Indian Matka: Some amazing health benefits of drinking water from an earthen pot ( Matka)

One highly efficient kitchen utensil to beat the heat is an earthen pot or Indian Matka. Summers are at their peak; the scorching heat waves and high temperatures have taken a toll on the atmosphere as well as on human health. People across the country struggle to survive in this weather; you can not roam around or even go out on necessary chores freely, as there is a chance of attack of heat strokes, dehydration and unnecessary exhaustion. Though we all are taking measures to balance and optimise our life according to summer, given the nature and temperature of summers, certain house remedies and utensils will make your life smooth and healthy without impacting our earth and climate; use of Indian Matka or Earthern pot for drinking water should be a prominent way this summer that will provide relief to health and well-being.

Health benefits of Indian Matka (Earthen Pot)

Indian Matka, or Earthern pot, as the name suggests, is made from clay which goes through a process and structure that leads to a formation of a sturdy pot. There is something about natural and earthy products that they are capable enough to heal a human body.

Indian Matka is also known for providing substantial health benefits apart from quenching your thirst. Whereas pots have been used as part of human kitchenware since ancient ages, initially, when humans were growing and understanding things about their skill and survival, they must have ended up making Matka. After that, somehow, they would have started using these pots as kitchen utensils for cooking food and restoring meals and raw materials. This summer, there has been a record-breaking rise in temperatures; some people are using clay pots, but most of the modern world relies entirely on the refrigerator; there is no denying that refrigerator has made human life easier and simplified, but it also comes with specific cons that are not beneficial for humans nor the earth. Although, in this day and age, kitchen utensils are made up of metals but earthen pots have their benefits intact, which we will discuss in this article.

Here are the specific health benefits of drinking water from Indian Matka or Earthern pot -

Act as a Natural cooler - If your body feels exhilarated after drinking water stored in the fridge, trust me drinking water from India Matka will make your mind and soul more elated as earthen clay will impart an authentic coolness to the water of the earthen pot.

Maintains the pH of the stomach - The water of an earthen pot or matka is alkaline in nature, but most food in our gut is acidic. Still, when we drink water stored in Matka, the alkaline nature tries to neutralise the acidic nature of food. Hence maintaining the pH of the stomach.

Prevents Sore throat, Cold and Cough - In the temptation of drinking chilly water from the refrigerator, we tend to drink more chilled water, which is not beneficial for the body or throat, but people consume chilled water mindlessly just to get a sense of satisfaction, thus being caught in claws of cold and cough. But you can drink water as much as you want without any cold, cough or sore throat.

Organically Cleanse the water - Earthen pot naturally tends to auto and organically cleanse the water as its microporous structure entraps pollutants.

Maintains digestion and metabolism - Water from the earthen pots has the quality to improve the absorption of food in the body, thus helping in supporting the maintenance of digestion and metabolism.

Adds Minerals to the water - The water from earthen pots is rich in copper, magnesium, calcium, iron and phosphorus, and these minerals help in the proper functioning and well-being of the body.

Prevent Accumulation of plastic and other toxic material - Nowadays, water is mainly sipped from plastic bottles or containers; even hot water is also consumed from plastic bottles, which is unsuitable for health as it might accumulate plastic in the water. However, earthen pots have no such issue of accumulation of plastic materials.

Hence, Indian Matka is a highly practical and helpful kitchenware and drinking utensil for this summer. Moreover, it will also keep your bank intact while investing in an earthen pot.

How to clean Indian Matka

Indian Matka or Earthen pots should be handled with care as they are highly fragile. Still, if properly taken care of cautiously, they can make them serviceable for an extended period.

Here are ways to clean the Matka -

• Change the water regularly after a certain interval of time as accumulated water may lead to the formation of bacteria in Matka.
• Scrub the inside and outside of the Matka to remove dust, dirt and salt accumulated over time.
• Rinse the pot thoroughly to avoid any sediment.
• Before use, dry the Matka in the sun to maintain proper hygiene and health.

Maintaining this cleaning process will help the performance of Indian Matka for an extended period. Apart from that, avoiding touching the Matka will prevent bacteria transmission.

How does the water kept in an earthen pot matka become cool during summer

Indian Mataka is usually made up of mud which contains pores or minuscule pores; when water is contained in Matka, it evaporates, or water's liquid state turns into the gaseous state, and at the end, any conversion requires energy; thus, heat present in water is used as energy and remaining unevaporated water becomes cool in summer.

How to keep water cool in matka or Earthen Pot

• Several factors determine the coolness of water in an earthen pot or Indian Mataka.
• Choose an unglazed clay made pot as they have tiny pores that help in keeping water cooler.
• Store the water in a cool and shady place that will act as an added benefit to make the water cool.
• Wrapping the Matka with wet jute clothes also cools the water by increasing the evaporation rate.

These are specific ways to keep the earthen pot cool for an extended time.

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Overall, Indian Matka is a highly functional and beneficial drinkware that is easy on the budget and has numerous health benefits. Furthermore, you can include them as a part of home decor items to embellish the raw and earthy beauty of the house.