I have read that rooibos tea is supposed to have wonderful health benefits. I had a cup today and within a few hers I developed severe back pain. Has anyone else had similar issues? I really don't know what could be in the tea that I would be reacting to.
Posted by Razzle (Member # 30398) on :
Could be fungus? Many herbs & teas have fungal contamination...
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Wow... kidneys??
Posted by Brussels (Member # 13480) on :
they give roiboos to kids here in Switzerland, Germany, and Holland. But I hate roiboos, I always get tummy aches and strange reactions.
I also react to camomile tea!!!! Supposedly good for newborn babies, but I also react badly to it!!!
Posted by GretaM (Member # 40917) on :
Me too. Organic, different brands doesn't mattter.
Makes me feel terrible.
Like I've been on a merry-go-round.
Posted by oceangirlSA (Member # 40873) on :
I am sorry to hear about your reaction. I have drunk rooibos tea for years without a problem although I have not been drinking it recently.
I am from South Africa and we give it to babies there. It has a neutral ph so its considered to be gentle on the stomach.
Posted by Ellen101 (Member # 35432) on :
I just found it it is a legume. Perhaps I am sensitive to them. I really have not been eating any as I follow the Paleo diet. Never even thought about checking the tea..
Posted by Carol in PA (Member # 5338) on :
Rooibos tea is very high in antioxidants.
I've had kidney pain after taking different antioxidants, such as Resveratrol, and I have no idea why.