Copper Water for White Hair: It is an interesting traditional belief that drinking water kept in a copper vessel (called Tamra Jal) provides many health benefits. Drinking this water not only benefits the body, but it is said that it also reduces graying of hair. Let us understand what is the basis of this claim from scientific and Ayurvedic point of view.
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Copper Water for White Hair
Ayurvedic approach
According to Ayurveda, copper helps in balancing the tridoshas of the body – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. It is believed that drinking water kept in a copper vessel in the morning on an empty stomach improves digestion, brightens the skin and strengthens the hair roots. Copper helps in the formation of melanin, the pigment that keeps hair black. Therefore it is traditionally said that copper water can slow down the process of hair greying.
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scientific approach (Copper Water for White Hair)
Copper is a trace mineral that plays a role in activating the Tyrosinase enzyme involved in melanin production in the body. If there is a deficiency of copper in the body, hair may turn gray prematurely. But just drinking water kept in a copper vessel does not provide enough copper to directly bring back the color of hair or stop graying completely. That is, it can be helpful, but not the only solution.
Caution
Too much copper can also be harmful to the body (copper toxicity). Keep the copper vessel clean, do not keep water in it for more than 6-8 hours. Drink water only in steel or glass.
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balanced suggestion (Copper Water for White Hair)
To avoid the problem of white hair, do these things together:
- Eat foods rich in copper, iron and vitamin B12 (like spinach, almonds, pulses, seeds, jaggery).
- Reduce stress and get enough sleep.
- Include elements like Bhringraj, Amla and curry leaves in hair oil.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol.
