Use of copper in history is found to be about 10,000 year's ago. In 3000 B.C., copper ores were found in the island of Cyprus. Romans named the metal as cyprium which was later known as cuprum and then copper in English.In India copper was used to sterilize drinking water 2600 and 2200 B.C. It is still used in many households for storing waterIn Egypt copper compounds were recommended for headaches, burns, wounds, and boils (1500 BC)Greeks used it for treatment of ulcers and healing woundsIn the 20th century, a German physician observed copper mine workers to be free from Arthritis Copper is considered an essential mineral for our body. Ayurveda recommends storing water overnight in a copper jug and drinking the same in the morning keeps good health. The water stored this way is called 'Tamra Jal' Ayurveda reckons Copper jug water to balance all the three doshas (Body humors- Kapha, Vata and Pitta) and get rid of Piles, skin diseases, inflammation, respiratory disorders, spleen and gynecological disorders. Wish to lose weight! Drink 'Tamra Jal' (water stored in copper jug) as it will regulate your fat.
