Copper is a red-brown metal and a chemical element. It is a soft, malleable and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. There are many reasons proving that our ancestors are far more advanced than us. As the time changes, people also change physically, mentally and technologically. If we believe in Ramayana and Mahabharata, we can get an idea that they had better war machines, better political scenario and health concepts. This proves that our ancestors know more about the metals and its uses.

Here are few facts about Copper Metal:

1. Advantages of Copper Vessels:

Copper can destroy unwanted Virus and Bacteria. The only thing that gives relief is that bacteria is known to Ayurveda and unknown to Science. Ayurveda educates to store water in copper vessels. These vessels keep water clean and fresh for a long time. Even ancient Egyptians used copper vessels for this purpose. Coming to science, it says that copper vessel can be used to kill bacteria that causes food poisoning.

2. The perfect source of Copper:

Copper is an important and an essential micronutrient required by human body at a level of 1mg/day. Though there are many food items containing copper like whole wheat, beans, green leafy vegetables, honey, etc, the best method of inducing copper in the human body is by drinking water stored overnight in a copper vessel. Two liters of the water can supply 40% of our daily requirement of copper.

3. Comforts of Copper Water:

If we drink a glass of room temperature copper water every morning, it flushes the kidneys and washes the gastrointestinal tract. Copper water helps us in maintaining digestive health and reduces excessive obesity by scraping excess fat in the body.

4. Chemical facts of Copper water:

Andrew Saul, Contributing Editor for the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine is the person who first pointed out the advantages of drinking copper water. “If you want to conceive, try having the man take mega doses of vitamin C for a few weeks prior. At least 6,000 milligrams a day, and as much as 20,000 mg/day guarantees very high sperm production. Divide the dose throughout the day for maximum effect.”

5. Reason behind throwing copper coins in rivers:

People throw copper coins in rivers, lakes, ponds and wells. The reason behind throwing coins into water is that those copper coins kill the harmful bacteria in the water. Thus, those water can be used for fish and other beings.

6. Why is copper precious:

Copper is an important and essential mineral necessary for survival. Most of the copper in the body is found in Liver, heart, brain, kidney and skeletal muscles. Copper helps in increasing the absorption of iron and plays a role in energy production.

7. Copper according to Ayurveda:

Copper water has the ability to balance Vata, Kapha and pitta in our bodies by positively charging the water. The copper water is known as ‘Tamara Jal’ and drinks the water after storing for at least 8 hours.

8. Copper is Antibacterial:

Brass handles disinfect themselves of many bacteria within a period of 8 hours. Covering touch surfaces with copper alloys can help reduce microbial contamination associated with hospital-acquired infections on these surfaces.

9. Copper works as a great brain stimulant:

The human brain works by transmitting impulses from one neuron to another through an area known as the Synapses. These neurons are covered by the myelin sheath that acts like a sort of conductive agent helping the flow of impulses. Apart from that copper is also known to prevent seizures.

10. Copper reduces Joint Pains:

Copper has anti-inflammatory properties and helps in arthritis and other inflammatory pains. This helps in relieving from aches and pains caused due to inflamed joints. Copper also has bone and immune system strengthening properties.

11. Copper used for Thyroid Glands:

Copper ensures the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. If we consume excess copper, it causes thyroid malfunction.

12. Red Blood Cell Formation:

Copper is important in the production of red blood cells, hemoglobin, and bone matter because copper is partially responsible for the efficient uptake of iron from food sources.

13. Immunity:

Copper is an extreme immunity builder and also works as a cure for anemia. Copper is a co-factor in various enzymatic processes that result in the healing process of tissue.

14. Healing wounds:

Copper is treated like a medicine for healing wounds fast. Copper is also known to aid the production of new cells.

15. How to keep your copper utensils clean:

Copper goes dark over a period of time. The copper cup oxidizes with water and requires cleaning from time to time. Use lemon juice or tamarind to rub the utensils.