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Medusomycete or kombucha is a colony of microorganisms in symbiosis - acetic bacteria and yeast fungi. When infused, it turns the nutrient solution of sugar and tea leaves into a pleasant, refreshing drink, kombucha, which is used to treat many diseases. Most doctors strictly prohibit taking kombucha for stomach ulcers, although they recognize its beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
Doctors strictly do not recommend drinking kombucha if you have stomach ulcers.
Composition and value of kombucha
Medusomycete “lives” in a nutrient solution of water, tea leaves and sugar. It receives its medicinal properties as a result of the vital activity of microorganisms. First, yeast fungi decompose sucrose into alcohol and carbon dioxide, then acetic bacteria begin to work.
The result is a drink with a complex, not fully understood chemical composition. It is known to contain:
- organic acids;
- alcohol;
- Sahara;
- microelements;
- alkaloids;
- vitamins;
- enzymes;
- lipids;
- purine;
- antibiotic medusin;
- pigments.
Kombucha is a probiotic and has the following properties:
- antioxidant;
- immunostimulating;
- antimicrobial;
- bactericidal;
- antibiotic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- painkillers;
- tonic.
When taken correctly, kombucha has a beneficial effect on all organs and systems, although it has contraindications. But only a drink that has been prepared for at least 5 days has a healing effect. To treat most diseases, 7-10 days are used.
Is kombucha good for the stomach?
The effect of kombucha on the stomach is due to its composition. If there are no serious diseases, and the infusion is used for preventive purposes, then the effect will be extremely positive.
A drink made from medusomycetes is also useful in treating the stomach. But taking it yourself is risky; the infusion contains too many components that irritate the mucous membrane. Of course, their effect can be neutralized by other products, but not completely.
Kombucha should only be used to treat stomach problems after consulting a doctor. Perhaps the doctor does not believe in the healing power of kombucha, but he should not give an outright ban on taking the infusion.
How does kombucha affect the stomach?
The effect of medusomycete infusion on the stomach is ambiguous and has not been fully studied.Perhaps this is why most sources point to the beneficial effects of the symbiont on the gastrointestinal tract as a whole, and describe in detail its effects on the intestines and other organs. They try to carefully bypass the stomach. Or they give very little vague information.
An infusion of medusomycetes stimulates the secretion of gastric juice, therefore it is often recommended for gastrointestinal diseases aggravated by a decrease in secretory function. But not during the period of exacerbation.
With increased stomach acidity, kombucha, on the contrary, can be harmful. It enhances secretory function. As a result, hydrochloric acid, which is already released in excess quantities and irritates the gastric mucosa, will become even greater, which can lead to an ulcer.
Kombucha contains organic acids and alcohol that irritate the stomach walls. On the one hand, this improves digestion and intestinal motility, on the other, it increases inflammation.
Opinions about the effect of kombucha on the digestive system are controversial
But not everything is so simple. Kombucha has properties to relieve inflammation and pain, it even heals wounds. It contains the antibiotic medusin, which can treat some forms of ulcers.
In addition, kombucha removes waste and toxins from the body, which can be both a product and a cause of gastrointestinal diseases. It has an immunostimulating effect, which in itself accelerates recovery and strengthens the body's resistance.
Kombucha improves microflora and activates cell regeneration. This is of paramount importance in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, especially those associated with damage to the mucous membrane.
Is it possible to drink kombucha for stomach diseases?
If you already have stomach diseases, a drink made from medusomycetes can be taken independently at low or normal acidity, and only during the period of remission. In other cases, you should definitely consult with an experienced gastroenterologist. If he does not know about the medicinal properties of medusomycetes, or does not believe in them, he should ask for advice from another doctor.
With increased stomach acidity
Kombucha for gastritis with high acidity and other gastrointestinal diseases associated with increased secretory function should not be taken at all, or should be drunk under the supervision of a doctor. This means that when everything is going well, you need to see a specialist at least once a week, unless more frequent visits are recommended. He is informed about all changes in condition, and not just when pain appears.
In this case, kombucha must be drunk diluted with water or with additives - infusions of medicinal herbs, honey. You cannot select additional components yourself, nor can you change their proportions or dosage.
Honey is used especially carefully as an additive. This is a biologically active substance, and quite strong. It can be beneficial or cause significant harm to the body. On the one hand, honey neutralizes the effect of acids contained in the medusomycete infusion, on the other hand, it is itself an irritant.In addition, it is a rather strong allergen, and intolerance manifests itself in various forms, including cumulative, when a person gradually becomes ill.
Competent consultation with a specialist before drinking kombucha is mandatory.
For gastritis
Kombucha can be drunk for gastritis with low or neutral acidity during remission. During an exacerbation, coordinate an appointment with a doctor; it is quite possible that he will include it in therapy. But you definitely need to consult, since the drink tends to enhance the effect of herbs and some medications.
With atrophic gastritis, it is better to forget about kombucha. Unless, of course, the patient has found an exceptionally competent doctor, or is participating in a program to study the effect of medusomycetes on the body.
