An amazing organism floating on the surface of sweet tea in a three-liter jar can be found in many kitchens. It is best known as a Japanese or tea fungus - useful properties and contraindications of this biological substance are known in the countries of the East even before our era. The drink, received as a result of the vital activity of the body, has long been considered an elixir of youth and beauty in China.
The benefits of the tea fungus and the main contraindications to its use
The biological substrate in question is a zooglue-symbiotic union of two different types of microorganisms, yeast-like fungi and bacteria. The tea mushroom feeds on a sugar solution, as a rule - sweetened black or green tea without additives and flavorings, sometimes with juice. As a result of its livelihood, zoogloea contributes to the fermentation of sugar with the production of alcohol and carbon dioxide, and the bacteria oxidize the resulting ethyl alcohol into acetic acid.
Thus, a drink with a sweet and sour taste resembling kvass is obtained. Its useful properties are explained by the constituents of the solution:
- vitamins of group B, and also C and P;
- trace elements - zinc, iodine, calcium;
- proteins;
- sugars and polysaccharides;
- tannins;
- pigments;
- aromatic compounds;
- enzymes;
- organic acids - koyeva, glucon, coal, milk.
Thanks to the contents of the listed elements, the drink produced by the Japanese mushroom produces a lot of positive effects on the body:
- oppression of pathogenic bacteria;
- normalization of intestinal microflora;
- correction of blood pressure;
- decrease in cholesterol concentration;
- stimulation of the brain;
- improvement of the functions of the nervous system;
- cupping of inflammatory processes;
- purification of blood vessels;
- elimination of anemia;
- decrease in body weight;
- slowing the aging of cells;
- regeneration of the skin;
- support the functioning of the liver and gallbladder.
The tea mushroom produces absolutely natural chemical compounds, so many people believe that the drink has no side effects and contraindications, even use it in unlimited quantities. However, this opinion is erroneous, especially if there are some health problems.
Therapeutic properties of the tea fungus and contraindications to the reception of the drink
The above beneficial effects of the Japanese fungus allow it to be used in the treatment of various diseases:
- tuberculosis;
- hypertension;
- chronic enterocolitis;
- angina ;
- rheumatic heart disease;
- infected and purulent wounds;
- tonsillitis;
- dysentery;
- scarlet fever;
- gastritis;
- conjunctivitis;
- inflammation of the hemorrhoids;
- influenza and ARI;
- typhoid fever;
- polyarthritis;
- atherosclerosis;
- sinusitis;
- insomnia;
- headache;
- ulcerative stomatitis ;
- pathology of the liver and gallbladder.
There are known useful properties of the tea fungus in pyelonephritis and other inflammations of the lobes and urinary tract. Thanks to the pronounced antibacterial effect, the drink helps to suppress the reproduction of pathogenic microbes, normalizes the outflow of urine.
It is important to note and contraindications to the use of this zoolei:
- diabetes;
- individual intolerance;
- gout;
- peptic ulcer, especially during the period of exacerbation;
- increased acidity of the stomach;
- fungal diseases;
- hypotension;
- allergic reactions.
Useful properties of tea fungus for women
The considered symbiosis of fungi and bacteria produces a drink that is especially necessary for representatives of the beautiful half of humanity. The drug has a pronounced positive effect on reproductive functions, promotes the improvement of the genitourinary system, and also prevents breast and uterine cancer.
In addition, the tea mushroom has found its application in cosmetology. A drink is used to rinse hair, rejuvenate procedures, treat cellulite and stretch marks, acne and acne.