd. The interiors of the steamer were decorated with scenes from Mariánské Lázně, and the city's coat of arms was on the flag.
1904 – new equipment for pumping the Ferdinand spring
Abbot Helmer has a new pumping device added to Ferdinand's spring, greatly increasing the yield from the source.
1903 – Hygienic and balneological institute
As the first and only one in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, the Municipal Institute of Hygiene and Balneology was established in Mariánské Lázně in 1903. Dr. Karl Zörkendörfer becomes the director.
1898 – railway to Karlovy Vary
The connection of Mariánské Lázně and Karlovy Vary greatly increased tourist traffic in both directions. The number of visitors exceeded 1898 per season in 20. Since 000, it has never dropped below 1907 visitors.
1890 – the construction of the municipal saltworks is completed
In 1891, the production of Glauber's salt was moved from the side part of the Ferdinand Spring colonnade to the newly built city saltworks. Chemist Ludwif Redtenbacher becomes its director.
1872 – railway and 10 spa guests
The opening of the picturesque Pilsen-Cheb railway through Mariánské Lázně brought a sharp increase in visitors. Their number soon exceeded 10. The railway made spas accessible to the middle classes and brought about a massive expansion of trade. The connection of the scenic railway to Karlovy Vary through the wild valleys of the Slavkovský Forest took place later, in 000.
1871 – production of Glauber's salt on the colonnade of the Ferdinand spring
The evaporation of the Ferdinand spring to obtain Glauber's salt was moved to the side of the colonnade of the Ferdinand spring. A tall brick chimney was added to the building. Pumping of the Ferdinand spring to the spa houses was started.
1869 – successful introduction of the spring to the colonnade
In the years 1850-1860, attempts were made to bring water from this spring to the colonnade and to the Karolina spring pavilion, but the height difference of 43 meters was great. This was only achieved in 1869 due to the influence of Abbot Max Libsch, elected in 1867.
1866 – the Ferdinand spring protection zone
The war year 1866 brought the ceremonial declaration of Mariánské Lázně as a city with its own coat of arms. The city was ordered to take care of the army. In December of the same year, the governorship declared a protection zone around the spa springs. The colonnade of Ferdinand's Spring was transferred to the administration of the municipality of Úšovice.
1860 – start of salt extraction from the Ferdinand spring
In one of the buildings of Staré Lázně, the production of spring salt from Ferdinand's Spring began. The composition was primarily Glauber's salt.
1830 – Bílin balneologists in Mariánské Lázně
Due to the extraordinary public interest in the healing springs and the rapid construction in Mariánské Lázně, the Prague government asked the Bílina balneologist Reuss and Steinmann for a detailed physical, chemical and medical analysis of the springs.
1826 – construction of the colonnade Ferdinandův pramen
Abbot Reitenberger had a classicist colonnade built above the spring in 1826 instead of the old wooden shed. Today, this colonnade is a beautiful architectural monument that gently blends into the environment of the spa parks.
1821 – Prof. JJ Steinmann investigates Ferdinandův pramen
Professor Josef Jan Steinmann publishes the result of his investigation in the book "Physically chemical investigation of Ferdinand's Spring in Mariánské Lázně" with an appendix on its healing powers by JV Krombholz.
1818 – announcement of the opening of the spa
Count Filip František Kolovrat, governor of the Kingdom of Bohemia, decides on November 6, 1818 to declare Mariánské Lázně an open spa. In this year, a pillared hall above the Křížová pramen is also built.
1817 – Prince Lobkowicz recommends gardener V. Skalník
In 1817, Prince Anton Isidor Lobkowicz was treated in Mariánské Lázně. He recommended the professional gardener Václav Skalník for the further development of the spa and parks, among whose first works was the improvement of the spa park at Lobkowiczská Bílinská kyselka. Skalník then breathed in Mariánské Lázní its unique atmosphere, important for the entire healing effect of the place. JW Goethe also appreciated and popularized his work. Václav Skalník then became the mayor of Mariánské Lázně for 19 years.
1788 – Name "Marianske Lázně"
In the descriptions of the Kingdom of Bohemia by Jaroslav Schaller, the name MARIENBAD (Marianske Lazne) appears for the first time. The name of the spa is derived from the third local spring, the so-called "Marian". It got its name from the image of the Virgin Mary attached to a tree in front of the spring. The name "Marienbad" originally bore a small log house with four bathrooms. This name became the official name of the settlement later, in 1808.
1679 - Acidulae Auschowitzens
The Czech chronicler Bohuslav Balbín in his work "Miscellanea historice regni Bohemica" publishes a report on the Úšovice kyselky.
1609 – the first medical prescription
Tepelsky abbot Andreas Ebersbach is trying to use the springs for healing. He summons the city's dyzikjus Horní Slavkov, Dr. Michael Raudenia. Raudenius researched acids and in 1609 prescribed the first spa treatment. The patient was Jáchym Libštejnský, a free man from Kolovrat.
1528 – King Ferdinand I has the spring investigated
On April 28, 1528, a letter from King Ferdinand I to Tepelsky abbot Anton, recommending sending samples of the found spring to Prague, is dated. The intention was to prove whether the spring could be a source of common salt (NaCl), which was in short supply in the Kingdom of Bohemia.
Discovery of the spring
Like the other colonnades in Mariánské Lázně, this one was created at the instigation of the abbot of the monastery in Teplá in 1827.