Earthen Vessels and their contribution to our health and Economy

Earthen Vessels and their contribution to your health and Economy

There is a deep linkage between the soil and our mortal body. We solely rely upon soil for our ultimate basic needs: Food, Cloth, and Shelter. It might amaze you, but the fact is it contributes a lot to our entire life.

From our early childhood to our last breath we are in debt of soil. It is so connected to our emotions that we even refer country by the term “motherland”. Having said this, let’s get on to our topic, Earthen vessels, and how it contributes to our health and the country’s economy.

Most of us are very familiar with these vessels and have used them as well. It is because of urbanization, it has come to distinct in urban areas, while it still prevails in the village area. It can be seen in some modern kitchens as well.

In today’s modern world, where we are fond of having various utensils made out of metals and precious glasses, earthen vessels have lost their importance.

Every modern utensil that we use today once used to be completely made of soil. Those who understand science properly support the use of earthen vessels with valid points. Here, in this article, you will get to know the magical facts about earthen vessels and how it impacts our lives and other aspects as well.

First of all, as we have different utensils, there are different types of soil too for particular utensils. We all know that the main source of the mineral is soil. It is one of the elements of which our body is composed. The durability and rigidness of various vessels depend upon the soil collected from different places. The strong type vessels are made up of soil rich in calcium, manganese, etc. Likewise, the soil containing various minerals is used in making several types of vessels.

The potters who make these vessels might be technically illiterate, but their understanding of soil and its mineral content is outstanding. Just by seeing they can identify the type of soil and the type of vessels that can be made out of it.

Most of us have observed that water kept in earthen pots is cool in summer, which pacifies our thirst quite well. The reason behind water in it being cool is simple physics.

The earthen pot has various minute pores and water and heat escape through those pores resulting in a decrease in the temperature of water inside. From here you should note an amazing fact, that evaporation results in cooling.

In addition to this, the water inside the pot is nearly 30-32 degrees celsius which is 5-7 degrees the difference between the human body. Hence water inside the pot is at the perfect temperature our body could handle in summer.

Moreover, water inside the earthen pot gets remineralized which most of the costly water purifiers in the market cannot do. When it comes to nature, the majority prefer natural things to artificial ones.

You might ask a question if it is so, then why isn’t it popular and in use widely? There’s a simple answer to it, awareness. Since we lack proper knowledge about it and also, the modern education system doesn’t value our traditional and rich culture.

Everything that has been in our culture for so long has certain scientific values that are kept aside in the name of superstition and primitive ways of thinking.

You can never find anything in the market that remineralizes water so easily without any use of electricity and naturally. Since earthen vessels do this task without any additional operational cost, most of us don’t value it.

Talking about health, it is minerals that keep our body fit and healthy and backs up our immunity. Minerals are considered to be micronutrients, but when it is deficient in the body, the result is seen in the macro form.

The most important fact about soil is, the 18 active ingredients that our body requires are entirely present in the soil. Moreover, when the food is cooked in earthen vessels, the food merely lost its nutrient content.

Also, it is cheap and can be afforded by any family regardless of their economic status.

Another interesting fact about food is that, the slower it is cooked the better it is for our health. Since earthen vessels are bad conductors of heat, the food in the earthen vessel is cooked slowly ensuring the nutrient contents are preserved.

Now, talking about the economy, the raw materials required to make metal utensils are mostly imported, and this way our money goes directly outside the country.

When we start to use earthen vessels, the demand will rise and more and more such vessels will be produced locally.

It’s a simple yet, the powerful formula in Economic Practices “Demand and Supply”. You are getting and will get only those things which have higher demand in the market. In case, you are not getting these vessels in the market, simply means its demand is not adequate.

Once you create a higher demand for it, I assure you will get it at your fingertip and your doorstep via e-commerce.

When local potters will produce such vessels in large quantities, it will certainly create a proper market for a wide range of people.

Whenever you spend a single penny from your pocket, do think about where it goes finally. If you spend on local goods, it’s gonna stay within the country, which ultimately aids in the country’s economy. And here, you are benefiting the farmer and potters directly.

If you think wisely and with a broad mind, the country’s economy can be uplifted with the proper way of spending habits. The more you consume local stuff, the more you are contributing to the country’s economy.

In summary, earthen vessels have their importance and place in our lives, and we should preserve this wisely. Since it is directly related to our health, we must think about it open-mindedly.