What is Kombucha? First of all, it is a kind of symbiosis of yeast and the so-called acetic acid bacteria. He owes his name to tea, since it is this liquid that is used as a nutrient medium. At the moment, experts identify the various medicinal properties of Kombucha. Let's look at this issue in more detail.
The healing properties of Kombucha
For many millennia, people have been using this tool. Certainly
this is not at all accidental. All the medicinal properties of Kombucha cannot be listed; we will consider only some of them. Due to its special composition, which contains about nine different acids, as well as alcohol, pigments, enzymes, lipids, medusin (a natural antibiotic) and caffeine, this product has, according to experts, an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, it can completely
restore the intestinal microflora, contributes to normalization of blood pressure. Of course, the healing properties of Kombucha are not limited to this. So, it helps in the treatment of diseases such as:
- dysentery;
- eye diseases;
- headache;
- neuralgia;
- varicose veins;
- digestive disorders (including dysbiosis, gastritis, constipation, etc.);
- allergy;
- dandruff.
In addition, the available therapeutic properties of Kombucha also found their
application in cosmetology. In particular, scientists have proven that this tool fights skin diseases perfectly, treats various rashes, as well as acne. In addition to all of the above positive characteristics, the product has a very pleasant taste, refreshing and toning the body. Of course, it is very important to correctly "grow" Kombucha
, the healing properties of which will work perfectly.
Care
In fact, the preparation of Kombucha is quite simple. To do this, you need a special leaven in the form of a pancake (you can ask your friends). It should be put at the bottom of a three-liter jar. Then you can start preparing tea (1 liter of water + 5 full tablespoons of granulated sugar + 2 teaspoons of ordinary tea leaves). After the tea has completely cooled, it should be carefully poured into a jar of leaven. It is better to close the neck of the vessel with a thin layer of gauze, but in no case with a nylon cover. After 4-10 days, the drink is almost ready to drink. It is necessary to carefully get the sourdough and pour all the liquid into a separate vessel. The drink, in turn, should already be in a closed can
still stand about two days. Only now the product is completely ready for use.
Contraindications
In fact, this tool has practically no negative properties. However, experts still warn of some factors. First of all, the product should not be consumed by people with diabetes. You can take a drink from Kombucha at any time of the year, but it is especially good in the summer. However, you must remember that the beneficial properties are good in moderation, and not get carried away. Be healthy!