The truth about the rumor of underground water curing diseases in the mountains of Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - People in Huu Lap commune, Ky Son mountainous district, believe that the commune has underground water that can cure many diseases.
This water source is located next to Huoi Nhi stream, in Xop Thap village, about 4km from the center of Huu Lap commune. This is a small underground stream, flowing from the foot of the mountain. Many people who have drunk water here said that this underground stream has a foul, unpleasant smell.
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| The water flowing out has a white, opaque precipitate and an unpleasant odor. Photo by Lu Phu. |
Mr. Vi Thanh Binh, Na village, Huu Lap commune, Ky Son district said: The days when most people come to get drinking water are the 9th, 19th and 29th of the lunar month. Many people even set up tents and sheds around the water source to drink to treat many diseases such as stomach, joint pain, and many other skin diseases.
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| According to the elderly in Huu Lap, to be cured, men must drink 9 sips, women and girls drink 7 sips. Photo by Lu Phu |
Discussing this strange story with the local authorities, Mr. Kha Van Moọc - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Huu Lap Commune, Ky Son said: This is a water source with some minerals but cannot cure many diseases as people rumored. The commune authorities have advised people not to go to this area to get drinking water until it has been tested by the authorities; to avoid the situation of drinking water that can cause allergies or poisoning.
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| Although the local government has issued warnings, this spring still attracts many people in the area and neighboring areas to drink it every day to treat their illnesses. Photo: Lu Phu |
"To reassure public opinion, in addition to propaganda work, local authorities hope to soon take samples to analyze and test for micronutrients and minerals in the water source here, have results soon and inform the people," said Mr. Kha Van Mooc.
