A lovely product with a nice pouch
Samuel
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What makes this special
Solid copper, handmade in India
A simple material, curved to the classic shape with no sharp edge.
Jihva Prakshalana
Tongue cleaning is a fixed part of the morning routine in Ayurveda, already described in the classical Charaka Samhita.
Clinically measured effect
In studies, a tongue scraper removed 75 % of the sulphur compounds that contribute to less fresh breath, compared to 45 % with a toothbrush.
A personal care product
Like a toothbrush, you use the scraper only yourself, never shared with others.
A colour change that comes with pure copper
Solid copper changes colour a little on its own over time. That's completely normal, and even a sign of pure copper. If you prefer the shine, simply polish the scraper with lemon and salt (not too hard: salt is mildly abrasive and dissolves well in the lemon juice). Exactly how is in the care guide.
Composition
99.21%
copper
99.21% copper, measured independently
The material is analysed by RTC Laboratory in Moradabad, a NABL-accredited lab, tested to ASTM-1621 and IS-228. In the sample that was analysed the measurement came out at 99.21% copper and 0.75% zinc; the remaining 0.04% falls within the measuring range of the analysis. Food safety is covered by a second report, from URS Products and Testing: tested against EC 1935/2004 and REACH, using the heavy metal limits from EU 10/2011 as the benchmark.
- 99,21% copper
- 0,75% zinc
- 0,04% remainder
- RTC Laboratory Moradabad
- composition, NABL-accredited
- URS Products and Testing
- food safety, EU regulation
- 19 heavy metals
- every one measured as "Not Detected"
What you actually get
In the box
- Copper tongue scraper
- Luxury velvet carry pouch
- Luxury black branded box
- Card with a QR code to the digital guide
The tongue scraper is a small curved instrument you draw across your tongue in the morning, before you eat, drink or brush your teeth. That is when the coating is still there. It is one of the oldest parts of the Ayurvedic morning routine, and where that comes from is in the article on Jihva Prakshalana.
The shape does the work. You hold it at both ends, place it as far back as feels comfortable and pull it forward in one steady stroke, three to five times. The curve follows the width of your tongue and the edges are rounded, exactly as the Charaka Samhita prescribed: curved and not sharp.
For the movement itself the material matters little; after that, copper and stainless steel part ways. Copper is naturally antibacterial, and it is the metal the classical text names outright; stainless steel did not yet exist. Copper or stainless steel tongue scraper puts the two side by side.
How to get the most out of your copper
Light pressure is enough. Stop if you feel pain or irritation or have any sores, and do not use the scraper on a damaged or inflamed tongue.
Rinse it under the tap after every use and dry it straight away. If it goes dull, a slice of lemon with salt (not too hard: salt is mildly abrasive and dissolves well in the lemon juice) brings the shine back; the other options are in cleaning copper. Otherwise do not share it, no more than you would a toothbrush.
And it discolours. Uncoated copper reacts to air and moisture and turns darker. It polishes back, and it is at the same time the best proof that there is no lacquer over it: a coated scraper would never discolour. What discolouration does and does not mean is in why is my copper turning green or black.
Your morning ritual, in six steps
A small daily moment, just before you brush your teeth.
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Clean the scraper first
Polish it with lemon and salt (not too hard: salt is mildly abrasive and dissolves well in the lemon juice), rinse with warm water and dry it.
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Do it first thing in the morning
Scrape before you eat, drink or brush your teeth: the coating is still there then.
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Start at the back of your tongue
Hold it by both ends and place it as far back as is comfortable, no further.
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Pull forward in one smooth stroke
Pull it forward three to five times, rinsing the scraper in between. Then rinse your mouth.
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Don't press hard
Light pressure is enough. Stop if it hurts, irritates or causes sores; do not use it on a damaged tongue.
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Rinse it and store it dry
Rinse under warm water, dry and keep it in the velvet pouch.
Read the full guide
The packaging also carries a QR code that takes you straight to this guide.
A classic Ayurvedic design
The simple curved shape combines a grip, a gentle working edge and solid copper in one everyday tool.
The scraper is handmade in India from solid copper.
