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	Kombucha
		Kombucha, also known as the Manchurian or Kargasok mushroom, is not a mushroom but a symbiotic mixture of bacteria, including Acetobacter xylinum, Acetobacter ketogenum and Pichia fermentans, and various yeasts.
		Kombucha is used as a tea and is prepared by incubating it in sugared fl or green tea.
		Kombucha tea is prepared by the user, and it is possible for the home-brewed version to become contaminated with pathogenic bacteria or fungi.
	www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/kom_0151.shtml (660 words)

	Kombucha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kombucha is the Western name for a fermentation of sweetened tea using a Kombucha Colony usually consisting of Bacterium xylinum and yeast cultures.
		This hypothesis is due to the observation of increased glucuronic acid conjugates in the urine after kombucha consumption.
		Early chemical analyses of kombucha brew suggested that glucuronic acid was a key component of the brew, perhaps assisting the liver by supplying more of the substance during detoxification.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kombucha (1555 words)

	Gaia Research - Kombucha
		Consumption of Kombucha was first recorded in 220 BC in Manchuria, from whence it spread throughout the Far East, Pacific, India, Russia, Germany, eventually to the rest of Europe, to Africa and more recently across the entire globe.
		Kombucha however is experiencing a phenomenal resurgence of popularity internationally as a healthful tonic beverage.
		Kombucha's liquid medium (tea kvass) and mass (zoogloea) (Medusomyces gisevii Lindau -botanical name) have also been intensively investigated to as a result of numerous early observations that this medium showed distinct antibiotic (bactericidal and bacteriostatic) effects against a number of disease organisms and was used for several therapeutic purposes in veterinary and human medicine.
	www.gaiaresearch.co.za /kombucha.html (1875 words)

	KOMBUCHAGOMBA TEA
		Kombucha is known as the drink of immortality in China, and is as old as life itself.
		Kombucha layers evolved from the water of the not-yet-polluted ocean.
		Vitamin B complex is also referred to as the "mental vitamin" or the "energy vitamin." Because kombucha tea is a complete and perfect source of vitamin B complex, its regular use is especially beneficial for professionals and those living a very stressful life.
	telnet.datanet.hu /~akvapol/kombucha/english/kombucha.htm (2785 words)

	Kombucha.org, health tea, information and products
		The Kombucha Culture, sometimes mistakenly referred to as a mushroom, is a symbiotic colony of yeast and bacteria (the friendly type).
		Kombucha Tea is made by combining the culture, with a mixture of fl tea, and sugar.
		We conclude that Kombucha is a valuable supplement to health care, however, is not a substitute or replacement for established or required professional medical care.
	www.kombucha.org (891 words)

	Food Features: Kvass and Kombucha
		Kombucha is rich in B vitamins and a substance called glucuronic acid which binds up environmental and metabolic toxins so that they can be excreted through the kidneys.
		Minutes after taking a small amount of kombucha tea there was much inflammation in the areas where mercury had accumulated, and burning sensations in the bowel and bladder occurred as mercury was eliminated.
		The inflammation in the breasts was severe as the mercury was being chelated by the kombucha.
	www.westonaprice.org /foodfeatures/kvass.htm (3034 words)

	Kombucha - Free Organic Kombucha cultures mushroom fungus Online
		Brewing your kombucha Culture in tea results in Kombucha Tea which is high in beneficial acids known for its detoxifying properties and in maintaining a healthy digestive tract.
		The Kombucha reproduces another culture or fungus every brew, so once you acquire your kombucha culture there is no need to buy or purchase another Kombucha culture, mushroom or fungus, you can then pass it on to your friends as a great gift idea.
		Kombucha Tea is a biological active product fermented with a living culture to become a natural living food high in enzymes.
	www.kombuchacultures.com (451 words)

	Fungi Perfecti®: the manchurian mushroom
		Kombucha is actually a mixed culture, a symbiotic community of yeasts and bacteria.
		In this case, the negative effect of Kombucha use may be masked by the underlying illness for which a cure is sought.
		Should your Kombucha become contaminated—most often the contaminants are green, pink or fl mold-islands floating on the surface of the tea—you can try to re-purify the culture by removing a portion of contiguous sheath and introducing it to a newly prepared batch of tea.
	www.fungi.com /info/articles/blob.html (3549 words)

	Kombucha America - Page 7 - Cautions and Fraud Warnings
		Kombucha tea is a fermented tea and fermentation of any beverage leaches metal molecules so it should not be brewed in any ferrous metal containers (iron, copper, lead crystal, etc.) or in ceramic containers that might contain lead.
		Kombucha tea is no more likely to become contaminated with anthrax than the milk in your refrigerator.
		Kombucha tea is a fermented living tea which quickly turns sour when capped and bottled unless it is pasteurized.
	www.earthcalls.com /kombucha/page7.shtml (1586 words)

