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SYNONYMS Cembuya Orientalist, Champagne of Life, Champignon de Longue Vie, Combucha Tea, Combuchu, Dr. Sklenar's Kombucha Mushroom Infusion, Fungo-Japon Kombucha, Fungus Japonicus, Kargasok Tea, Kombucha Mushroom, Kombucha Tea, Kwassan, Manchurian Fungus, Manchurian Tea, Mo-Gu, Pichia fermentans, Spumonto, T'Chai from the Sea, Tchambucco, Teekwass, Tschambucco, Volga Spring GENUS SPECIES typical organisms include: Bacterium xylinum, Bacterium gluconicum, Acetobacter ketogenum, Pichia fermentans, et al. PART USED Fermentation of yeast and bacteria in sweetened and brewed black tea

ACTIONS Antasthmatic, antiallergic, antiarthritic, antibacterial, antihypercholesterolemic, antihypertensive, antiobesic,

antirheumatic, antitumor, cancer preventative, carminative, cholagogue, circulatory stimulant, detoxifier, digestive, expectorant, glandular alterative, helps stabilize blood sugar levels, helps to lower urea levels, improves memory, increases the population of beneficial intestinal bacteria (acidophilus and bifidophilus) and eliminating undesirable and pathogenic bacterial population, laxative, lowers uric acid levels, nervine, skin conditioner, stomachic

INDICATIONS Aging, allergies, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, boil, bronchitis, cancer, cataracts, colitis, constipation, cough, diabetes mellitus, failing memory, fatigue, gout, gray hair, hair loss, hot flashes, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hypertension, hypoglycemia, indigestion, infectious diarrhea, insomnia, intestinal disorders, kidney disorders, liver disorders, myalgia, neuralgia, neurasthenia, obesity, PMS, poor circulation, poor eyesight, rheumatism, skin disorders, stomach disorders, stress, wrinkles PREPARATION & DOSAGES Use glass or enameled pot and wooden or plastic spoon - no metal. Heat 3 quarts of water, at start of boiling add one cup light brown sugar, let boil 5 minutes. Turn off heat and add 5 bags of organic black tea, cover for 10 minutes, remove bags and let cool. Place Manchurian mushroom on top of liquid and cover with cheesecloth. Let ferment 7 days in cool (70-75 °F) dark place. Filter through fine cloth and store in refrigerator. Drink 4 oz (1/2 glass) in the morning on an empty stomach. If tea is too strong or fermented dilute with fresh tea. CONTRAINDICATIONS Pregnant women, lactating women. DRUG INTERACTIONS Due to the antihypertensive (hypotensive) action of this herb the following interactions are possible: when taken with anesthetics an increased hypotensive effect; potentiation of antihypertensives; when taken with diuretics difficulty with diuresis and hypertension may result; antagonism of sympathomimetics. WARNING Can cause nausea, allergic reactions. May adversely affect bacterial flora of the intestines. NOTE Fermentation products include: glucuronic acid, alcohol, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin-sulfate acid, mukoitin sulfate acid, heparin, lactic acid, acetic acid, and usnic acid.