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https://doi.org/10.17794/rgn.2026.2.14
HYDROGEOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THERMAL SPRINGS FOR NATURAL THERAPEUTIC USES IN MEDICAL GEOLOGY AT THE CIWIDEY AREA, WEST JAVA, INDONESIA
Rizka Maria
orcid.org/0000-0002-5659-7657
; Jl. Sangkuriang, Dago, Bandung (Research Center for Geological Resources, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
*
Heri Nurohman
orcid.org/0000-0002-3089-512X
; Jl. Sangkuriang, Dago, Bandung (Research Center for Geological Resources, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
Hilda Lestiana
orcid.org/0000-0002-2039-5439
; Jl. Sangkuriang, Dago, Bandung (Research Center for Geological Resources, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
Riostantieka Mayandari Shoedarto
; Jl. Sangkuriang, Dago, Bandung (Research Center for Geological Resources, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
Eki Naidania Dida
; Jl. Sangkuriang, Dago, Bandung (Research Center for Geological Resources, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
Jakah Jakah
; Jl. Sangkuriang, Dago, Bandung (Research Center for Geological Resources, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
Ernowo Ernowo
; Jl. Sangkuriang, Dago, Bandung (Research Center for Geological Resources, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
Yudi Rahayudin
; Jl. Sudirman, Bandung (Polytechnic of Energy and Mining, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bandung 40211) Indonesia
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
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.
Ključne riječi
thermal springs; hydrogeochemical; therapeutic; medical geology; geothermal
Hrčak ID:
345699
URI
Datum izdavanja:
13.3.2026.
Posjeta: 286 *