 The parts if the body to be treated are covered with permeable fleece packs containing peat.According to requirement either the whole or parts of the body are then wrapped and subjected to a 50 minute cleansing procedure.The cure is said to help with rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, all wear symptoms of the joints and the spine, chronic arthritis, the symptoms following broken bones and all over-tension of the muscles.