Herbal Tea [Star Anise] Toxic Alert-9.11. [no year] FDA Report
source: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=24284
One of FDA's highest priorities is to make sure that consumers have accurate information about the products FDA regulates," said FDA Commissioner Mark B. McClellan. "This case illustrates that FDA will take action to protect consumers against products that may pose health risks."
{Personal Note: The FDA has issued warnings against more plants than prescription drugs, yet prescription drugs kill OVER 100,000 Americans EVERY YEAR! I will openly accuse the FDA of putting Pharmaceutical Corporations' interest above human life. Intentionally or ignorantly, they have protected more products that kill Americans and not only ignored plants that help human health, but have led media campaigns to discredit and create public fear about plants while promoting YAZ, Phen Fen, Oxy Contin, Tramadol and 1000s of of other products KNOWN to threaten human health and life.}
{Personal Note: The FDA has issued warnings against more plants than prescription drugs, yet prescription drugs kill OVER 100,000 Americans EVERY YEAR! I will openly accuse the FDA of putting Pharmaceutical Corporations' interest above human life. Intentionally or ignorantly, they have protected more products that kill Americans and not only ignored plants that help human health, but have led media campaigns to discredit and create public fear about plants while promoting YAZ, Phen Fen, Oxy Contin, Tramadol and 1000s of of other products KNOWN to threaten human health and life.}
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American Botanical Council Clarifies Safety Issue on Star Anise Tea. 09.12.03
The cases of poisoning with Japanese star anise that the FDA cited were not related to herbal teas produced by reputable tea companies, Blumenthal added. Most of the poisoning cases probably involved cases where consumers purchased the toxic Japanese star anise in bulk and made their own teas. Japanese star anise has been sold for many years for its use as an ingredient in potpourris because of its shape and fragrance. It is not intended for internal use.
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/American+Botanical+Council+Clarifies+Safety+Issue+...
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