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Drinking kombucha for gout is allowed to alleviate the acute condition and to improve the functioning of the joints. In the use of mushroom kvass, you need to be careful, but in general, with gout, it can be of great benefit.
Is it possible for a gout patient to drink kombucha
The homemade mushroom in the jar is known by many names - jellyfish, kombucha, Japanese mushroom, zooglea or tea jellyfish. But most often it is called kombucha, since the body is grown on the basis of weak sweetened tea. As a result of the fermentation processes in the tea base, left for several weeks in suitable conditions, a useful mushroom arises, capable of constantly producing a healing slightly carbonated drink.
Mushroom kvass obtained by infusion of 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 to fight the symptoms of vitamin deficiency;
- prophylactically 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 complex healing;
- has a pronounced anti-aging effect due to the high content of antioxidants.
Kombucha, or zooglea, benefits joints during gout
Drinking kombucha for a condition such as gout is allowed, but it must be done with caution. It is necessary to insist mushroom jellyfish in a special system, monitor the dosage of a healthy drink and carefully monitor your own well-being.
Why is kombucha useful for gout
In the treatment of gout, kombucha can provide significant benefits. First of all, it improves the general condition of the body, because:
- improves digestion, which means it contributes to the proper absorption of nutrients by all body systems;
- 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 in case of 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 repair damaged cartilage tissue in joints. Thus, the use of the mushroom for gout is fully justified, with reasonable use, it has a beneficial effect on well-being.
How to properly prepare kombucha to treat gout
Gout is a fairly serious chronic disease, therefore, treatment with kombucha should be carried out according to proven methods. Home medicine offers several basic recipes for infusing mushroom jellyfish.
Mushroom kvass can be taken in pure form or mixed with herbs
Classic recipe
Most often, the usual kombucha recipe is used to treat gout, making minor adjustments to it. The algorithm for preparing a healthy drink is as follows:
- First of all, a nutrient solution is prepared for the tea jellyfish. Only 2 small tablespoons of dried tea leaves are poured into 1 liter of hot water, 5 large tablespoons of sugar are poured into the tea and the drink is infused for about 15 minutes.
- When the tea is brewed, it is strained and waited until it cools down to a warm temperature.
- After that, the drink is poured into a prepared jar and a piece of a mushroom organism, grown independently or borrowed from friends, is lowered into it. The jar is closed with folded gauze, and then placed in a warm, but shaded place from the direct rays of the sun.
Infusion of mushroom kvass takes about 5-10 days. After this time, the infusion from under 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.
A classic recipe for gout is that it is recommended to take green tea leaves to create the nutrient solution. It contains fewer purines, which are especially dangerous in gout. In addition, in case of joint disease, it is better to use weak mushroom kvass - it is better to drain the drink within 5-7 days after infusion.
Kombucha with herbs for gout
Kombucha cooked with medicinal herbs is especially beneficial for gouty joints. Traditional medicine offers several options for herbal preparations at once, each of which has strong medicinal properties.
With gout, mushroom kvass prevents the deposition of salts
Picking with lingonberry, nettle 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 common nutrient solution based on green or weak black tea for several days;
- at the same time prepare the following herbal collection - lingonberry leaves are mixed in equal proportions with dried burdock root, nettle leaves and violet petals;
- measure out 3 large spoons of healing collection and pour hot water, but not boiling water for 2 hours.
The finished infusion is passed through folded gauze, cooled to a warm state and mixed in equal proportions with ordinary kombucha. Then the drink is insisted for another 3 days, after which it is consumed according to a specific recipe.
Picking with strawberries and sage
The following kombucha drink has a strong analgesic and soothing effect:
- dried sage and strawberry leaves are mixed in equal proportions - 3 large spoons each;
- 30 g of dried flowers of lilac and string are added to the herbs, as well as 2 small spoons of ivy;
- pour the prepared collection with a glass of ordinary kombucha and leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
The finished product is filtered, and it is recommended to take such a drink in case of exacerbation of gout and severe pain syndrome.
Cooking a mushroom for gout is best with green tea or herbal decoctions.
Collection with wormwood, mountain ash and chicory
Kombucha mixed with medicinal herbs has a complex healing effect according to the following recipe:
- 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 chopped bay leaves;
- the collection is poured with hot, but not boiling water and kept for an hour;
- filter and in equal amounts add infusion with a standard kombucha drink.
Herbal infusion with kombucha relieves inflammation, soothes pain and has a beneficial effect on metabolism during exacerbation of gout.
How to drink kombucha for gout
According to the scheme of using kombucha, in case of exacerbation of gout, it is necessary to take a drink three times a day, and a single dosage is half a glass.
In total, Kombucha treatment should be continued for no more than a month. The effect of using 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 regimen can be slightly changed. In the first 2 days, kombucha is taken in a standard dosage, but then a single serving is doubled, and in just a day, the medicine is taken up to 4 times.
For gout, tea jellyfish infusion is taken for about a month
How much kombucha can be drunk per day for gout
In acute and chronic gouty arthritis, it is important to adhere to the daily dosage of kombucha. Usually, 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 the preparation of medicinal drinks. Kombucha can be applied externally, it is best to combine both methods of treatment to achieve maximum effect.
Compresses using kombucha are done like this:
- a small piece of linen or cotton fabric is moistened in a regular kombucha infusion;
- the fabric is applied to the sore joint and fixed 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 whole course of therapy continues for 2 weeks. The beneficial substances in the composition of kombucha penetrate the sore joints through the skin and have a pronounced beneficial effect.
Infusion of homemade kombucha can be applied with a compress to sore joints
Limitations and contraindications of 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:
- in the presence of diabetes mellitus, the drink will do more harm than good, since the sugar in its composition will lead to an increase in glucose levels;
- with fungal infections of any type;
- with a tendency to obesity and excess weight.
With increased acidity of the stomach, the drug is drunk with caution.
With gout, you cannot use too strong or very sweet mushroom kvass, an excess of sugar and purines will negatively affect the condition of the joints. It is not recommended to exceed the daily dosage of a useful infusion, and if the discomfort against the background of kombucha has only intensified, then its use should definitely be abandoned.
Medusomycete is able to relieve pain and improve mobility in case of gout
Conclusion
Drinking kombucha with gout is possible, provided that the drink has a weak concentration and is taken in proven dosages. The greatest benefit comes from herbal or green tea kvass, and it can be used both internally and externally.
