Upon researching this old folk remedy I came upon a few interesting facts.
* Copper has been shown to inhibit bacterial growth
* Used medicinally for thousands of years
* Claims that it relieves symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
* An essential trace mineral present in all body tissue
* An essential trace mineral present in all body tissue
* Along with iron it helps with the formation of red blood cells.
Trace amounts of copper can be found in various foods such as cacao a.k.a. raw chocolate. It's also found naturally in plants that contain vitamin C.
Have you ever worn a copper bracelet, and if so did it relieve any pain or was it just a pretty piece of jewelry?