Eight qualities of pure water 八功德水

Pure water is said to be endowed with eight qualities:
《阿彌陀經通贊疏》說（大正三七‧三三九中）：「八功德水，福勝凡間，含八德之殊功。八德者：一澄淨、二清冷、三甘美、四輕軟、五潤澤、六安和、七飲時除飢渴、八飲已長養諸根。」

1. crystal clarity,
2. coolness,
3. sweetness,
4. lightness,
5. softness;
6. it is soothing to the stomach,
7. free of impurities, and
8. clears the throat.