Excellent question! When you use lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts on your leafy vegetables (through fermented porridge, jeevamrutham, etc.), there are indirect benefits for human health — especially when you’re growing and consuming those vegetables regularly.
🌿 Benefits for Humans When LAB and Yeast Are Used on Plants
✅ 1. Reduces Chemical Pesticide Need
- These microbes help naturally control pests and diseases like downy mildew, aphids, and whiteflies.
- That means no need for chemical sprays like Chlorpyrifos, Carbendazim, or Dithane.
➡️ Result for humans:
- No chemical residue on the leaves you eat
- Safer for children, pregnant women, and long-term health
- Prevents chronic issues like hormone disruption, cancer risk, liver damage
✅ 2. Improves Nutrient Density in Vegetables
- LAB and yeasts improve soil microbial life, which unlocks nutrients like:
- Iron
- Zinc
- Magnesium
- B-vitamins
➡️ Result for humans:
- Leafy vegetables grown this way may be richer in vitamins and minerals, especially iron and folate — good for anemia prevention, brain health, etc.
✅ 3. Better Gut Health (Probiotic-Like Exposure)
- Traces of live LAB and yeast on leaves (if not over-washed or cooked) may help:
- Feed your own gut bacteria (prebiotic effect)
- Or directly contribute to microbial diversity
➡️ Result:
- Improved digestion, immunity, and reduced risk of gut inflammation
Note: It’s not a replacement for curd/yogurt as a probiotic, but can support healthy microbiome balance if you eat raw/clean greens.
✅ 4. Safe Environment for Farmers and Consumers
- Farmers handling fermented sprays face no health risk (unlike chemical fungicides).
- No air, skin, or groundwater contamination — better for everyone’s long-term health.
🥬 Summary Table
| Benefit Type | Effect on Human Health |
|---|---|
| No chemical residue | Safer food, less risk of chronic disease |
| Higher nutrition | More vitamins and minerals in greens |
| Gut-friendly | Mild probiotic support, cleaner digestion |
| Eco-safe | No toxins in water, air, or farm produce |
Would you like a simple daily-use spinach leaf wash method to retain these microbes safely at home while cleaning dirt and insects?