The Mystery of "Agitated Water": A Forgotten Remedy?

In the mid-20th century, a curious remedy began to circulate in Europe particularly in naturalist and alternative health circles. It was called in Romanian, "agitated water" a remedy involving shaking water exactly 120 times before drinking it.

This water was claimed that could energize the body, fight anemia, ease depression, stimulate the nervous system, and even stop hair loss. Shaking the water was said to change its energetic properties, turning ordinary water into a kind of elixir.

But where did this strange practice come from? And is there any scientific truth behind it?

The remedy gained popularity in the 1950s, an era marked by a surge in interest in natural cures, water therapy, and alternative views of energy and vitality. Post-war Europe saw a backlash against synthetic pharmaceuticals, and people were hungry for simple, nature-based healing methods.

Though not widely documented in scientific literature, this "shaking water 120 times" ritual was featured in health publications, local magazines, and word-of-mouth recommendations. In Romania, it became part of a broader trend that included herbal remedies, fasting cures, and energetic healing often blending folk wisdom with the influence of German naturism and early bioenergetic theories.

Some even likened the practice to a diluted form of homeopathy, where vigorous shaking (known as succussion) is used to “activate” a substance’s energetic imprint in water.

What Did Supporters Believe It Did?

• It removes pathogenic germs through energetic disturbance.

• The act of shaking alters the molecular "structure" of the water, enhancing absorption and vitality.

• It energizes the water, which when drunk, sends a vibrational message through the oral cavity to the nervous system and bone marrow.

• It boosts psychic tone, improves red blood cell production, and even reduces hair loss.

Sounds magical, doesn’t it?

While fascinating, these claims have not been verified by modern science. Water structure: The idea that water can retain a "memory" or altered structure has been explored (notably by controversial figures like Jacques Benveniste and Masaru Emoto), but these studies have been discredited or failed replication. Bacteriological claims: Shaking water in a clean container has no known effect on bacterial content. No clinical or lab evidence however confirms that it removes germs.

That said, drinking more water in general can help with fatigue and improve circulation, especially if someone is mildly dehydrated and believing in a ritual’s effectiveness (the placebo effect) can influence mood and perception.

There’s a timeless allure to the idea that intention and ritual can transform something as basic as water into a remedy.

In spiritual and occult traditions, water is seen as a living element one that can absorb emotion, frequency, and intent. The practice of shaking water deliberately, rhythmically, and with focus might be seen as an act of magical charging, even if science doesn’t validate the physical effects.

The popularity of energized water remedies today including structured water, hexagonal water, or vortexed water echoes these old ideas. Some are packaged with sleek marketing, sold for high prices, but often built on the same foundation: the hope that water can be made more "alive."

Should You Try It?

If you're curious, there’s no harm in trying agitated water as long as you don't replace real medical care with it. At worst, you'll drink a little extra water. At best, it might become a mindful ritual that helps you slow down, set intentions, and connect with your body something modern medicine often overlooks.

"Agitated water" may not be backed by hard science, but it remains a fascinating glimpse into the history of folk healing, intention-based therapy, and the enduring mystery of water. It speaks to something deeper to the human desire to find healing not just in chemicals or procedures, but in ritual, belief, and nature itself.