What is kombucha? First of all, this is a kind of symbiosis of yeast and the so-called acetic acid bacteria. It owes its name to tea, since it is this liquid that is used as a nutrient medium. At the moment, experts identify a variety of medicinal properties of kombucha. Let's look at this issue in more detail.
Healing properties of kombucha
For thousands of years people have been using this remedy. Definitely
this is no coincidence. It is impossible to list all the medicinal properties of kombucha, we will consider only some of them. Due to the special composition, which contains about nine different acids, as well as alcohol, pigments, enzymes, lipids, jellyfish (a natural antibiotic) and caffeine, this product, according to experts, has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, is able to completely restore the intestinal microflora, promotesnormalization of blood pressure. Of course, the medicinal properties of kombucha are not limited to this. So, it helps in the treatment of diseases such as:
- dysentery;
- eye diseases;
- headaches;
- neuralgia;
- varicose veins;
- digestion disorders (including dysbacteriosis, gastritis, constipation, etc.);
- allergy;
- dandruff.
In addition, the existing therapeutic properties of Kombucha also found their own
application in cosmetology. In particular, scientists have proven that this remedy perfectly fights skin diseases, treats various kinds of rashes, as well as acne. In addition to all the above positive characteristics, the product has a very pleasant taste, refreshing and toning the body. Of course, it is very important to properly "grow" kombucha, the medicinal properties of which will work great.
Care
In fact, making kombucha is quite simple. To do this, you need a special sourdough 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 making tea (1 liter of water + 5 full tablespoons of granulated sugar + 2 teaspoons of regular tea leaves). After the tea has completely cooled, it should be carefully poured into a jar of sourdough. It is better to close the neck of the vessel with a thin layer of gauze, but in no case with a nylon lid. After 4-10 days, the drink is almost ready to drink. Must be carefully picked upleaven and pour all the liquid into a separate vessel. The drink, in turn, already in a closed jar should
still stand for about two days. Only now the product is completely ready for use.
Contraindications
In fact, this tool has almost no negative properties. However, experts still warn about some factors. First of all, the product should not be used by people with diabetes. You can drink kombucha drink at any time of the year, but it is especially good in summer. However, you need to remember that useful properties are good in moderation, and not get carried away. Stay he althy!
