Kombucha
Author: Dr. Lee
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Time: 2010/11/20 16:55:05
Kombucha is a fermented tea that is often drunk for medicinal purposes. There is limited scientific information supporting any health benefit and few studies are being conducted, although there are several centuries of anecdotal accounts supporting some of the health benefits attributed to the tea. Kombucha is available commercially and can be made at home by fermenting tea using a visible, solid mass of yeast and bacteria which forms the kombucha culture which is often referred to as the "mushroom" or the "mother".
Health claims
Some kombucha producers make vague claims such as 'kombucha detoxifies the body and energizes the mind', but do not make specific claims because there is little published research on the health benefits of kombucha. Proponents commonly claim kombucha aids cancer recovery, increases energy, sharpens eyesight, aids joint recovery, improves skin elasticity, aids digestion, and improves experience with foods that 'stick' going down such as rice or pasta. However, these claims are largely unverified or subjective.
