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Drinking kombucha for gout is allowed to relieve the acute condition and improve the functioning of the joints. Some caution must be exercised when consuming mushroom kvass, but in general it can be of great benefit for gout.
Can a person with gout drink kombucha?
Homemade mushroom in a jar is known by many names - medusomycete, kombucha, Japanese mushroom, zooglea or tea jellyfish. But most often it is called kombucha, since the organism is grown on the basis of weak, sweetened tea. As a result of fermentation processes in the tea base, left for several weeks in suitable conditions, a beneficial fungus is born that is capable of constantly producing a healing, slightly carbonated drink.
Mushroom kvass, obtained by infusing tea jellyfish, has numerous valuable properties. In particular, the drink:
- serves as a natural antibiotic and quickly eliminates pathogenic microorganisms in the intestines and tissues;
- contains a large amount of essential vitamins and helps fight the symptoms of vitamin deficiency;
- preventively protects the body from cancer, and also slows down the development of existing tumors;
- raises the pH level in the human body, which contributes to comprehensive health improvement;
- has a pronounced rejuvenating effect due to its high content of antioxidants.
Kombucha, or Zooglea, Benefits Joints During Gout
Drinking kombucha with a disease such as gout is allowed, but this should be done with caution. It is necessary to infuse mushroom jellyfish according to a special system, monitor the dosage of the healthy drink and carefully monitor your own well-being.
What are the benefits of kombucha for gout?
Kombucha can provide significant benefits in the treatment of gout. First of all, it improves the general condition of the body because:
- improves digestion, which means it promotes the proper absorption of nutrients by all systems of the body;
- improves the functioning of the excretory system and prevents the deposition of harmful salts in the joints;
- facilitates the course of inflammatory processes and therefore can reduce pain due to gout;
- has a calming effect on the nervous system and normalizes the psycho-emotional background in patients with gout.
The composition of the mushroom drink includes, among other things, biologically active compounds and valuable polysaccharides that regulate metabolic processes. Kombucha helps restore damaged cartilage tissue in joints. Thus, the use of the mushroom for gout is completely justified; when used wisely, it has a beneficial effect on well-being.
How to properly prepare kombucha to treat gout
Gout is a fairly serious chronic disease, so treatment with kombucha should be carried out using proven methods. Home medicine offers several basic recipes for infusing mushroom jellyfish.
Mushroom kvass can be taken pure or mixed with herbs
Classic recipe
Most often, to treat gout, they use the usual recipe for making kombucha, making minor adjustments to it. The algorithm for preparing a healthy drink is as follows:
- First of all, prepare a nutrient solution for the tea jellyfish. Just 2 small spoons of dried tea leaves are poured into 1 liter of hot water, 5 large spoons of sugar are poured into the tea and the drink is infused for about 15 minutes.
- When the tea is brewed, strain it and wait until it cools to a warm temperature.
- After this, the drink is poured into a prepared jar and a piece of a mushroom organism, grown independently or borrowed from friends, is dropped into it. The jar is closed with folded gauze and then placed in a warm place, but shaded from direct sunlight.
Infusion of mushroom kvass takes about 5-10 days.After this time, the infusion from the tea jellyfish is poured into another container and used for medicinal purposes, and the mushroom itself is placed in a new solution to prepare another portion of kvass.
The peculiarities of the classic recipe for gout are that to create a nutrient solution, it is recommended to take green tea leaves. It contains less purines, which are especially dangerous for gout. In addition, for joint disease, it is better to use weak mushroom kvass - it is better to drain the drink 5-7 days after infusion.
Herbal kombucha for gout
Kombucha prepared with medicinal herbs is especially beneficial for gouty joints. Traditional medicine offers several options for herbal remedies, each of them has strong medicinal properties.
For gout, mushroom kvass prevents salt deposition
Collection with lingonberries, nettles and burdock root
Kombucha prepared according to the following recipe has a good anti-inflammatory and strengthening effect:
- a small piece of kombucha is immersed in a regular nutrient solution based on green or weak black tea for several days;
- at the same time prepare the following herbal mixture - lingonberry leaves are mixed in equal proportions with dried burdock root, nettle leaves and violet petals;
- measure out 3 large spoons of the healing mixture and pour hot water, but not boiling water, for 2 hours.
