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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Copper Water

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COPPER WATER
According to Ayurveda, water that is stored in a copper vessel has got the ability to stabilize all the three doshas in our body, i.e. (vata, kapha and pitta) and it does so by positively charging the water. Copper vessel containing water stored in it is known as ‘tamara jal’ and it is intended to be ingested after storing the water in a copper vessel for minimum eight hours. 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. Green Synthesis of copper nanoparticles is of great interest because of many advantages. Copper is highly conductive and also cheaper than silver and gold.20, 21
Advantages of Copper Water22
• Copper water containing copper as a metal is an essential trace mineral that is vital to human health.
• Copper water is easy to prepare at home.
• It has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps neutralize toxins.
• As an advantage it can also be stored for way long periods of time.
Disadvantage of Copper Water22
• Excess amount of copper in drinking water can cause adverse health effects, including vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, and diarrhea.
• It has also been associated with liver damage and kidney disease.
Manufacture of Copper Water
Copper water can be prepared in following ways:
1. Chemical Reduction Method: A 500 mL of 0.01 molar Copper (II) Chloride (CuCl2.2H2O)

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