As an ancient tea, Kombucha has been used to treat a variety of medical ailments for centuries. Now that it’s regaining popularity, some of these cures are being rediscovered.
Kombucha is so widely regarded as a healthy supplement that it’s featured on WebMD, who shows that it’s used for:
memory loss, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), joint pain(rheumatism), aging, loss of appetite, AIDS, cancer, high blood pressure, constipation, arthritis, and hair regrowth. It is also used for increasing white cell (T-cell) counts, boosting the immune system, and strengthening the metabolism. Some people apply kombucha tea directly to the skin for pain.
Gee, it seems like there are few things kombucha is not used for.
Personally: it helps me to settle my stomach, relax, relieve headaches, and provides a slight energy boost similar to a cup of coffee (without the jittery feeling and the caffeine dependency). I usually drink a full glass of water with it as well, because it’s a pretty strong diuretic. I’ve even used it as face toner when I ran out, and it worked in a pinch (I haven’t heard this elsewhere, but the chemical balance of the ‘buch works out better than just pure rubbing alcohol).
even facemasks!
It’s clear that there are so many uses for kombucha. What do you use it for, and how has it helped you?