Most of us must have heard out grandparents tell us that drinking water stored in a copper vessel is beneficial to our health. So much so that some people have glasses and jugs made of copper that they use exclusively to store and drink water. So, does this belief really have any scientific backing? Or is it simply a myth? Well, we found out for you and here are 12 reasons to drink water from a copper vessel. Why is it good for you? According to Ayurveda water stored in a copper vessel has the ability to balance all the three doshas in your body, (vata, kapha and pitta) and it does so by positively charging the water. The water stored in a copper vessel is known as ‘tamara jal’ and is supposed to be consumed after storing the water in a copper vessel for at least eight hours. When water is stored in a copper vessel the copper gently leeches into the water and lends it all its positive properties. The best part about this water is that it never becomes stale and can be stored this way for long periods of time. Here are the health benefits: 1. Prevents water-borne diseases. 2. Helps the digestive system to perform well. 3. Aid in weight loss. (Copper melts away the excess fat) 4. Slows down aging. (Fights free radicals, Promotes Healthy Skin) 5. Good for heart health. (Helps maintain cardiovascular health and beats hypertension) 6. Maintains haemoglobin level. (Can Fights Anaemia) 7. Regulates the working of the thyroid glands. 8. Stimulates the brain. (anti-inflammatory) 9. Helps in Pregnancy. 10. Best for bones. (Beats arthritis and inflamed joints) 11. Can fight off cancer Washing instructions: Do not use a coarse scrub to wash the inside of the vessel as it will tend to scrape away copper from the vessel. Instead, use one half of a lemon (you can squeeze out the juice) and rub it on the inside of the vessel. Allow it to stand for a few minutes and then wash off with plain water. Alternatively, you could also try using baking soda with water. Use this mixture to coat the inside of the vessel and allow it to stand for a few minutes and then rinse away the excess baking soda. Warning: Copper is not innately utilized by our body. That is why too much of the metal can be detrimental. According to the FDA about 12mg/day is more than sufficient for the body to use without causing any harm. So, do not overdo the entire exercise. Drinking water twice or thrice in a day from a copper vessel is more than enough to reap its benefits.