	Kombucha Mushroom Tea
		Kombucha and Kefir are both known as the Tibetan Mushroom.
		Kombucha also spelled as Kombu-cha or translated to the Japanese as Kombu (seaweed) and Cha (tea) is commonly confused with the Japanese Water Crystals (Tibi) or Tibicos, which are very similar to Kefir grains.
		As a Pro-biotic: Acidic kombucha, pH 2-3.5 aids the Stomach (both in the TCM and western sense) in the breakdown and digestion of food ingested.
	www.happyherbalist.com /kombucha.htm (1720 words)

	Kombucha
		The Kombucha fungus is built in membrane form and is a symbiosis of yeast cells and different bacteria.
		The Kombucha fungus needs to live in a solution composed of tea (fl, green and some herbal teas will work well) and sugar (acceptable alternatives are maple syrup, Sucanat, honey will work but it has antibiotic properties which will slow the process down).
		This Kombucha tea should be strained, bottled, sealed with a clean lid and kept in the refrigerator.
	www.mycosource.com /kombucha.htm (902 words)

	ThirdAge: Kombucha Tea
		Described variously as Manchurian mushroom, Kombucha tea, or just Kombucha, this tea is said to have been used for centuries to cure a wide variety of illnesses.
		Kombucha tea is widely supposed to have miraculous medicinal properties, ranging from curing cancer to restoring gray hair to its original color.
		There is also one report of Kombucha becoming infected with anthrax and passing along the infection to an individual who rubbed it on his skin to alleviate pain.
	www.thirdage.com /healthgate/files/21783.html (793 words)

	KOMBUCHA TEA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Actually, it is a colony of yeast and bacteria, a complex symbiosis of yeasts (simple fungi) and bacteria embedded in a pure cellulose "pancake." When this "pancake" is grown on a blend of fl tea and sugar, it transforms the resulting liquid into a refreshingly sweet and sour, lightly sparkling beverage with a fruity fragrance.
		Since Kombucha tea contains lactic acid, anyone who is prone to panic attacks would be wise to place a few drops of the tea under their tongue and wait a few minutes before trying a larger amount.
		Kombucha tea might be a problem for tea sensitive people since a tiny amount of the tea might not by converted by the "pancake" culture.
	www.nutrition4health.org /NOHAnews/NNW97KombuchaTea.htm (3280 words)

	Kombucha Tea
		Because the Kombucha Culture is a living organism exposed to all kinds of influences, the finished beverage doesn't always have the same composition and taste.
		Unless the mother has already been drinking Kombucha, it may be best for the pregnant woman and the breastfeeding mother to forego Kombucha until pregnancy or breastfeeding passes.
		Kombucha, in small doses, has benefitted children with ADD and constipation. People who have problems with Thrush or Candida may actually benefit from drinking Kombucha.
	www.msmsupplements.com /product.asp?Product_id=24829 (1092 words)

	Kombucha Brewing Guide
		Kombucha may be a healthful beverage in view of its anti-microbial activity against a range of pathogenic bacteria.
		This is not a problem for the kombucha tea drinker, as the tea is not affected only the growth of the mushroom.
		The consensus is that a kombucha that's fermented for 6-8 days at a constant 78 degrees F. will produce the best balance of beneficial nutrients as well as a semi-sweet taste.
	www.happyherbalist.com /brewing_kombucha.htm (2489 words)

	what is kombucha
		Kombucha is safe for both Children and for pregnant women when used as recommended.
		When Kombucha is thoroughly and correctly fermented, it consists of acetic acid, carbonic acid, vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, B15, various beneficial enzymes and essential amino acids, folic acid, gluconic acid and lactic acid, as well as usnic acid-a natural product of fermentation, suppressing development of micro-organisms not belonging to the Kombucha culture.
		Glucuronic acid found in Kombucha is also one of the most important elements produced in the liver.
	www.kombucha-lm.com /what_is_kombucha.htm (341 words)

	Kombucha Community
		Kombucha is shared by thousands of people throughout the world who find it to be of benefit to their health and well being.
		Kombucha’s main benefit is helping the body in finding a natural balance.
		Kombucha may be used for detoxifying the body, maintaining metabolic balance, but it also promotes overall wellbeing throughout the body.
	o.webring.com /hub?ring=kombuchacommunit (389 words)

	Kombucha Tea ... All you need to know about the Kombucha mushroom and the tea it makes.
		Kombucha tea is a powerful health drink, which is reported to be the answer to many health problems.
		Kombucha works with your body to boost its natural, inbuilt ability to fight sickness and disease as well as bring a healthy balance back to your metabolism and organs.
		Kombucha is made at home and really is pretty simple to make.
	www.kombuchatea.co.uk (600 words)

