While visiting old Indian households, one is sure to come across a variety of metal utensils in the kitchen used for cooking and serving food. Kansa is one such traditional metal used to make utensils for cooking and serving food in India. Kansa serveware has been in use since the times of Samhita Kala (golden period of Ayurveda) and is believed to have brought phenomenal changes to the quality of human life.

What is Kansa?

Bell metal or bronze, popularly known by the Indian name 'Kansa', is a metal used to manufacture kitchen and dining ware. When copper (78%) is heated together with tin (22%) up to 700 centigrade, Kansa alloy or pure bronze is formed. The prepared alloy is then moulded into handcrafted serveware that can acquire different finishes, including glossy and matt depending on one’s aesthetic preferences. Kansa utensils are used widely in traditional Indian households to eat food and drink water daily and have been scientifically proven to have helped enhance gut health. 

Why is Kansa Used as Serveware?

Copper or brass reacts with acidic foods like lemon, curd and salt and can harm the human body. Therefore, cooking or serving food in them is not recommended. On the other hand, Kansa does not react with any sour, acidic foods. As they are free from reactions, they turn out to be the best metal to eat and cook in. Ayurveda also suggests that eating and drinking from alkalising alloys like Kansa benefit the overall well-being of children. Some even claim that using Kansa utensils for eating can boost intellect. 

What are the Benefits of Kansa Dining Ware?

Improves Gut Health

To lead a healthy life, good gut health is essential. The Kansa alloy aids in purifying and alkalising the meals cooked and eaten. This, in turn, enhances the whole digestion process. 

Improves Holistic Health

Kansa metals have amazing health advantages that can enhance overall health. It is also said to be good for the mental health of children. In addition, it reduces stress, improves immunity, and boosts energy. As the metal relieves stress, its purifying effects reduce the uneasy behaviour in children. This gives them confidence. The metal also eliminates deadly microorganisms, thereby making the utensils highly usable.

Medical Properties

As Kansa has copper, it reduces inflammation and increases haemoglobin levels. This assures proper blood circulation in the human body. Copper’s anti-inflammatory properties discharge muscular pain and relieve arthritis.

Reduces Fat and Improves Skin’s Condition

For people with extra fat and a sedentary lifestyle, it is advisable to drink and eat from Kansa utensils. Copper also has a significant role to play in melanin production. It helps in restoring the skin’s beauty. 

Charges Water Positively

Storing water in Kansa utensils for eight hours and more can charge water positively. It also ensures one is free from waterborne diseases like cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery, etc. That said, water will not be stable if it’s stored in a bronze jug. 

Enhances Cardiovascular Health

As the metal holds scientific characteristics of controlling blood pressure and eliminating anaemia, it also helps keep a check on cardiovascular health. 

Simple Maintenance 

Compared to copper or brass, it is a corrosion-resistant alloy and is simple to maintain and lasts for a long time. 

Kansa Serveware Recommendations 

For people who are looking for useful yet meaningful products to add to the gift baskets for new homeowners, here are some of the best housewarming gift basket suggestions: 

• Thaali Set 

Food kept in Kansa utensils has a better shelf life. The aroma and freshness of the food kept in them remain intact for a longer duration. One can find a variety of glossy and matte copper dinner sets online.

The Kansa Thaali Set from Amala Earth comes with a thaali, 2 Kansa katori, 1 Kansa spoon and 1 Kansa Glass. While it makes a great housewarming hamper, the copper dinner set price is also affordable. For a bigger set, buy a set of 6 Kansa Thali Set.

Eating and drinking from Kansa dining ware have obvious health benefits, as discussed earlier. Handmade kansa serving bowl, kansa serving casserole and kansa plate will all make great mindful new house gift baskets. 

Apart from dining ware, kansa massage tools is used for its beauty benefits aswell. You can choose it for gifts for sister like kansa face massage roller & kansa face massage wand as well. For face sculpting and toning, indulge in a daily massage with Kansa Gua Sha and you will notice an upliftment in tired, sagging skin and enhancement in the cheekbones.