Kombucha - Nature Cures®

Also known as Camililias senensi

Kombucha is a raw, fermented, probiotic and naturally carbonated tea, most likely an ancient Chinese elixir, with some records extending back to the Qin Dynasty in 220BC. There is evidence that Genghis Khan and his men drank kombucha in the 12th century for vitality and strength. From Asia it travelled the Silk Road to Japan, Korea and finally Russia, where definite record keeping dates to the late 19th century.

Kombucha is made with water, tea, sugar and a fermenting culture called a SCOBY (a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast). After steeping the tea leaves in boiling water and allowing to cool, SCOBY is added to the room temperature tea and allowed to ferment in a warm room (76-82° Fahrenheit) for 1-2 weeks.

This type of fermented tea made using the leaves of a tea plant (Camililias senensi) and is good for the stomach, intestinal bacteria balance and overall wellbeing. Kombucha converts sugar into organic acids and contains several different types of organic acids. A major one is gluconic and glucoronic acids which specifically detoxifies the liver and benefit the skin, hair, eyes and fingernails.

Kombucha is also good for weight loss, increased mood, energy and can lower high blood pressure. Kombucha has very few calories and little sugar once properly fermented.

What are the nutrients in kombucha?

Lactic acid: Found in Kombucha in its most potent form L-lactic(+). Lactic acid is essential for the digestive system.
Acetic acid: Its main function is to inhibit harmful bacteria. Acetic acid is used as a preservative because of this action
Malic acid: Is also used in the body’s detoxification process.
Oxalic acid: Encourages the cellular production of energy and is a natural preservative.
Gluconic acid: Is effective against many yeast infections such as Candida and thrush.
Butyric acid: Is produced by the yeasts and when working with gluconic acid, might help combat yeast infections such as Candida.
Nucleic acid: Work with the body aiding healthy cell regeneration.
Amino acids: A group of acids which are the building blocks of protein. All cells in the body are made from amino acids.
Enzymes: Are proteins that act as catalysts, speeding the rate at which biochemical reactions proceed.
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorous

NOTE: Three cups of kombucha are ample per day. Overconsumption can lead to headache, nausea, gastrointestinal distress, or ketoacidosis.

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