Five MOST POPULAR Mineral SPRINGS in Jamaica |Teach Dem

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Jamaica has been blessed with several naturally occurring mineral springs with just the right combination of temperature and mineral deposits to offer therapeutic properties. These natural wonders are famed to be among the best in the world, with radioactive levels and mineral deposition far exceeding other famous hot springs.
Most, if not all, originate from underground wells deep below the surface, with some also flowing through limestone caves and/or over mineral-rich rocks, before ending in various pools.
Over the years, several of these springs have been discovered, and more are believed to exist, untapped or unpublicized. In this video I will have a look at at five of the more popular ones

FIRE WATER HOT SPRINGS IN ST ANN

The Windsor Mineral Spring (more commonly known as "Fire Water") is a small pool of water with a very unusual quality. The pool contains water which can catch fire! This phenomenon is believed to be caused by a high concentration of sulphur and other natural gases in the water. This combination gives it the ability to ignite – the source of its healing power. This component of the water was said to be discovered by accident, when the flames from a nearby fire got out of hand and ended up in the water, igniting it. 
BLACK RIVER SPA IN ST ELIZABETH
This a cold water mineral spring, rich in sulphur and other minerals, it was one of the more popular spas in the island up until the 1930s.. The spring is fed constantly from underground, and is said to have been a Taino dump site. 

The spa was discovered during British slavery, and was said to be used by the then estate owner to treat his slaves’ rheumatism and other illnesses. 

Over the years; through various tragedies and changes in ownership; the spa has deteriorated, but it is still frequented by locals, due to its fabled healing properties.
BATH IN ST THOMAS
Bath Mineral Fountain in St Thomas is rich in magnesium, sulfur and lime, and consists of two springs flowing through the rocks on bamboo pipes. One of these springs is piping hot, while the other is cold. The water is mixed before it enters the bathhouses, which are built for guests.According to legend, the spring was discovered in the 1690s by a runaway slave, who had been plagued for years by ulcers on his leg. Legend has it that he bathed in the stream and noticed, the next day, that it his skin began to heal.
News of this healing fountain soon spread, attracting visitors from all over Jamaica.  In 1699, the property owner sold the 1,130 acre estate, including the spring, to the government.  Today, visitors from all over still flock to location which is said to still have the same healing properties as when it was first discovered.
ROCKFORT IN KINGSTON
Rockfort Mineral Bath is one of the oldest public facilities in Kingston. It is actually a declared National Heritage Site and is officially a part of the Carib Cement Company’s complex, which also includes the fort which gives it its name.
The therapeutic property of the mineral-rich waters flow from the rockfort hills, and is believed to have surfaced after the powerful 1907 earthquake. The spa which is operated commercially has several bathhouses, supplied with warm water, and a large swimming pool.
Like the other mineral spas, Rock Fort Mineral Spa is believed to have healing properties.

MILK RIVER IN CLARENDON

The Milk River Bath and Spa sits on the bank of the Milk River in Clarendon.It is among the most radioactive waters in the world. As such it isn’t recommended to spend more than 20 minutes immersed in the waters per day. It contains high levels of magnesium, calcium, sulphate and natural chlorideAccording to legend, the bath was first discovered by a slave who was beaten severely and chained by his owner, Jonathan Ludford. The slave managed to escape and went to hide in the woods and bathed in a salty natural spring which he found. The slave's wounds healed rapidly, he then returned to Mr Ludford who was so shocked at the recovery that he made a deal to never punish the slave again if he was shown the spring’s location. He bought the property and used it until he died and then it was willed to the Jamaican government. In 1974 public baths were constructed there, they have been open to the public ever since. There’s a hotel built above it with basic accommodations and access to the baths included in the price.

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