	Kombucha Australia - Making Kombucha
		When the kombucha is ready, with clean hands gently lift the mother culture and it’s offspring out onto a clean plate.
		Strain the kombucha into your measuring jug leaving behind about 200ml in the bowl as a starter for the next batch.
		Kombucha is ready to drink immediately, but storing the bottled kombucha for a month or two will give you will give you an even better drink.
	www.kombuchaustralia.com /making.html (1612 words)

	Kombucha Australia linking Kombucha Cultures DownUnder
		To a be more knowledgeable brewer of Kombucha you are encouraged to become part of the International Kombucha Community by joining the email groups.
		While Kombucha was already a popular healing remedy in the twenties and thirties in Russia, Czechoslovakia, Germany and Austria, the fermented beverage almost became extinct in the post war years of World War2.
		Kombucha, like many other healing products of natural medicine, cannot be seen as a single healing remedy.
	www.kombuchaustralia.com (622 words)

	Genesis Kombucha
		Kombucha is known to provide the liver with glucuronic acid, a substance which the liver uses to detoxify our bodies.
		In this manner, Kombucha helps the liver to perform its critical function of binding up toxic substances so they can be carried away by the blood and dispelled from our bodies.
		Kombucha is fun to make, tastes great, is cheap, and if you take it daily, you too may live to become 100 years old!
	darrendixon.supanet.com /kombucha.htm (370 words)

	Kombucha Tea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kombucha Power Beverages are fermented tonics made from the Kombucha culture, tea, water and sugar.
		Other diseases and conditions reportedly treated with kombucha are: constipation, acne, arteriosclerosis, gout, high blood pressure, anxiety, irritability, pains, headaches, dizziness, kidney stone, digestive disorders, hemorrhoids, aging spots, muscular aches, bronchitis, asthma, allergies, insomnia, diabetes, hair loss, obesity, rheumatism, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, carpal tunnel syndrome and aids.
		All Kombucha Power Products have been tested and certified safe by Kappa Labs who are certified by the USDA, FDA and Florida Dept. of Health.
	www.kombuchapower.com /kombucha/Kombucha_tea.asp (166 words)

	The Food Snoop \| San Francisco Bay Guardian
		Blueberries, real and imagined, have a magical, calming effect on me, and their blue-purple shapes, succulently and faintly psychedelically popping out on the hippie-esque (pre-post-millennium redesign) label of this drink, had my hand reaching into the glass-front fridge for the nearly $4 bottle before the rest of me even knew what was up.
		Gingerberry's key ingredient, kombucha, a mysterious substance, was filed under "health craze" in my brain, soon after oat bran, chronologically.
		Kombucha's fans accord it myriad virtues – from cancer-fighting properties to effectiveness as an underarm deodorant, not to mention rust remover.
	www.sfbg.com /39/46/x_food_snoop.html (897 words)

	Thorncroft - cordials, fruit and sparkling drinks
		Kombucha is a truly remarkable and ancient health drink from the East, made by fermenting sweetened green tea with a special microbial culture.
		Kombucha aficionados, who often make their own Kombucha at home, believe it contributes to general well-being by strengthening and stabilising your metabolic and digestive processes.
		A huge amount of research has been done on the effects of Kombucha, much of it in Russia, and Germany, and we have a bibliography of over 200 scientific articles.
	www.thorncroftdrinks.co.uk /kombucha.htm (346 words)

	Information Resources, LC
		Thus testing a "simple" compound may require testing its structure several times to determine with a degree of confidence that it is (or isn't) a particular substance.
		While Kombucha has been consumed for thousands of years, its use is currently relegated to the realm of folklore and alternative medicine.
		Kombucha is not widely appreciated in the scientific community because that frame of mind wants facts instead of anecdotal information.
	www.kombucha-research.com /kcrg/aboutus.htm (1035 words)

	Kombucha Journal 30 languages by Günther W. Frank
		Kombucha werden in der Volksmedizin seit erdenklichen Zeiten Heilwirkungen nachgesagt werden, die von der harmlosesten Unpäßlichkeit bis zu der schwersten Erkrankung reichen.
		Le Kombucha est une boisson populaire bienfaisante, un remède naturel obtenu en faisant fermenter du thé qui est connu depuis 2 200 ans en Chine.
		Le champignon kombucha se nourrit de sucre pour produire en échange de très précieuse substances que l’on retrouve dans la boisson obtenue: de l’acide glucoronique, de l’acide gluconique, de l’acide lactique, des vitamines, des acides aminés, des substances antibiotiques, etc. La culture du kombucha est une véritable petite usine biochimique.
	www.kombu.de (1189 words)

	Kombucha 'Mushroom' Tea - Alternative Medicine
		The Kombucha is a large, flat, pancake-shaped, fungus-like growth.
		Kombucha tea can be traced back 2,000 years to China, Russia, Japan, and Korea.
		Making kombucha tea at home is both easy and inexpensive, after the initial purchase of a kombucha.
	www.bellaonline.com /ArticlesP/art17881.asp (380 words)

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