AGING OF HOT SPRING WATER, AS OBSERVED IN ITS EFFECTS ON THE BLOOD FINDINGS

Report II. Effects on the Function of the Leucocytes

Abstract

Subsequent to the first report, the effects of the “virgin” and “old” hot spring waters on the function of the leucocytes were studied and the following results were obtained.
1. A significnat difference in phagocytic activity of leucocytes was noted between the two either in intramuscular or intravenous administration.
2. Mobility of leucocytes was examined only after intramuscular injection, and marked difference was noted between the two.