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Re: drank tea with questionable herbs -- should I do anything?

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Fri, 16 May 2003 10:48:46 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 15 May 2003, anonymous wrote: >
> I
>returned to the store to find that it contained decaf black and ceylon
>teas as well as marigold, rose, cornflower, and thistle. They were
>listed last on the ingredients list. The cramps have subsided, the
>backache has not, and I haven't, of course, consumed the tea again.
>
>My questions follow:
>

>1) were these ingredients dangerous to me or the baby?

No, none of those ingredients are particularly dangerous to pregnant women.

Did I consume >enough to even make a difference?

No, tea is really pretty mild- especially old tea.

>2) could they be the cause of the cramps/backache?

probably not.

>3) Does it do any good to contact my doctor, since I can't "undo" having
>drunk the tea?
>

no, it probably would not do any good although it might ease your mind!

but those ingredients are OK. Just in case, don't drink any more!

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