Kombucha tea fungus and its healthy properties
What is Kombucha?
The Kombucha fungus, also called Scoby “Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast”, gets its name from its ability to form a breeding ground, i.e. symbiotic colony, for bacteria and yeast. The Kombucha mushroom is a network of fibers and microorganisms. This symbiotic reaction creates a unique carbonated drink. The tea mushroom is super easy and quick to make. A new Kombucha Scoby is usually formed with each fermentation process. The fungus looks like a yellowish, slippery, flaky cake. The tea fungus has the ability to gradually grow and become thicker.
What is the tea fungus good for?
Kombucha is suitable for people of all ages to strengthen that. Due to Kombucha’s property of improving the functioning of the stomach and cleansing our body, it is actively used for. Traditional medicine appreciates the properties of this mushroom and recommends it to treat many ailments, from kidney and liver diseases. Kombucha is highly valued for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. The nutrients in the kombucha drink help to regulate cholesterol levels and help with polyarthritis, rheumatic heart disease and atherosclerosis. Kombucha can also be used to treat upper respiratory ailments such as sore throats, tonsillitis and chronic colds. The mixture of bacterial and yeast flora helps the tea fungus to improve well-being in colitis, enteritis, gastritis and other bacterial diseases. Kombucha can be consumed if you have diabetes. It gently strengthens the nervous system and breaks down.
The drinking mushroom contains a large number of B vitamins, various types of antioxidants and probiotics. Depending on how kombucha is prepared and stored, its nutritional content can vary greatly. Kombucha has a slightly calming effect on the stomach flora. Kombucha’s anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate some symptoms of discomfort. The Scoby itself can be used topically on the face and hair. Washing your face with the Scoby helps improve skin texture, reduce rashes, and eliminate active inflammation. When applied to the hair, kombucha has a strengthening and revitalizing effect.
Where does the mushroom tea feel best?
Homemade mushroom tea should be kept in a glass jar. The mushroom prefers a warm, shady place without direct sunlight. The best temperature to grow the mushroom at home is up to 25 degrees Celsius. However, it should not fall below 17-18 degrees Celsius if possible.
How many times a day can you drink the tea fungus?
The kombucha drink is drunk through a sieve or several layers of gauze. This should not be consumed with food as it can cause fermentation in the stomach. The frequency of consumption should not exceed 3-4 times a day, otherwise diarrhea or allergic reactions may develop. Half a glass at a time can be drunk 2-3 hours after a meal. Consuming kombucha in the morning helps prepare the stomach, kidneys, and liver for the day’s work. In the evening, a kombucha drink calms, reduces inflammation, reduces body tension and helps more quickly.
