Kombucha is known as the Manchurian mushroom. In fact, it isn't a mushroom at all but described as such for it's mushroom-like appearance and is consumable in the form of fermented tea. Its fermented form gives the body access to probiotics which offer some of the following:
Possible Benefits of Probiotics
- Food digestion and alleviation of digestive disorders (such as IBS, Chrohn's disease, etc)
- Synthesis of B vitamins and absorption of calcium
- Reducing lactose intolerance / aiding in digestibility of milk products
- Protection against vaginal infection and yeast infection
- Increased immune system response
- Anti-cancer activity in the body
- Promoting skin health / anti-acne
- Reducing cholesterol
- Reducing negative effects of taking many antibiotics
A site for more info about probiotics:
http://www.lakewinds.com/store/Who-Needs-Probiotics-W4718C18760.aspx
Also, here's a link that describes how to make your own kombucha. I haven't yet, but am inspired after looking at this link and getting tired of paying so much every time I want a to sip on this delicious beverage.
http://www.seedsofhealth.co.uk/fermenting/kombucha_howto.shtml
I would be interested in making my own Kombucha too. I love unsweetened, 100% natural cranberry juice. It would be fun to see what juice flavor combos would work the best.
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ReplyDeletei actually didn't take the pic but found it on a site featuring home-made kombucha. the pic definitely makes me want to make my own though!
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