In ancient times, our ancestors and even our grandmothers followed the practice of storing water in containers made of copper. Their aim was probably to safeguard drinking water but there's more to the story. In today's modern world where we have UV filters and RO purifiers to purify water, the storage of water in metal containers may sound old-fashioned and not needed. However, this age-old practice referenced in ancient texts of Ayurveda is now supported by several scientific studies.
Storing
water in a copper vessel creates a natural purification process. It can
kill all the microorganisms, molds, fungi, algae and bacteria, present
in the water that could be harmful to the body and make the water
perfectly fit for drinking. In addition, water stored in a copper
vessel, preferably overnight or at least for four hours, acquires a
certain quality from the copper. Copper is an essential trace mineral
that is vital to human health. It has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps neutralize toxins.
Unlike
some nutritional elements, the body cannot synthesize copper, so you
need to get it from dietary sources. The best dietary sources of copper
include seafood, organ meats, whole grains, lentils, nuts, seeds,
chocolate, cereals, potatoes, peas and some dark green leafy vegetables.
Drinking 2 to 3 glasses of water that has been stored in a copper
vessel is another easy way to supply your body with enough copper.
According
to Ayurveda, drinking copper-enriched water first thing in the morning
on an empty stomach helps balance all three doshas (Kapha, Vata and
Pitta). This also ensures proper functioning of different organs and
several metabolic processes. In addition to that, here are 12 reasons
why drinking water from a copper vessel is beneficial for you.
