Kombucha tea

[Albannach]

Anyone on here brewed it?

[si tate]

Never heard of it, is it a herbal thing for alements.

[Albannach]

Never heard of it, is it a herbal thing for alements.

Aye, seems to be a panacea. I've got some brewing at the moment. But I'm unsure what it should look like while it's brewing.

[si tate]

Just looked it up, be careful mate you could end up in hospital.

[darkdezigns]

A review of the published literature on the safety of kombucha suggests no specific oral toxicity in rats,[7] although it has also been shown to increase the size of both the liver and spleen in mice.[8] Other reports suggest that care should be taken when taking medical drugs or hormone replacement therapy while regularly drinking kombucha.[9] It may also cause allergic reactions. [10]It is common for urinary samples to obtain a chemical like scent due to the fermenting process of kombucha which releases into the liver. If this is the case, take another urine sample. If it continues to smell, consult a local physician to be checked for liver complications.[11]

Other health claims may be due to the simple acidity of the drink, possibly influencing the production of stomach acids or modifying the communities of microorganisms in the GI tract. For example, anecdotal reports suggest relief of gas or other difficulties with digestion



buts its been around since 250bc so it cant be that bad

[si tate]

Don't know if you've seen this yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA2Pg...eature=related

[Albannach]

Thanks guys.

I've read most of the stuff on the net, discounted all the American guff, they can't make money out of it so they say it's bad for you. A bit like the way they banned research into Vitamin B17. Now that's an interesting read!

Anyway, I digress... As this is the 1st time I've brewed it, I'm wondering what it should be looking like at day 5.

[si tate]

Well i can't help you mate, good luck with it though.

[POPEYE]

Is it like prison julip