Why Copper Was Used hugely by Our Ancestors

Copper can destroy undesirable virus and bacteria. It is interesting that Ayurveda knew this, when bacteria were unknown to science. Ayurveda recommends storing water in copper vessels. Ancient Egyptians used copper vessels to keep water fresh.

Even today, management of Siva temple at Rameswaram uses large sized Copper vessels to store water brought from river Ganges to offer lord Siva. Water, stored thus, stays fresh for years together.

According to scientists, copper vessel can be the answer to kill the `E-Coli’ bacteria which causes food poisoning.

British scientists are carrying out research on copper and concluded that copper ions kill these harmful bacteria, a capability not found in any other metals including gold.

It is interesting to see that a research group from Southampton University found that Coli 157 bacteria can live happily in stainless steel vessels for months together, while copper vessel at room temperature can kill them in just four hours. At 20 deg centigrade, in the stainless steel vessel, those bacteria live for 34 days, while in brass vessel they live for 4 days.

Thus if one uses copper vessels for storing water in factories, shops, hospitals, restaurants, we can get rid of the risk of these food poisoning bacteria. Though stainless steel is much used for its shine and cleanliness, the copper is more useful material for vessels.

Copper and Fertility:

Copper must be balanced with zinc and a high doses of zinc can produce a copper deficiency, and sometimes a copper deficiency anemia which can be easily corrected. Many older American houses still have copper water pipes in their homes.

Drink a glass or two of cold water first out of the tap every morning and you’ll get copper. Consuming more raisins and other copper-high foods is an excellent way of getting a natural dose.

After starting on copper water, many do not need cold water to satisfy the thirst. With yoga, pranayama and other breathing techniques, senses become so sharp that taste and quality of water can be sensed adequately.

Though copper water is slightly ionic, it does not cause gastric acidity to increase. On the other hand, due to increased Agni and digestion, acidity reduces.

Ancient Indians used to throw copper coins in rivers, lakes, ponds and wells. Today’s generation, without thinking of the meaning behind this act, are ignorantly throwing nickel, aluminium coins into rivers, which is of no use and in fact detrimental to the environment.

The idea behind throwing coins into water is not about the blind faith of river worship but to kill the harmful bacteria in water with copper (copper coins were used in ancient past) and this purified water would be useful for fish and other living beings within the water and the humans and animals drinking it would remain healthy.

Health Benefits of using Water stored in Copper vessels:

Copper is known for its property of synthesizing phospholipids which help in formation of nerve coating (myelin). This prevents from seizures to occur and acts as Brain Stimulant.

Ayurveda suggests usage of copper water to prevent and cure arthritis

Internal woulds, ulcers, piles, skin diseases, respiratory disorders, rheumatism can be cured with copper water

Copper water (ionic electrolyte) helps maintain balance of acid-alkaline (pH balance) in body. This also helps regulate Body Fat

Copper helps production of Melanin in body. This prevents white patches, sun burns, premature graying of hair, freckle etc.