6 Reasons To Try a Copper Water Vessel

During my childhood days I remember my grandma storing water in a copper vessel overnight.   She would have us drink it first thing in the morning, claiming that the water was extremely healthy for the mind and body.   Now when I see these ancient customs re-emerging, I look back and think, I should have taken my grandma’s advice seriously.

Copper is considered an essential mineral for our body.   Ayurveda recommends storing water overnight in a copper jug and drinking it first thing in the morning for maintaining good health.   The water stored this way is called ‘Tamra Jal’ and it helps to balance all three doshas (Kapha, Vata and Pitta.)

The metal copper has electromagnetic energy which is called  Prana Shakti. Drinking water that is stored for 8-10 hours in a copper vessel is very beneficial.   Copper makes the water ionic which helps to maintain body’s pH (acid-alkaline) balance.

Here are 6 great benefits of Copper!

1.   It’s antimicrobial!   According to a 2012 study published in Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition, storing contaminated water in copper for up to 16 hours at room temperature considerably reduces the presence of the harmful microbes, so much that the researchers inferred that “copper holds promise as a point-of-use solution for microbial purification of drinking-water.
An additional study from University of South Carolina researchers explored the purifying power of copper, finding that “Antimicrobial copper surfaces in intensive care units (ICU) kill 97% of bacteria that can cause hospital-acquired infections, ” resulting in a 40% reduction in the risk of acquiring an infection.   The research was done in a hospital ICU. The research found that the rooms with copper-surfaced objects had less than half the infection incidence than those rooms without copper.
2.   It’s a great brain stimulant. Our brain works by transmitting impulses from one neuron to another through an area known as the synapses. These neurons are covered by a sheath called the  myelin sheath  that acts like a sort of conductive agent – helping the flow of impulses. How does copper figure here you ask?   Well, copper actually helps in the synthesis of phospholipids that are essential for the formation of these myelin sheaths. Thereby, making your brain work much faster and more efficiently.   Apart from that copper is also known to have anti-convulsive properties (prevents seizures).
3.   It aids in weight loss. If diet just doesn’t seem to be helping you lose weight, try drinking water stored in a copper vessel on a regular basis.   You should also try a if you are serious about losing weight. Apart from fine tuning your digestive system to perform better, copper also helps your body break down fat and eliminate it more efficiently.
4.   It slows down aging.   If you are worried about the appearance of fine lines, copper is your natural remedy!   Packed with very strong anti-oxidant and cell forming properties, copper fights off free radicals – one of the main reasons for the formation of fine lines – and helps in the production of new and healthy skin cells that replace old dying ones.
5.   Copper has anti-inflammatory properties and helps in arthritis and other inflammatory pains. This asset is especially great to relieve aches and pains caused due to inflamed joints. In addition to that, copper also has bone and immune system strengthening properties, making it the perfect remedy for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
6.   It can fight off cancer.   Copper has very strong antioxidant properties that helps fight off free radicals and negate their ill effects – one of the main reasons for the development of cancer.   According to the American Cancer Society the exact mechanism of how copper helps prevent the onset of cancer is still not known but some studies have shown that copper complexes have a considerable anti-cancer effect.

How to keep a Copper Water Vessel?  

Copper oxidizes naturally and needs to be cleaned at regular intervals. Traditional methods of cleaning copper include rubbing the copper with a mixture of salt and tamarind paste or fresh lemon juice.  If not lime, try salt or baking soda and vinegar to clean it.   Allow your water to remain in the jug overnight or at least 8 hours for best effects.   In the morning, enjoy a daily dosage of energized water.
No wonder our ancestors had copper vessels for drinking water. And don’t you think they had lived longer and healthier than their modern aqua-filtering counterparts! A debate may be on, but again, copper water is definitely good for all of us.