The classic curve allows a smooth motion from back to front, with no sharp edge.
The ribbed ends help distribute pressure evenly while scraping.
The curved shape matches the classic Ayurvedic description of daily tongue cleaning, often as the first step of the morning routine.
The tongue scraper comes in an elegant velvet pouch, together with a scannable guide.
You unpack a luxury black branded box. So you can give it away straight from the box, without wrapping anything around it.
A Kopero card is inside the box. The QR code on it takes you to the digital manual.
Why this tongue scraper
First
The first thing in your morning
Ayurveda
The classic curve, in the copper the Charaka Samhita names
India
Handmade from solid copper
Grip
Two ribbed handles, control with both hands
30 sec
That is all the time it takes
Pouch
Velvet pouch for storing and carrying
>99.9%
Bacteria killed in lab tests, within two hours
For life
Polish it back, and melting copper down costs it nothing
Simple, and that's exactly the point
A piece of curved copper, nothing else. The design has stayed the same for centuries because it's worked for centuries, and it's changed very little in all that time.
Next to your toothbrush
The tongue scraper belongs to the same morning ritual as your toothbrush: scrape first, then brush. Rinse it after use and let it dry.
Manufacturer and product information
- Manufacturer
- Kopero is a brand of JL Enterprises, Torenlaan 5, 1402 AT Bussum, the Netherlands.
info@kopero.nl - Product
- Kopero Copper Tongue Scraper
EAN 8720726791533 - Safe use
- Use light pressure and stop if it hurts or if there is irritation or a small wound. Do not use the scraper on a damaged or inflamed tongue. Rinse it after every use, dry it, and do not share it.
Thirty days to decide
Unpack it at your own pace, feel the weight and see whether the size suits you. If it is not for you, send it back within thirty days and get your money back. If you use it for longer than you need to judge it, we may deduct for loss of value. You arrange the return yourself with whichever carrier suits you best, or you ask us for a return label. The cost of sending it back is yours.
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4.8 (23 reviews)
Translated from Dutch
Good quality tongue scraper!
Berend
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A lovely ritual every morning. Happy with it
Tina
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I scrape my tongue every morning. Feels fresh
Matteo
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Handy
Eric
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A lovely product
Dean
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Comes with a handy storage pouch
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Frequently asked questions about this product
When's the best time to use the tongue scraper?
First thing in the morning, before you eat, drink or brush your teeth. That way, the coating that builds up on the tongue overnight is still there, and you remove it before it spreads further through the mouth.
Does tongue scraping hurt, and how hard should I press?
It shouldn't be painful. Place the scraper as far back as feels comfortable, pull it forward in one smooth stroke with light pressure, and repeat three to five times. Stop if you feel pain, irritation or small nicks, and don't use the scraper on an injured or inflamed tongue.
Can I share the tongue scraper with my partner or housemate?
No, only use the scraper yourself. Just like a toothbrush, it's a personal care item.
What is Jihva Prakshalana, and why copper?
Jihva Prakshalana is the Ayurvedic term for tongue cleaning, already described in the Charaka Samhita as a fixed part of the morning routine alongside cleaning teeth and oil pulling. This classical text mentions scrapers made from gold, silver and copper among others, with the only requirement being that they're curved and not sharp. In modern research, a tongue scraper removed 75% of the sulphur compounds that contribute to less fresh breath, compared to 45% with a toothbrush.
How do I take care of the tongue scraper?
Rinse it under warm water after every use, dry it thoroughly, and store it dry in the velvet pouch. Polish it with lemon and salt (not too hard: salt is mildly abrasive and dissolves well in the lemon juice) every now and then if you want the shine back: discolouration on solid copper is completely normal. Step by step instructions are in the care guide.
Together for your morning ritual
Clean your tongue, then have your morning water. Two products for one everyday routine.
30-day right of return
- Order before 11:30 pm, usually delivered in 4-5 days Temporarily out of stockA new delivery date has not yet been confirmed.
- Ships from Tilburg, the Netherlands
Kopero Copper Tongue Scraper
Order before 11:30 pm, usually delivered in 4-5 days
Temporarily out of stockA new delivery date has not yet been confirmed.
€24,95