<p>According to Ayurveda, water stored in a copper vessel has the ability to balance all the three <em>doshas </em>in your body, (<em>vata, kapha and pitta) </em>and it does so by positively charging the water. The water stored in a copper vessel is known as ‘<em>tamara jal’</em> and is supposed to be consumed after storing the water in a copper vessel for <strong>at least eight hours</strong>. </p>
<p>When water is stored in a copper vessel, the copper gently leaches 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. </p>
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<p><strong>How to wash</strong></p>
<p>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 rinse away the excess baking soda.</p>
<p><strong>Word of caution</strong></p>
<p>Copper is not innately utilized by our body. That is why too much of the metal can be detrimental. According to the FDA, about 12 mg/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.</p>
<p>Please consult your doctor if you have any questions for drinking water from Copper bottle/mug is suitable for you or not. </p>