Many of us have heard from our grandparents that drinking water stored in a copper vessel is beneficial for our health. 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. Storing water in a copper vessel works as a purification process. It can kill all the microorganisms like molds, fungi, algae and bacteria, present in the water that could be harmful for the body. It also helps maintain body’s pH (acid-alkaline) balance. There are also numerous health benefits that have been attributed to drinking water stored in copper bottles. Have a look!

- Always ensure that the bottle you are using is actually made of copper.

- Before using, always rinse the bottle using a natural acidic solution such as lemon and water.

- To get the most benefit from your copper bottle fill it up the night before using it.

The shape, design, and material of a copper vessel plays a role in its health benefits. When you store water in a copper bottle overnight, copper ions dissolve in that water in small amounts. This process is called the Oligodynamic Effect as this water now has the potency to kill harmful microbes, fungi and bacteria.

Copper is a natural remedy for the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face. It is known for its strong anti-oxidant and cell forming properties that help in fighting off free radicals, which are one of the main reasons for the formation of fine lines. It also helps in the production of new and healthy skin cells.

Copper has properties that help in killing harmful bacteria and reduce inflammation within the stomach, making it a great remedy for ulcers, acidity, gas, indigestion and infections. Copper also helps cleanse and detox stomach and also regulates the working of liver and kidneys.

Known for its anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties, copper can treat and heal wounds quickly. Also, it is known to strengthen the immune system and aids in the production of new cells.

The most interesting fact about copper is that it is required in most processes that occur in our body from cell formation to aiding in the absorption of iron, copper is an essential mineral for the functioning of the body.

Drinking water twice or thrice a day from a copper bottle is more than enough to reap its numerous benefits.