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Yunohana
[edit]Yunohana (湯の花) are the deposits and precipitates of insoluble components found in many hot springs. Terms such as Yuka (湯花), Yunohana (湯の華), as well as Yuka (湯華) also refer to these sediments, which differ from dirt.[1][2] In scientific literature, such deposits are described as sinters, particularly outside of Japan.[3]
As hot waters gush out of underground springs at high temperatures then come in contact with the surrounding air, the subsequent drop in temperature decreases a fluid's mineral solubility. As a result, some dissolved minerals in the water congeal. Moreover, these mineral waters interact with the air, causing further precipitation. Various bacteria also interact with mineral solvents in complex ways when forming sinters.[4] These newly formed solids can develop shapes akin to flower petals, hence in Japanese are known as"yunohana," which literally means "hotspring flowers." Precipitating sediments often appear in thread-like forms that adhere to bathtub walls or to hot water outlets. Some onsen facilities post notices that these should not be mistaken for dirt. Moreover, at some Japanese hot resorts, such mineral deposits are collected in wooden tubs known as yubatake (湯畑), then scooped up and later sold as bath salts[5].
Components
[edit]The actual chemical composition of yunohana varies considerably depending on location. For example, at Beppu Onsen and Okushiobara they appear on clay-covered surfaces near volcanic fumes adhering to rocks[6]. At Onnetō Hot Falls in Hokkaido the manganese-rich waters produce dark grey deposits. [7] Moreover, at the Arayu spa in Tochigi Prefecture they resemble tiny jade pebbles.[8] In some acidic waters such as those of Kusatsu Onsen, they appear as sulphurous flowers. However, at Beppu Onsen's sulphur- and silica-rich waters, they manifest in different shapes. Yunohana have been observed in multiple forms and are typically rich in sulphur, calcium, aluminium, iron and silicon.
Uses
[edit]Since these mineral condensates are often rich in sulfur, occasionally they are used as insect repellents.[9] Yunohana was also sometimes burned under beehives when collecting honey and bee larvae[10]. Moreover, yunohana was formerly used to plug mole holes and to repel and poisonous insects.
Yunohana have also been used to create gunpowder as well as in the production of insulators for utility poles [11]. Moreover, they have been used to polish glass, as well as to bleach gourds. They are sometimes used as folk remedies and to adjust the taste of pickles [12] [13]
Most commonly today, yunohana is packaged and sold as bath additives.[14] However, when used as bath additives, the sulfur-rich ingredients can sometimes damage bath tubs [reference needed]. On the other hand, syunohana consisting mainly of calcium carbonate, sodium sulfate, and calcium sulfate are less corrosive. Therefore, consumers should check yunohana ingredients before adding it to a tub.
Handling Precautions
[edit]Some prefectural fire prevention ordinances regulate the storage and transportation of yunohana with a high sulfur content that are highly flammable in amounts exceeding 20 kg. [reference needed] In order to avoid unintended combustion, some spas such as Nasu-Yumoto Onsen in Tochigi Prefecture package their sulfur-rich hot-spring products in pre-moistened dumpling-shaped packages [reference needed]. In addition, Japan's national Fire Defense Law places places restrictions upon the storage and transportation of yunohana with high sulphur levels in amounts exceeding 100 kg. [reference needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Clark, Scott (1994). Japan, A View from the Bath. University of Hawai'i Press. ISBN 978-0824816575.
- ^ Saito, Takashi; Yamagata, Takeyasu; Nagai, Naoki (2008). "玉川温泉の湯花中の放射能". 温泉科学 (Journal of the Balneological Society of Japan) (in Japanese). 57 (4): 206–214. ISSN 0030-2821.
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(help) - ^ Matsumoto, Genki; Uchino, Eiji; Takano, Keishi date=2019. "北海道豊富温泉の地球化学的特徴と有機成分の起源生物" [Geochemical Characteristics of Toyotomi Hot Spring in Hokkaido, Japan and the Source Organisms of Organic Components] (PDF). Journal of Hot Spring Science (in Japanese). 69: 2–19.
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(help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Yunohana Powder: Natural Bath Salts with Onsen Components - Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture". 2017-09-02. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ^ Ichikuni, Masami (July 17, 2009). "別府温泉明礬地区における湯の花の生成:科学的考察" (PDF). Journal of Hot Spring Science. 59: 88–96.
- ^ Ishikawa, Emi; Okazaki, Megumi (2017). "北海道雌阿寒「湯の滝」から単離されたPseudomonas sp.OK-1のマンガン酸化因子の解明とこの菌による滝でのマンガン酸化物沈着" [The role of Pseudomonas sp.strain OK-1 bacteria in manganese oxidation at the Yunotaki Thermal Waterfall in Meakan, Hokkaido] (PDF). Bulletin of Tokyo Gakugei University Department of Natural Sciences (in Japanese). 69: 23–26.
- ^ "日本一熱い!98度の温泉、荒湯(あらゆ)の魅力について / ブログ / 酢飯屋 - 文京区水道、江戸川橋にある寿司、カフェ、ギャラリーの複合店". 酢飯屋 - 文京区水道、江戸川橋にある寿司、カフェ、ギャラリーの複合店 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- ^ BSI Institute of Biological Sciences, (Access date: January 23, 2022). "Iō to shokubutsu" 硫黄と植物 [Sulfur and Plants] (PDF) (in Japanese). Retrieved January 23, 2023.
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Takakuwa, Shinichi (2013-02-25 .). Yama no shigoto, Yama no kurashi 山の仕事、山の暮らし [Mountain Work, Mountain Life] (in Japanese). Tokyo: Yama-Kei Publishers. p. 147. ISBN 978-4635047487.
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- ^ "Edo jidai kara tsudzuku kamisama kara no okuri mono" 江戸時代から続く神様からのおくりもの [A gift from the gods that has continued since the Edo era]. Yu no sato (in Japanese). Myoban Yunosato. 2023-02-15. Archived from the original on 2023-02-15.
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Senba, Kazuyo (2020-01-26). "Edo jidai kara tsudzuku 'Beppu yunohana' de atopī ga kaizen suru to hanmei" 江戸時代から続く「別府湯の花」でアトピーが改善すると判明 ['Beppu yunohana', which has been used since the Edo Era, has been found to improve atopic dermatitis]. 365 College (in Japanese). Eichiandoai. Archived from the original on 2023-03-07.
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(help) - ^ Kurihara, Reina (2012). "Kinsei Chūki no Jiin Hiji Kondate" 近世中期の寺院非時献立 [Emergency Menus at Temples in the Mid-Modern Era]. Annual Reports of the Aichi Prefectural University Cultural Documents Research Institute. 5: 43. doi:10.15088/00001328. Archived from the original on 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
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