copper bracelet

Arm band accessory

A copper bracelet is a band of copper worn around the wrist, often marketed as a folk remedy for arthritis or joint pain.

Despite persistent claims that copper absorbs through the skin to reduce inflammation, scientific evidence doesn't support therapeutic benefits.

The bracelets remain popular as alternative medicine and sometimes as simple jewelry: She swears by her copper bracelet for her arthritis.

Related
  • bangleRigid wrist ornament
  • wristHand-forearm connection
  • metalHard conductive solid
  • patinaSurface film from aging
  • cuffSleeve or trouser terminus

jewelry · green · tarnish · arthritis · joint pain · healing · folk remedy · old wives' tale · alternative medicine · oxidized · clasp · hammered · shiny · verdigris · wire · charm · boho chic · magnetic

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material composition

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Precious metal wrist ornament

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therapeutic legitimacy

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Medicine requiring medical authorization

clinical treatment · medical device

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G