The finished infusion is passed through folded cheesecloth, cooled to a warm state and mixed in equal proportions with regular kombucha. Then the drink is infused for another 3 days, after which it is consumed according to a specific recipe.
Collection with strawberries and sage
The following kombucha drink has a strong analgesic and calming effect:
- dried sage and strawberry leaves are mixed in equal proportions - 3 large spoons each;
- add 30 g of dried lilac and string flowers to the herbs, as well as 2 small spoons of ivy;
- Pour the prepared mixture into a glass of regular kombucha and leave to steep for 30 minutes.
The finished product is filtered, and it is recommended to take this drink in case of exacerbation of gout and severe pain.
It is best to cook mushrooms for gout using green tea or herbal infusions.
Collection with wormwood, rowan and chicory
Kombucha mixed with medicinal herbs according to the following recipe has a complex healing effect:
- dried wormwood flowers and chicory powder are mixed in 2 large spoons;
- add 1 large spoonful of dried oregano and rowan berries, as well as 3 tablespoons of crushed bay leaves;
- pour the collection with hot, but not boiling water and leave for an hour;
- filter and top up the infusion in equal quantities with a standard kombucha drink.
Herbal infusion with kombucha relieves inflammation, soothes pain and has a beneficial effect on metabolism during gout exacerbation.
How to drink kombucha for gout
According to the scheme for using kombucha, in case of exacerbation of gout, you need to take the drink three times a day, and a single dosage is half a glass.
In total, treatment with kombucha should be continued for no more than a month. The effect of drinking tea jellyfish for gout appears quite quickly - after 2 weeks, patients notice an improvement in their condition.
If an exacerbation of gout is accompanied by severe pain, the dosage regimen can be slightly changed.In the first 2 days, kombucha is taken in a standard dosage, but then the single dose is doubled, and in total the medicine is taken up to 4 times a day.
For gout, tea jellyfish infusion is taken for about a month
How much kombucha can you drink per day for gout?
In acute and chronic cases of gouty arthritis, it is important to adhere to daily dosages of kombucha. Typically, kombucha is taken in a volume of no more than 350 ml per day, this amount is divided into 3 equal servings.
Kombucha compresses for gout
In the treatment of gout, mushroom jellyfish is used not only for preparing medicinal drinks. Kombucha can be used externally; it is best to combine both treatment methods to achieve maximum effect.
Compresses using kombucha are made as follows:
- a small piece of linen or cotton fabric is soaked in a regular kombucha infusion;
- the fabric is applied to the sore joint and secured on top with a warm scarf or handkerchief;
- Keep the compress for 30 minutes and then remove.
It is recommended to repeat the procedure three times a day, and the total course of therapy is continued for 2 weeks. The beneficial substances in kombucha penetrate into diseased joints through the skin and have a pronounced beneficial effect.
An infusion of homemade kombucha can be applied as a compress to sore joints.
Limitations and contraindications for the use of kombucha for gout
In general, kombucha is considered very beneficial for gouty arthritis. However, kombucha also has contraindications. It is not recommended to use it:
- if you have diabetes, the drink will do more harm than good, since the sugar in its composition will lead to an increase in glucose levels;
- for fungal infections of any type;
- with a tendency to obesity and excess weight.
In case of increased stomach acidity, drink the product with caution.
If you have gout, you should not use too strong or very sweet mushroom kvass; excess sugar and purines will negatively affect the condition of the joints. It is not recommended to exceed the daily dosage of the beneficial infusion, and if the unpleasant sensations caused by kombucha only intensify, then you should definitely stop using it.
Medusomycete can relieve pain and improve mobility in gout
Conclusion
You can drink kombucha for gout, provided that the drink has a weak concentration and is taken in proven dosages. The greatest benefit comes from tea kvass made with herbs or green tea leaves, and it can be used both internally and externally.
