Irony: "Brass water containers could combat many water-borne diseases, according to microbiologists. The discovery suggests that these vessels should be used in developing countries, where people typically view cheaper plastic containers as the better option." Researcher Rob Reed, microbiologist at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK did this research while in India. Turns out after two days of water storage in (traditional) brass jugs, bacteria dies. Plastic does NOT have that effect. (but of course plastic can come in pretty colors and it is so "Western" and modern:) From an article in news@nature.com, April 8, 2005 Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.