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。」
- crystal clarity,
- coolness,
- sweetness,
- lightness,
- softness;
- it is soothing to the stomach,
- free of impurities, and
- clears the throat.