The fact is that atrophic gastritis is a very unpleasant form that can not only degenerate into an ulcer, but also lead to the formation of tumors. The disease is associated with severe pain and is expressed in thinning and dystrophic changes in the mucous membrane. Doctors once again try not to disturb her with gastroscopy and other studies, so the first manifestations of oncology may go unnoticed.
For stomach ulcers
Usually, kombucha is strictly contraindicated for stomach ulcers. This is due to the irritating effect of the compounds contained in the infusion. They can increase inflammation of the mucous membrane; it is difficult to imagine what alkaloids, organic acids, and other aggressive compounds will do to a wound, which is an ulcer.
True, there are several “buts”. Kombucha has wound healing, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and other properties that promote ulcer scarring. So is it worth exposing her to substances with the opposite effect in the hope that the result will be positive?
You should not drink kombucha made at home if you have an ulcer. But there is an antibiotic called medusin, which destroys the bacterium Helicobacterpy lori, which is often the cause of the disease. Kazakh scientists have patented the drug Medusomycetin, obtained by extracting substances from kombucha, which is effective in treating ulcers. Research on the antibiotic continues.
For duodenal ulcer
The ban on taking kombucha for duodenal ulcers is due to the same reasons as for stomach damage. You can drink the infusion only during the period of remission on the recommendation of a doctor.
How to drink kombucha with benefits for the stomach
Most of the world's population suffers from stomach diseases. They are well studied and can be treated with medications and herbs. Kombucha is not the last hope here. If there is the slightest doubt that taking the infusion is safe, you should refuse it.
For stomach diseases, drink kombucha only diluted, often in combination with herbs. Sometimes honey is added to the drink.
Recipes
Usually, to treat stomach diseases, kombucha is taken together with herbal infusions. The recipe must be agreed upon with your doctor, since the disease progresses differently in all people. In addition, some plants enhance the secretory function, others slow it down, and have properties that both promote the recovery process and aggravate the painful condition.
Sometimes kombucha is prepared without using tea leaves - using medicinal herbs.To do this, 100 g of the collection is steamed with 1.5 liters of boiling water and left overnight. Sugar is added only in the morning, completely dissolving in the liquid. Pour in the medusomycete and leave for at least 7 days.
Kombucha can be combined with herbal infusions
The finished drink, infused for 7-9 days, is taken for preventive purposes 1-2 times a year. Course – 1.5-2 months. Dosage – 100 ml at a time. Breakfast regimen - half an hour before meals;
- lunch – 60 minutes before or after a meal, 1-2 hours later;
- dinner - 3 hours after eating or 30-60 minutes before bedtime.
Recipe 1 with herbal mixture
You will need a glass of water and a ready-made 7-9-day infusion of kombucha, 2 tbsp. spoons of honey, 2 tbsp. l. herbal collection. To prepare it, medicinal plants are taken in the following proportions:
- cinnamon rose hips – 4;
- dried cucumber – 4;
- fennel fruits – 3;
- calendula flowers – 3;
- licorice root – 2;
- cyanosis grass – 2;
- coltsfoot flowers – 1;
- nettle – 1;
- yarrow – 1;
- peppermint – 1.
Preparation:
- The herbs are crushed and mixed.
- Separate 2 tbsp. l. collection, pour boiling water.
- Cook for 10 minutes.
- They wrap it up and insist.
- After cooling, the mixture is filtered.
- Add honey and kombucha.
Drink 1 glass per day, in 3 doses (70 ml), 40 minutes after meals.
Recipe with centaury, calamus and watch
To prepare the mixture you will need a glass of water and 7-9 days of kombucha, 2 tbsp. l. medicinal collection, 1 tbsp. l. honey Herbs are taken in the following ratio:
- centaury – 2;
- calamus root – 2;
- three-leaf watch – 2;
- chopped orange peel (not zest!) – 2;
- wormwood – 1.
Preparation of the infusion is the same as described above. Only the herb collection is boiled for 15 minutes.
Take 1/2 cup an hour before meals. Duration of treatment – 3 months.
Admission rules
The fermented infusion must be diluted with water or a decoction of herbs. You need to start taking it with a dose not exceeding 100 ml, unless the prescription provides for an even smaller one.
Heating the drink enhances its properties, cooling it makes the effect prolonged. If there are no special instructions in the recipe, the infusion should be at room temperature.
Add honey to kombucha carefully. On the one hand, it enhances bactericidal and antibiotic properties, on the other, it irritates the mucous membrane and can serve as an allergen.
Restrictions and contraindications
Kombucha infusion is prohibited for independent use during an exacerbation of all gastrointestinal diseases. If you have an ulcer with any secretory function or gastritis aggravated by high acidity, you should not take it. An exception is a doctor’s prescription together with a specially selected collection of medicinal herbs.
You should not drink kombucha infusion if you have the following diseases:
- hypotension;
- diabetes;
- some fungal infections;
- alcoholism.
In some cases, taking kombucha is strictly prohibited
Conclusion
You should not drink kombucha if you have a stomach ulcer; in exceptional cases, it can be prescribed by your doctor, for example, if the body reacts poorly to the usual antibiotics that destroy the Helicobacter pylori bacterium. Medusomycete infusion helps well with gastritis with low or neutral acidity during remission.It is even better to drink it for preventive purposes.
