Guest guest Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 http://www.aidsmap.com/treatments/ixdata/english/4C8388BC-B661-4FF4-84DE-6222DBA\ BC07E.htm Kombucha mushroomUpdated: Aug 01, 2003 Tea made with the Kombucha mushroom is claimed to have immune stimulating and antibiotic properties. The mushroom is a relative of fungi such as shiitake, maitake and reishi which are used in Chinese and Japanese medicine, but its use has only been reported in the past few years. The mushroom is actually a `yeast culture’ raised in a glass jar in a solution of black tea, sugar and water. This liquid gradually ferments and a new mushroom sprouts out of the old mushroom. The tea is then drunk on a regular basis, and is claimed to relieve many health problems and stimulate the immune system. The tea is said to contain high levels of B vitamins, although no chemical analysis of the tea has been published. No studies have taken place to investigate the effects of Kombucha mushroom in people with HIV, but there have been suggestions that the fungus “Aspergillus” can be harboured by the mushroom and transmitted to people who grow it. NEW WEB MESSAGE BOARDS - JOIN HERE. Alternative Medicine Message Boards.Info http://alternative-medicine-message-boards.info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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