PRODUCTS OF BIOTRANSFORMATION OF TEA INFUSION - PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION

Authors:
Daria Kaczmarczyk, Stanislaw Lochynski

Abstract:
Fermented tea broth (known as Kombucha) has been used for ages in many countries, especially in Japan, Russia, China, and Eastern Europe. Nowadays, this beverage is generally regarded a universal natural medicament is having a strengthening effect on the human body. Kombucha beverage is popular because of its favourable effect on human health. Its composition includes B vitamins, C vitamin, mineral components, and organic acids. It is believed that Kombucha decreases the risk of cancer, prevents circulation disorders, improves the function of the digestive system, mitigates inflammatory conditions, and has a favourable effect on the skin, hair, and nails. The composition and properties of tea are well documented. Regrettably, the scientific information on the composition, the effect on the human body and properties of Kombucha is sparse. The goal of this paper is to present the properties and composition of Kombucha beverage as well as its biological activity and potential favourable effect on the human body.


Keywords: pot chrysanthemum, flurprimidol, growth retardation, transpiration, stomatal conductance



Country: Poland

Citation: Pol. J. Natur. Sc., Vol 29(4): 381-392, Y. 2014

Study Mailing Address:
Politechnika Wroclawska, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370
Wroclaw, Polska,

Date Updated: January 22, 2021