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Lemongrass provides an aromatic and tasty citrus overtone. Juicy, ripe blackberries impart a pleasantly sweet taste and soften the crisp flavor of kombucha. These two unite for a harmonious coupling. I chose this flavor for the nutritional and medicinal possibilities.
Blackberries
- support a healthy cardiovascular system (antioxidant anthocyanin protects against heart disease)
- rich in vitamin C, manganese (plays an important role in brain function), and potassium
- help prevent tumor growth and the spread of cancer
- improve motor and cognitive function (provide a protective effect on the brain)
- powerful anti-inflammatory protects against arthritis and gastric conditions
Lemongrass
- an aromatic and cooling herb that is used to increase perspiration and relieve fevers
- an effective relaxant that acts as a central nervous system depressant
- helps people under stress
- used to treat internal parasites
- an effective microbial that is believed to dispel bacterial infections
- aids the gastrointestinal tract and eases indigestion, flatulence, and other stomach discomforts
- relieves spasms and muscle cramps which are common in stomach ailments
- relieves retained water
- can help to relieve insomnia
- helps people who suffer from hypertension
- believed to be of great benefit to the skin and nails (often used by herbalists to clear blemishes and maintain balanced skin tone)
- can help with menstrual cramps and other issues that involve female reproductive health